Director - Data Science at Pacific Life in Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description:

Job Description:

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile and diverse new talent tocontribute to our mission ofinnovatingour businessandcreating a superior customer experience. Our Life Insurance division is actively seeking atalentedDirector of Data Science(this originally said Director of Advanced Analytics - which do you prefer?) to join ourgrowing Advanced Analytics team.

Asa Director of Data Science, you will have an opportunity to impact Pacific Life's growth and long-term success by developing and defining the Advanced Analytics area in the Life Insurance Division.This is a new role that will work with key stakeholders, mentor two senior data scientists in Advanced Analytics, help coordinate with offshore resources and collaborate with technical teams based in California and Virginia.

Here, we believe you should be given the time, space, and trust to do your best work - your way. As part of our transition toward a more digitally oriented, inclusive and employee-focused company, we're opening this role to candidates near Aliso Viejo, CA and those looking to work 100% remote.

While our team aims to hire at the Director level, candidates who meet most but not all requirements are encouraged to apply. Actual job title and offer will be based on experience and skillset.

How You'll Contribute:

• Provide peer review for advanced analytics projects throughout the life insurance division as well as mentorship for analytics practitioners.


• Help set the AI/ML strategy for the life insurance division. Define and evangelize best practices.


• Hands-on developmentof some of the most complex AI/ML models and pipelines


• Participate in ongoing monitoring, governance, and risk management.

Factors for Success:

• 8+ years' experience in data science or AI/ML


• Love of coaching, mentorship, and collaboration


• Solid business acumen to put analytics in the appropriate context while identifying key metrics that measure and drive long term growth


• Demonstrated familiarity with machine learning algorithms and techniques (deep learning, decision trees, etc.), experience and knowledge of statistical modeling techniques (GLM, logistic regression, etc.), and experience with common machine learning and cloud libraries (scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, etc.).


• Solid software engineering and pipeline building skills


• Proven track record of solving real business problems through analytics, especially in insurance and finance


• Solid communication skills. Explaining difficult AI/ML concepts to business stakeholders and incorporating their feedback.


• MLOps experience, deep knowledge and understanding of AI/ML tools and techniques

At Pacific Life, the work we do matters. That's why you'll find those who work passionately each day to drive our company forward enjoy job security, flexible scheduling and great opportunities for career growth. If you're seeking a thriving career doing the type of meaningful work that's all too rare at a Fortune 300 Company, you're the perfect cultural fit for our team.

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How We Help You Succeed:

We're fostering a culture of shared values across our company by providing generous compensation and comprehensive benefits that allow our employees to find fulfillment and security in personal life and career alike. These include:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits




• Work-Life Balance & Flexible Scheduling




• Medical, dental, and vision as part our commitment to investing in the health and wellbeing of our employees




• Two retirement savings plans: 401k savings plan with company match and Company Retirement Contribution (company-paid)




• Generous PTO and holiday pay




• Warm Colleagues & Inspiring Culture

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.