Director Strategic Analytics (REMOTE)

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Director of Strategic Analytics who will work with the Claims Intelligence team, part of GEICO's Claims Home Office organization, combines data analytics, strategic thinking, in-depth research, and data science skillsets to solve complex business challenges for the claim's organization and the broader company. Our team is looking for a Director to lead projects focused on building intelligence products that inform our strategic direction and transformation. Activities include developing project vision and approach, structuring analyses and building narratives from data, managing stakeholders, leading project delivery, and preparing clear, concise, and compelling executive-level research products. This role will have significant exposure to senior leadership across the organization and will be responsible for helping GEICO achieve its strategic priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research and Analytics

• Apply strategic thinking and hypothesis-based consulting to frame complex questions into analytical problems and provide meaningful insights

• Support leadership with ad-hoc specialized analyses

• Drive large, complex analytical projects, providing a forward-looking perspective and helping leadership make key decisions

• Proactively identifies deep insights, finding opportunities to optimize claims processes. This includes breaking down complex business problems into a set of key hypotheses and choosing the right analytical tools to solve them

• Develop executive-level presentations to communicate research findings in a professional, clear, and concise manner

Storytelling through data

• Translate conceptual questions into data-driven analyses to allow leaders to make informed decisions

• Structure and guide modeling efforts that underpin strategic recommendations

• Transform data into useful information tailored to leadership needs through storyboarding and data visualization

Leading others

• Hires, evaluates, and supervises team. Provides guidance and training as necessary to develop team.

• Sets performance standards, reviews performance, and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.

• Manage the work and deliverables of team members

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to lead others to deliver quality work under tight timelines and shifting priorities

• Analytical mindset and a desire to take on tough and challenging projects. The scope and variety of work will change frequently depending on the current project portfolio

• Solid understanding of analytics and a strong business acumen

• Proficient with data manipulation (data structuring, wrangling) and analysis

• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills; comfortable with ambiguity

• Ability to filter through ambiguity but able to also execute on the details, while working well under pressure and acting in the utmost confidentiality with sensitive information

• Superior project management, time management, and client relationship management skills

• Superior written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills with ability to "tell the story"

• Extremely strong interpersonal and team building skills; able to foster a cohesive and effective work environment

• An ability to work effectively across functions and levels; comfort collaborating with teammates in both and in-person and virtual environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, mathematics, computer science, economics, or a technical discipline; advanced degree preferred

• 10+ years of relevant work experience in analytical roles

High level of intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguity

Benefits:

The safety of our associates is GEICO's highest priority. If you are required to come into the office for licensing, training, or orientation, please note that we have implemented a variety of safety precautions within our offices. Additional safety precautions include no-contact temperature screening stations, added signage for associates on common-area occupancy limits, socially distanced workstations, and increased cleaning procedures for all areas.

As an Associate, you'll enjoy our* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

*Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**

*Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave

*401(k) Plan

*Tuition Reimbursement

*Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.

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Annual Salary

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.