Data Science Intern

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Part-Time Job Description

This role could be hybrid or remote based on proximity to an office location.

AtAmeritas,fulfilling lifeis what we do daily. We continuously strive to help our customers and employees enjoy life at its very best by reducing uncertainty, helping grow assets and protecting what is most cherished. We're here to help people put worry behind and the future ahead and help enable a life that's rich in family, happiness, health and financial security. When lives are fulfilled, our mission is fulfilled.

Ameritas Life is seeking aData Science Internto drive the business by performing statistical data analysis, data mining, and optimizations using multiple tools and techniques to provide insights for the various line of business at Ameritas.

This internship would start as soon as possible.

What You Do

Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements Develop predictive models that help achieve business targets using R, Python Develop visualizations and reports that can drive the story of the data analysis. Develop and implement new multivariate methodologies to solve practical business problems. Find patterns and insights in unstructured data Employ advanced data modeling and forecasting techniques to explore strategic business opportunities and to prescribe actionable recommendations to leverage those opportunities.

What You Bring

Must be actively enrolled in one of the following degree programs below:

Business Analytics Statistics Mathematics Actuarial Science Data Science Economics

Available work hours will fall between 8 am to 5 pm (Central Time) Monday-Friday. Candidate must be able to work 20 hours per week during the school year, flexing up to 30-40 hours per week during the summer months Proficiency in Python, Pandas, NuMPI, and Psychic Learn Proven ability to sift through data, identify critical information, develop hypotheses, perform rigorous analyses, and make recommendations to broader audiences. Understanding of statistical and predictive modeling concepts, machine-learning approaches, clustering and classification techniques, and recommendation and optimization algorithms Able to visualize and report insights creatively in variety of formats to various stakeholders Ability to follow industry best practices Ability to work with both business and IT partners Desire to research and learn new technologies and frameworks Demonstrated ability to use data to influence strategic decision making

What we offer

Our company motto is "Fulfilling Life" and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future. Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goesback into the company, to benefit our members/customers. We're committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.

This internship is benefits ineligible.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences.We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.