Senior Data Science Consultant

Role Description

This Data Scientist role offers the opportunity to help CSAA Insurance Group anticipate and prepare for the future of the insurance industry. In this highly strategic position, you will build and apply advanced simulation models to explore emerging trends and their potential impact over the next decade. Your work will help leaders evaluate scenarios, test assumptions, and make informed decisions about how CSAA can adapt, grow, and continue serving members in a rapidly changing marketplace.

This role is ideal for a seasoned data science professional with deep expertise in modeling, simulation, AI, data analysis, and programming, along with the ability to translate complex findings into clear business recommendations. You will work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to design simulation frameworks, interpret results, communicate assumptions and limitations, and influence decisions that may shape CSAA’s long-term strategy. Beyond delivering high-impact analytics, this person will help strengthen CSAA’s internal simulation capabilities by mentoring others and advancing the broader data science community.

Your Work:

• Lead the design, development, and validation of simulation models (discrete-event, agent-based, system dynamics, or hybrid).
• Translate business or operational problems into robust simulation frameworks.
• Conduct scenario analysis, what-if studies, optimization, and risk analysis.
• Interpret simulation results and large datasets, delivering actionable insights to executive and technical audiences to support decision-making.
• Guide business users on model assumptions, limitations, and best practices.
• Coach and mentor junior consultants and review modeling work for quality and rigor.
• Support problem understanding and solution design, including proposals and executive presentations.
• Partner closely with data governance, model governance, and regulatory compliance teams.
• Key partner to the business, advising and making actionable recommendations with significant impact.
• Play key roles cross-functionally with data, IT, governance, legal, and business.
• Take a leading role in shaping the culture of data science community in CSAA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or bachelor’s degree with an equivalent combination of relevant education.
• Requires 10 years related professional experience with transferrable skills.
• Experience in developing data pipelines for simulations and data science models.
• Experience with fostering the culture of data scientist community.
• Master-level tool knowledge (e.g., SQL, Python, AWS, DataRobot, AnyLogic, and other simulation tools).
• Deep knowledge in AI, data mining, data evaluation, and proficiency in compiling an effective and comprehensive modeling dataset.
• Strong communication skills to explain model insights to technical partners, business partners, and corporate leaders.
• Master-level data science industry knowledge and knowledge of the insurance marketplace.

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• CPCU, ACAS or FCAS.
• Extensive knowledge of various insurance operations: pricing, product, claims, marketing, and underwriting.
• History of thought leadership in modeling, including publishing, speaking at conferences, or contributing to industry collaborations.
• Considered a leader in the field of modeling with a history of publishing articles and books, contributing to research and speaking at conferences and webinars.
• Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., supporting employee resource groups, mentoring employees, volunteering, joining cross-functional projects).
• Champions our cultural norms (e.g., willing to have cameras when it matters: helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.).
• Demonstrates a company ownership mindset, thinking beyond boundaries of their own area.
• Travels as needed for role, including divisional/team meetings and other in-person meetings.
• Fulfills business needs, which may include investing extra time, helping other teams, etc.

Benefits

• At CSAA IG, we are a mission-driven organization proudly committed to empowering our members, our employees, and our communities to thrive.
• Recognition: We offer a total compensation package, annual bonus eligibility for most roles, 401(k) with a company match, and so much more!
• Career Growth: We believe in growth for everyone. Leaders and mentors partner with employees to align interests, unlock development opportunities, and support long-term success.
• Flexible Workplace: We embrace a remote-first culture through our Flexible Workplace.
• Inclusion and Belonging: An inclusive and welcoming workplace is the cornerstone of our success.
• Sustainability: We are taking bold action to build more resilient communities and reduce our environmental impact.