Head of Data Science and AnalyticsTranzact
TRANZACT is looking for a hands-on data leader who thrives at the intersection of high-impact analytics, people development, and strategic influence to help shape the future of our data science organization by bringing deep technical mastery, a passion for mentorship, and a vision for what data can do when aligned with bold business goals.
Your primary role will be to embed Data Science into the center of all our marketing and business decisions through a deep understanding of data science marketing, how our business works, where to find leverage and how to build a team around driving best in class marketing outcomes. This is a leadership role that manages both ad hoc analysis needs but is primarily focused on identifying and executing high leverage opportunities.
Help develop Data Science team’s project and roadmap in line with business objectives and strategic opportunities.
Lead and oversee a team of (5) data scientists and analysts to deliver best-in-class impactful models and analysis.
Day-to-day collaboration with cross-functional teams to understand evolving business needs and develop effective analytics solutions and models.
Execute a model strategy roadmap to continuously improve accuracy and functionality of models and business outcomes.
Drive data science initiatives to improve customer engagement and operational efficiency through personalization and effective targeting.
Deliver on varied projects such as customer audience segmentation, propensity models, and dynamic bidding algorithms.
Be an SME and key producer of forecasting model development, production, and execution, in partnership with our Enterprise Data Management and Technology teams.
Prepare and deliver presentations summarizing key insights and conclusions, often to senior leaders.
Embrace and foster a curious growth and learning mindset for the entire team.
Support a collaborative, team-oriented and client-focused organization that’s motivated by business and technical challenges.
Strong leadership skills and successful outcomes as a people manager
Intuitive business and analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate relevant information with attention to detail and accuracy to non-technical and senior leadership audiences
Proactive, results-driven, and have a proven track record of execution
Structured thinker with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in quantitative or related field
- People Leadership including hiring, mentorship, performance management•4+ years
- Data science with marketing•1+ years
- Attribution modeling•1+ years
- Audience segmentation, targeting, measurement•1+ years
- Campaign lift analysis•1+ years
- Predictive modeling•1+ years
- KPI forecasting/scenario planning•1+ years
- Funnel conversion analysis•1+ years
- Geo performance/market opportunity analysis•1+ years
- Marketing experimentation frameworks•1+ years
- SQL•1+ years
- Python•1+ years
- Successful statistical modeling•1+ years
- Machine learning•1+ years
- Databricks•1+ years
- Master's in quantitative or related field (i.e., Data science, statistics, etc.)
- Direct-to-consumer, financial service, or insurance sector experience
TRANZACT is a leading direct-to-consumer insurance services business, specializing in the distribution of Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and Life & Supplemental insurance policies. Our focus is on leveraging our highly skilled team of over 3,000 professionals to deliver innovative solutions for our insurance carrier partners and provide consumers with a best-in-class experience.
We work with some of America’s largest insurance brands to attract, educate and connect with consumers. Our diverse team of analysts, writers, engineers, designers, business leads, data scientists and sales professionals all work together to create thoughtful, data-driven and effective marketing, technology, sales and servicing strategies. These efforts have resulted in TRANZACT earning recognition and winning awards from some of the biggest names in the industry.
When you become part of TRANZACT, you join a team of passionate people who push for excellence, follow through on commitments, and love to succeed together. Our culture rests on a simple principle – “Be Real” – that means being genuine, keeping your word, and having the courage to make tough decisions.
Compensation
This role is also eligible to participate in the annual bonus program.
Company Benefits
TRANZACT provides a competitive benefit package
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation.
