Unum is a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. The Data Scientist I position involves transforming data into actionable insights and supporting business initiatives through analytical solutions, while continuously increasing technical expertise and business knowledge.
Design and execute analytical solutions using statistical, optimization, simulation and data mining methods with a focus on delivering actionable insights and partnership to deliver business value
Integrate large volume of data from different sources (including DB2, SQL Server, Web API and Teradata) to create data assets and perform analyses
Apply validation, aggregation and reconciliation techniques to create rich modeling-ready data framework
Construct predictive models using machine learning to explain and understand observed events, forecast expected behavior, or identify risk through scoring or clustering
Familiarity with AI agents like github co-pilot, MS co-pilot to speed through code development and self - learning
Knowledge of working with LLMs and agent libraries like Langgraph. Langchain & OpenAI SDK
Efficiently interpret results and communicate findings and potential value to manager
Support integration of solutions within existing business processes using automation techniques
Understand theory and application of current and emerging statistical methods and tools
Knowledge of tools – Python, VS code, Databricks, Azure, AWS, Streamlit, tableau, SQL
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in quantitative field
2 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant work experience
Core Data Science Capabilities: Deep expertise in at least one of the following skillsets, with basic capability in the others
Programming & Process automation: Experience using APIs, file I/O, database, and analysis libraries. Understanding of programming in jupyter notebooks and/or statistical packages. Understanding of process mapping and demonstrated application of scripting languages to automate processes. Exposure to data mining and web scraping
Data Visualization: Working knowledge of two or more data visualization tools and proficiency in static data visualization. Basic understanding of dynamic data visualization
Statistics & Statistical modeling: Solid understanding of statistical inference and regression. Basic understanding of machine learning techniques including random forests and neural nets. Basic understanding of feature selection and extraction which may include analysis of categorical data, multiple comparisons, Central Limit Theorem, bootstrapping, and permutation tests
Data Extraction, Transformation, and Loading (ETL) skillsets: Expertise in writing complex SQL queries that join multiple tables/databases. Given a business problem, independently explore databases/tables to identify best data sources. Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot complex SQL queries written by others with little guidance
Core business capabilities: basic communication skills, exposure to financial services industry, and attention to detail and ability to prioritize while working on multiple projects keeping track of due dates
Leadership Capabilities: Ability to coach or mentor team members, respond quickly and positively to change, adheres to technical best practices by collaborating with team members to deliver high quality output
Preferred
Entrepreneurial self-starter
A thorough, results-oriented problem-solver, and a lifelong learner with voracious curiosity
Basic understanding of their organization
Familiarity with AI agents like github co-pilot, MS co-pilot to speed through code development and self-learning
Knowledge of working with LLMs and agent libraries like Langgraph, Langchain & OpenAI SDK
Knowledge of tools – Python, VS code, Databricks, Azure, AWS, Streamlit, tableau, SQL
Benefit
Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans.
Since our founding in 1848, Unum has been a leader in the employee benefits business through innovation, integrity and an unwavering commitment to our customers.
