Principal Data Scientist

Lead development of advanced statistical and machine learning models across pricing and rating, underwriting and risk selection, claims severity and frequency, fraud detection, customer lifetime value, retention, and growth Design end-to-end analytical solutions from problem formulation and feature engineering through model deployment and monitoring Champion model validation, explainability, fairness, and performance-monitoring best practices aligned with regulatory and ethical standards Evaluate and select modeling techniques based on business context Partner with executives, product leaders, and actuarial teams to shape analytics strategy and identify high-impact opportunities Translate complex analytical findings into actionable insights for technical and nontechnical audiences Influence roadmap decisions by quantifying business impact, risk, and uncertainty Collaborate with data engineering and ML platform teams to productionize and maintain models at scale Define standards for model reproducibility, documentation, testing, and lifecycle management Contribute to internal data science tooling, experimentation frameworks, and ML infrastructure Mentor and serve as a technical role model for data scientists Raise analytical rigor, code quality, and scientific thinking across the organization Foster curiosity, experimentation, and evidence-based decision-making Demonstrate PEMCO's policies, values, code of ethics, and business conduct Support the PEMCO Brand and help attract top talent Perform other duties as assigned Requirements B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent work experience in a related field Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related field preferred 10 years of enterprise-scale experience designing, implementing, and deploying AI/ML models 7 years of experience with cloud-based AI platforms, including Azure Machine Learning, Databricks, and Snowflake 7 years of experience implementing supervised and unsupervised learning techniques in real-world applications Insurance industry experience required, particularly Auto, Home, and Umbrella insurance processes, underwriting, claims analysis, and risk assessment Hands-on experience with Gen AI, RAG pipelines, Vector Databases, and Knowledge Graphs Strong problem-solving skills and deep understanding of statistical and mathematical principles Strong experience in NLP and generative AI applications Expertise in MLOps, model lifecycle management, and AI model deployment at scale Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and SQL Deep understanding of Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Factory Experience with distributed model training and serving on Databricks Experience with advanced AI frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Hugging Face transformers preferred Familiarity with Azure OpenAI, LLM fine-tuning, or cognitive services preferred Expertise in supervised and unsupervised learning techniques Familiarity with agile software delivery methodologies such as Scrum Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in designing and deploying advanced statistical and machine learning models, with a strong focus on model validation, explainability, and performance monitoring. Proficient in translating complex analytical findings into actionable insights while collaborating with cross-functional teams in the insurance industry. Highest-signal resume keywords AI/ML Model Development Cloud-Based AI Platforms Statistical Analysis MLOps and Model Deployment Insurance Industry Experience Hard Skills Python PySpark SQL NLP Generative AI Supervised Learning Unsupervised Learning Model Lifecycle Management Statistical Principles Mathematical Principles Soft Skills Problem-Solving Collaboration Mentoring Curiosity Evidence-Based Decision-Making Industry Keywords Insurance Underwriting Claims Analysis Risk Assessment Auto Insurance Home Insurance Umbrella Insurance Tools & Technologies Azure Machine Learning Databricks Snowflake Azure Databricks Delta Lake Unity Catalog Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Data Factory LangChain Hugging Face Transformers #J-18808-Ljbffr