What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President - Data Analytics - Remote position at Symetra?
Symetra is seeking a Vice President, Data Analytics to help advance our transformation into a truly data-driven enterprise. In this senior leadership role, you will set strategy, lead high-impact analytics initiatives, and guide teams that deliver insights powering business decisions across the organization.
About the role
In this role, you will be accountable for shaping and driving Symetra's data and analytics strategy and delivering solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes. This role leads cross-functional teams spanning data engineering, BI and reporting, and data science, and partners closely with both business and technology leaders.
You will build strong relationships across the enterprise, translate business needs into analytic solutions, and communicate strategy, roadmaps, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences. This role carries responsibility for both strategy and execution and is distinguished from Director-level roles by ownership of a major analytics function or enterprise-scale solution.
What You will Do
- Strategy, Partnership, and Data Fluency
- Partner with teams across sales, marketing, customer experience, underwriting, claims, actuarial, and innovation
- Find opportunities where analytics can improve efficiency, grow revenue, and enhance customer experience
- Develop and implement analytics roadmaps with clear success metrics.
- Advanced Analytics and Insight Generation
- Lead and enable descriptive, predictive, and machine learning analytics initiatives
- Apply sound judgment to balance advanced modeling with practical, scalable solutions
- Coach teams and promote analytic best practices tied to real business outcomes
- Data Management, Governance, and Reporting
- Promote a trusted, well-governed enterprise data environment
- Enable self-service analytics and thoughtful integration of third-party data
- Champion responsible data use and privacy standards
- Team Leadership and Development
- Lead and develop high-performing analytics teams, including direct and matrixed staff
- Set clear expectations, foster collaboration, and support skill and career growth
Why Work at Symetra
Here's what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:
"If you want to work for a company that is always considering its employees while working towards sustainable growth this is that company. Within Symetra, there is always innovation, empowerment, and growth opportunities, all while providing us with a great work/life balance and incredible benefits for a very reasonable cost!" - Cindy J. G., Sr. Product Owner
"Symetra will spoil you. There aren't many companies that will put as much effort into you being a success as Symetra. The culture will challenge you but simultaneously put you at ease. Failure is seen as integral to the learning process so there is less reason to be fearful of it." - Kerry S., Sr. Systems Analyst
What we offer you
Benefits and Perks
We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.
- Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
- Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
- Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
- Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
- Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview
Compensation
Salary Range: $265,000 - $315,000 plus eligibility for annual bonus program and long-term incentive plan
Who You Are
- 12 years of proven experience in data analytics, data science, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience leading, mentoring and developing technical teams.
- Hands on technical expertise with Python, DBT, and Snowflake.
- Demonstrated curiosity and familiarity with AI and its implications at the enterprise level of an organization.
- Proficiency with modern data mining, analytics, and visualization tools.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex concepts clearly.
- Strategic problem solver with a track record of motivating change and building consensus.
- Skilled relationshipbuilder who can influence at all levels of the organization.
- Continuous learner who stays current on industry trends and emerging technologies.
- High School Diploma required, bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
- Ability to travel occasionally as needed.
Travel:
Required Training & Professional Development
All newly hired people leaders with direct reportsare required tocomplete a comprehensive leadership development program within their first year. This program includes both virtual and in-person training. The in-person sessions will take place at Symetra's corporate headquarters in Bellevue, Washington.Symetra covers all travel and accommodation expenses.
Reasonable Accommodations
Symetra is committed to providingequitableaccess to all job-related responsibilities, including required travel. If reasonable accommodations are needed for travel, Symetra's HR department will work to provideappropriate solutionsin alignment with individual needs and company policies.
At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.
Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.
- Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
- Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
- Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.
- Disqualification from the recruitment process
- Withdrawal of a job offer
- Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered
Salary : $265,000 - $315,000