Globe Life · 12 hours ago
Sr. Director, Data Science - Actuarial (Hybrid)
McKinney, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGlobe Life is committed to empowering its employees and fostering a caring and innovative culture. They are seeking a Sr. Director of Data Science - Actuarial to define and execute the enterprise-wide data science vision and strategy, leading a team to deliver measurable business value through innovative solutions.
FinanceProperty & Casualty InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Develop and executes data science strategy aligned with business objectives and growth opportunities
Partner with executives to identify and prioritize high-impact data science initiatives
Establish data science standards, governance frameworks, and best practices for organizational scaling
Lead strategic planning for team growth and capability expansion based on business needs
Build and lead a high-performing data science team with plans for strategic expansion
Develop organizational capability through strategic hiring, mentoring, and professional development
Establish centers of excellence and promote knowledge sharing across data science communities
Foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the data science function
Drive advanced analytics initiatives including predictive modeling, machine learning, and automated decision systems
Establish key performance indicators to measure business impact and ROI of data science investments
Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and methodologies to maintain competitive advantage
Oversee development of scalable analytics solutions that can grow with organizational needs
Serve as primary data science advisor to executive leadership team across business functions
Collaborate with business unit leaders to translate strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps
Manage stakeholder and partner relationships to drive innovation and capability development
Communicate complex technical concepts and business impact to executive audiences
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related quantitative field
10+ years of progressive experience in data science, analytics, or related fields with demonstrated business impact
7+ years of leadership experience managing and developing data science teams
Proven track record of scaling data science functions and leading organizational growth initiatives
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with ability to translate data insights into business strategy
Advanced leadership skills including team development, change management, and executive influence
Demonstrated expertise in building and scaling data science functions from foundational to enterprise levels
Deep expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling methodologies
Comprehensive understanding of data architecture, cloud platforms, and scalable analytics infrastructure
Strong knowledge of data governance, model risk management, and regulatory compliance frameworks
Exceptional communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts to executive audiences
Strong business acumen including resource management, project prioritization, and strategic planning
Proven track record of driving measurable business outcomes and demonstrating ROI from data science investments
Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift
Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because your well-being is fundamental to your performance.
Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.
Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.
Parental leave to help our employees welcome their new additions.
Subsidized all-in-one subscriptions to support your fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep goals.
Company-paid counseling for assistance with mental health, stress management, and work-life balance.
Continued education reimbursement eligibility and company-paid FLMI and ICA courses to grow your career.
Discounted Texas Rangers tickets for a proud visit to Globe Life Field.
Company
Globe Life
Globe Life is an insurance company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$250M2024-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2019-08-09IPO
Leadership Team
Frank Svoboda
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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