What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Specialist position at Auto-Owners Insurance Company?
A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs. Job Description We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week. Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated Data Specialist to join our team. The position analyzes data processes and the needs of users and stakeholders; develops project plans; and designs, implements, and manages data quality, data reporting, and governance solutions. The position requires the person to: Work with project stakeholders to identify business requirements and expected outcomes. Create, evaluate, and summarize data assets in a form acceptable for use within the Company or outside the Company, including use by government bureaus, agencies, and others. Evaluate and complete regulatory data requests in an accurate and timely manner. Understand data sources and the data lineage of various computer systems in the Company. Build, maintain, and document code used to transform, aggregate, and analyze data. Create and enhance data extracts and analyses to support data reporting functions and inquiries. Evaluate the reliability of sources of data, investigate data integrity, identify data problems, and provide technical expertise for ensuring data quality, while promoting understanding within the Division. Assist with training and mentoring of other associates. Contribute to and promote the peer review process, verify work completed by others, and develop other quality control measures Desired Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, data science, or related field is required. Course work with databases or in a programming language is required. Successful completion of actuarial exams or other Company approved courses is preferred. These requirements may be waived or changed, at Company discretion, based on prior education and/or experience. Ability to apply mathematical, statistical, and programming concepts and procedures to analyze and solve complex insurance processes. Demonstrate strong analytical reasoning, problem solving, technical writing, and collaboration and presentation skills. Exhibit high level of initiative, motivation, organization, and leadership. Ability to lead projects and coordinate among diverse stakeholders. Ability to mentor by sharing knowledge and challenging others to grow their skill sets. Ability to work effectively with others at all levels. Benefits Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you! Equal Employment Opportunity Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law. *Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement. #LI-DNI Auto-Owners Insurance is a mutual insurance company with a simple human sense approach to business. This means we answer the phone because it's ringing, we treat people like they're people, and we believe the right way is the human way. Established in 1916 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, we currently operate in 26 states. We partner with independent agencies to sell our products to the communities we serve, and we are consistently acknowledged for our superior customer service. We are proud to have been ranked among the Fortune 500 every year since 2002. Find out why working here is more than just a job - apply today! Not sure what type of position you're looking for? Click the button below to send us your resume.