Sr. Data Scientist

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
This position works a hybrid schedule from the CNA Chicago office (151 N Franklin St.) with a focus on professional development!
CNA's Long Term Care (LTC) business unit is not your typical slow moving insurance company; we have the resources of a large company behind us and operate with a start-up mindset. With a team of over 50 across multiple insurance disciplines of Operations, Claim, Anti-Fraud, Finance, Actuarial and Data Analytics, we move quickly and have clear insight into how we make an impact. With approximately $14b in reserves serving 300k policyholders, CNA's LTC business is an important strategic priority for CNA.
This is an exciting opportunity to leverage advanced Data Science, Machine Learning and AI to solve business critical problems. Come work in a highly collaborative environment with key internal and external business partners to support the Data Analytics initiatives associated with CNA's Long Term Care business. Use your technical strengths, detail-oriented mindset and strong communication abilities to create change while being a steward of the business.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Lead and execute data science projects that address complex business problems in theLong Term Care (LTC)insurance and life sciences domains.
• Develop and implementpredictive, prescriptive, and simulation modelsusing advanced statistical, mathematical, and machine learning techniques.
• Applyprobability theory, statistical inference, and optimization methodsto support strategic decision-making and risk assessment.
• Define project scope, methodology, and execution plans-from ideation to deployment and post-implementation review.
• Lead and execute projects both independently and in collaboration with internal teams and external consultants.

• Transform raw, complex datasets into actionable insights that drive business value and operational efficiency.
• Usedata storytellingto communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Partner with actuarial, claims, product, and IT teams to align analytics initiatives with business goals.

• Design and develop interactive dashboards, scorecards, and reports usingPower BI, Tableau, Excel, or other tools.
• Track and visualize key metrics to support business reviews, forecasting, and performance management.

• Stay current with emerging tools, technologies, and methodologies in data science, AI, and insurance analytics.
• Mentor junior data scientists and analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Reporting Relationship
Reports to: Director or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Deep understanding ofinsurance operations, especially inLong Term Careor related health/life insurance domains.
• Strong foundation inmathematics, probability theory, statistics, and econometrics.
• Proficiency inExcel, Python, R, and/or MATLABfor statistical computing and modeling.
• Experience withSQLand working with large, complex datasets.
• Working knowledge inmachine learning, time series forecasting, survival analysis, and/orBayesian methods.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity withcloud platforms(e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) andversion control(e.g., Git) is a plus.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree inMathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5-8 yearsof relevant experience in data science, or analytics roles.
• Insurance industry experience highly preferred specifically within the Long-Term Care, Life or Health insurance space.

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I n certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia , California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois , Maryland , Massachusetts , New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $72,000 to $141,000 annually.Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com .
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