Specialist, Analytic Solution Advisor

Job Description Summary

Do you have the desire to play a critical role in driving data-based business outcomes? At Nationwide, our analytic professionals are responsible for modeling complex problems, discovering insights, and identifying business opportunities using scientific research methods, statistics, machine learning, and data visualization techniques. They participate in all phases of the analytic lifecycle, from research design, data collection, and data processing to model building, deployment, and presentation of results.

Our industry-leading workforce adopts an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results.

As an Analytic Solutions Advisor, you’ll be responsible for working with Nationwide business leaders and data scientists to design and implement advanced analytics solutions that deliver deep insights and translate into high business value to our organization. To succeed, you’ll need to use your business knowledge and a solid understanding of advanced analytics (e.g., artificial intelligence, machine learning, etc.) to prioritize business problems and convey goals to data science professionals.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with various technologies from big data, relational and SQL databases, unstructured data technology and programming languages such as SQL and Python.

• Participates in identifying and delivering advanced analytics solutions. Analyzes business results and trends and patterns in structured and unstructured data to evaluate or define opportunities. Develops/supports communication of insights and recommendations to partners and partners. May lead small projects.
• Builds, packages and communicates analytics work (synthesis) using appropriate medium for relevant insights and applicable data visualizations. Uses statistical techniques to determine patterns and predict future business outcomes and trends.
• Synthesizes project work. Plans and manages execution of work, participates in planning, and delivers on commitments. May participate in the development of scope, risk/control matrix, project timelines, and assignments.
• Participates in the delivery of analytics work that supports business objectives and priorities.
• Participates in the design of analytics solutions aligned to business needs using statistical, database and/or general programming languages and tools.
• Builds and manages relationships and serves as a trusted business advisor to clients, partners in Enterprise Analytics Office, Nationwide Technology, Advanced Analytics Hubs, and other partners.
• Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of department processes through ongoing initiatives.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reports to Consultant, Senior Consultant or Director.

Education: Undergraduate studies in statistics, actuarial science, engineering or related quantitative field, business science or business administration.

License/Certification/Designation: Certifications are not required but encouraged.

Experience: Typically, less than three years of related work experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and

Skills:

Advanced analytics application and practices knowledge; good problem‑solving, verbal and written communication skills; proven experience in project management, understanding of data and analytic‑centric projects, ability to work on cross‑functional teams, project execution. Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences, may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

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