Data Scientist

We are seeking an entry to mid-level Data Scientist to join our growing and dynamic team! In this position, you will consult multiple groups within the organization to research problems and offer solutions. You will utilize your analytical, statistical and programming skills to collect, analyze and interpret large datasets. You will develop data-driven solutions to difficult business challenges. You will research and implement technologies to assist with a diverse array of problems.

If you enjoy telling stories, working as a team, and have a passion for intellectual challenges, you are encouraged to apply.

This position is available in Springfield, MO;
Houston, TX; or League City, TX.

• Collaborate across the business to understand business needs.
• Display drive and curiosity to understand business processes and their challenges.
• Understand data sources and process pipelines.
• Network with domain experts to better understand the business mechanics that generated the data.
• Acquire access to various databases, and other source systems such as SQL or graph databases.
• Generate hypotheses about the underlying mechanics of the business process and test hypotheses using various quantitative methods.
• Apply statistical analysis and visualization techniques to various data, such as hierarchical clustering, T‑distributed Stochastic Neighbor Embedding (t‑SNE), principal components analysis (PCA).
• Research and experiment with machine learning and AI technologies.
• Apply various machine learning and advanced analytics techniques to perform classification or prediction tasks.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, applied math or related field.
• Zero to two years of experience as a Data Scientist in a reputed organization.

American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work‑life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.

American National is an established, stable, and successful multi‑line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness:
Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.

American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.