Director, R&D and Data Science

Why Join GEICO?

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.

Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.

Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.

DRIVES the strategy and roadmap for GEICO’s innovation. LEADS the Research and Innovation team to identify and develop innovative projects for the company while staying up to date on cutting-edge data analytics and technology.

Essential Functions:

• INTERVIEWS and/or APPROVES job applicants for employment. CONDUCTS and/or REVIEWS associate performance appraisals. INITIATES or APPROVES salary adjustments, performance ratings, and other personnel changes. COUNSELS associates and TAKES disciplinary action or TERMINATES the employment of associates as appropriate.
• DEVELOPS multi-year strategy for innovation strategy and roadmap and LEADS its execution.
• LEADS the research of new business concepts, new products, new technologies, new data, and AI/ML methods, and STAYS on the cutting-edge of innovation of the insurance industry.
• WORKS with different functional teams, IDENTIFIES and ENCOURAGES innovation opportunities, and TRANSLATES business needs to R&I projects. DESIGNS resource allocation processes to take potentially innovations forward from the seed stage to development.
• DESIGNS resource allocation processes, LEADS the end-to-end innovation cycle, and DELIVERS the solution.
• TRACKS the progress and MONITORS the outcomes of key projects. ADJUSTS as necessary.
• DEVELOPS, OWNS and ALLOCATES a yearly budget to fund ideas and innovations.
• ENCOURAGES a culture of research excellence, experimentation, and innovation in the department.
• PREPARES department business plans, staffing projections and budget
• REQUISITIONS supplies and materials necessary for efficient operation.
• REVIEWS plans and budgets periodically to achieve cost reduction where possible.
• ADHERES to the Code of Conduct, company policies, and operating principles.
• MEETS attendance standard at business location to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with subordinates and management.

Meets the requirements specified below.

• Must be able to, with or without accommodation, perform the essential functions which include, but are not limited to seeing, hearing, typing, and speaking
• Must be able to speak in a clear, empathic, and professional manner by telephone
• Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting skills
• Must be able to multi-task
• Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information
• Must be willing to travel up to 5% of the time
• Must have the following education and experience:
• BA/BS required in Economics, Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, or related field
• Master’s/PhD preferred
• 7+ years of data analytics and data science related experience
• 3+ years of experience at leadership roles

Annual Salary

$150,000.00 - $300,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The GEICO Pledge:

Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.

Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.

Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.

Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.