Data Scientist - Boston, MA

Boston, MA, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $130,000.00 - 160,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • FOCUS
  • Advanced Analytics
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Optimization
  • Mathematics
  • Data Science
  • Economics
  • Computational Finance
  • Property And Casualty Insurance
  • Predictive Modelling
  • Statistics
  • Time Series
  • Management
  • Communication
  • Project Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Insurance
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Machine Learning Operations (ML Ops)
  • Real-time
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Python
  • SQL
  • ROOT
  • Analytical Skill
  • Scalability
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Research
  • Modeling
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Workflow
  • Technical Writing
  • Presentations
  • Mentorship
  • Data Governance
  • Data Quality
  • Analytics
  • Innovation
  • Decision-making
  • Professional Development
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • FSA
  • SAP BASIS

Summary

Job Description A leading insurance organization with a strong focus on data-driven decision making is seeking a Data Scientist, Insurance & Advanced Analytics to join its growing analytics team. This hybrid opportunity offers the chance to work on high-impact business initiatives, leveraging machine learning, predictive analytics, and emerging AI technologies to solve complex operational and strategic challenges.
In this role, you will lead the design, development, deployment, and optimization of advanced analytical solutions. You will work closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, and leadership to deliver measurable business value while helping shape the organization's analytical capabilities. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong insurance industry knowledge and a passion for innovation.
This position is suited for an experienced data professional who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving challenging problems, and can communicate complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Required Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or another quantitative discipline
  • 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Property & Casualty Insurance experience
  • Strong expertise in predictive modeling, machine learning, and statistical analysis
  • Advanced proficiency with Python and SQL
  • Experience working with complex datasets, including high-dimensional, sparse, and time-series data
  • Experience deploying, monitoring, and managing models in production environments
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings to senior stakeholders
  • Proven ability to solve complex business problems independently
  • Experience mentoring team members and promoting analytical best practices
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Claims domain expertise within the insurance industry
  • Experience with Generative AI concepts and prompt engineering
  • Experience developing and optimizing AI prompts and workflows
  • Familiarity with agent-based AI solutions
  • MLOps experience supporting batch and real-time model deployment
  • Experience researching and applying emerging analytical techniques
  • Exposure to data governance and enterprise data strategy initiatives
What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and deployment of predictive models and machine learning solutions
  • Analyze complex datasets to uncover actionable business insights
  • Build data pipelines, engineer features, and automate analytical workflows using Python and SQL
  • Investigate data quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective solutions
  • Define success metrics and measure the business impact of analytical initiatives
  • Design and implement model monitoring frameworks to ensure reliability and performance
  • Develop internal tools that support model deployment, retraining, and scalability
  • Collaborate with technology teams to operationalize analytics solutions
  • Present findings, recommendations, and performance results to leadership teams
  • Research and evaluate new modeling approaches, AI technologies, and data sources
  • Support the development of Generative AI and agent-based workflows
  • Create technical documentation and executive-level presentations
  • Mentor junior analysts and data scientists
  • Partner with business and data governance teams to enhance data quality and analytics capabilities
  • Champion a culture of innovation and data-driven decision making
The Offer
  • Competitive salary range of $130,000 - $160,000
  • Potential eligibility for bonus opportunities
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Long-term career growth within a data-driven organization
  • Access to professional development and learning opportunities
You will receive the following benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability (STD)
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Employee wellness programs
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10105282
  • Position Id: 894310
  • Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

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