Senior Data Scientist - Predictive Analytics

This position is located in our Cincinnati office and will work on a hybrid schedule. Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in‑office days are Tuesday–Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs.
** Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
*** Leads the analysis of large, complex datasets to identify advanced trends, patterns, and strategic opportunities
* Architects and leads the design, development, and deployment of sophisticated predictive models for underwriting, pricing, claims, and customer retention
* Serves as technical lead for advanced LLM implementations, including custom transformer architectures, advanced fine-tuning strategies, and novel generative AI applications
* Designs and implements complex RAG and Agentic  systems with multi-modal capabilities and advanced reasoning
* Designs and develops evaluation pipelines to assess the quality and effectiveness of Generative AI outputs
* Leads Vision Language Model initiatives and advanced computer vision projects using OpenCV and cutting-edge Vision AI technologies
* Mentors junior data scientists and provides technical guidance on complex modeling projects
* Drives innovation by exploring new data sources, advanced modeling techniques, and emerging AI technologies
* Collaborates with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to translate complex business challenges into scalable AI solutions
* Designs and implements enterprise-level data pipelines and automated reporting tools
* Establishes model governance frameworks and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements
* Communicates complex technical concepts and strategic recommendations to C-level executives through compelling presentations
* Monitors and optimizes model performance across the enterprise and ensures data quality at scale
* May have responsibility for performance coaching of staff and participatory role in talent selection and development
* Drives AI strategy and roadmap development for the Predictive Analysis team
* Performs other duties as assigned
** Job Requirements**
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* Education:

** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, or related quantitative field required. Master’s or PhD in related field strongly preferred.
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* Experience:

** 5-6 years of progressive experience in data science and machine learning, with at least 2 years leading complex AI/ML projects and mentoring junior team members.
** Required Technical

Skills:

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* ** Advanced Generative AI & LLM Leadership:*
* • Expert-level knowledge of Large Language Models and generative AI architectures
• Advanced experience with transformer models, attention mechanisms, and custom model development
• Proven track record in BERT, GPT, and other foundation model implementations
• Advanced fine-tuning techniques including LoRA, QLoRA, and parameter-efficient methods
• Expert-level RAG system design and Agentic RAG implementation
• Experience with multi-agent systems and AI orchestration frameworks
* ** Advanced Vision AI & Computer Vision:*
* • Expert proficiency in OpenCV and advanced computer vision techniques
• Leadership experience with Vision Language Models and multi-modal AI systems
• Advanced image processing, object detection, and video analysis
• Integration of vision, language, and reasoning capabilities
* ** Senior Technical Leadership:*
* • Expert Python programming with deep knowledge of AI/ML ecosystems
• Advanced experience with PyTorch, Tensor Flow, and Hugging Face transformers
• Database optimization and advanced SQL techniques
• MLOps and model lifecycle management
* ** Cloud & Enterprise Data Platforms:*
* • Advanced Microsoft Azure architecture and AI services
• Expert-level Snowflake implementation including:

- Advanced Snowflake SQL and performance optimization - Snowflake Cortex AI/ML advanced features and custom implementations - Snowflake Intelligence advanced analytics and semantic search optimization - Snowflake data sharing and marketplace integration
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