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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist - **Company:** BEAR RIVER MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY - **Location:** Murray, UT, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Fraud Prevention and Detection, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SQL Databases, Git, Information Technology - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9f5b1cc914897281 ## About the Role * You Put People First: You treat others with dignity and respect, build positive relationships, and communicate with professionalism and empathy., * Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Actuarial Science, or another quantitative field. * Three or more years of experience building and deploying predictive models. * Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Git. * Strong understanding of statistical and machine learning principles. * Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences., * Experience in insurance, financial services, or another regulated industry. * Familiarity with model governance frameworks or risk management practices., If you're looking for meaningful work, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make an impact at an organization with a strong legacy and a bright future, we'd love to hear from you. ## Description We're looking for a Data Scientist to join Bear River Mutual Insurance. As a Data Scientist, you'll build and deploy predictive models that directly influence business decisions and outcomes. You'll partner closely with teams across underwriting, claims, information technology, and customer service to uncover opportunities where data can improve decision-making, strengthen performance, and create better experiences for our policyholders. Success in this role isn't measured simply by building models-it's measured by the impact those models have on the business. From improving underwriting decisions to identifying fraud and strengthening customer retention, your work will help make Bear River Mutual smarter, more efficient, and better positioned for the future., * Build, validate, and deploy predictive models, including claim cost modeling, customer retention modeling, underwriting risk scoring, and fraud detection. * Explore new data sources and evaluate their potential value for modeling and business insights. * Monitor model performance and contribute to model governance and performance tracking practices. * Partner with underwriting, claims, information technology, and customer service teams to understand business challenges and identify data-driven solutions. * Present findings and recommendations in a way that's meaningful to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Perform ad hoc analyses to support strategic and operational business decisions. * Collaborate with the broader analytics team on cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement efforts., * Develop analytical solutions that improve business decisions and measurable outcomes. * Build trusted partnerships across departments by understanding business needs and delivering practical insights. * Communicate complex information in a way that helps others make informed decisions. * Continuously evaluate, refine, and improve predictive models to ensure they remain effective over time. * Contribute to a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement., * You Are Accountable: You take ownership of your work, exercise sound judgment, and follow through on commitments. You can be counted on to do what you say you'll do. * You Deliver Service: You understand that your work ultimately supports our policyholders, business partners, and employees by helping improve decisions and outcomes. * You Value Relationships: You recognize that successful analytics begins with understanding people, not just data. You build trust by listening, communicating clearly, and partnering effectively across the organization. * You Care About Quality: You take pride in producing accurate, thoughtful work and understand that attention to detail leads to stronger outcomes. * You Balance Urgency with Judgment: You know when to move quickly and when to slow down, validate assumptions, and make thoughtful decisions. * You Embrace Continuous Improvement: You enjoy finding better ways to solve problems, improve processes, and create value through data. * You Are Adaptable: You remain open to change, new ideas, and evolving business needs while maintaining a focus on quality and results. * You Balance Experience with Curiosity: Whether you're bringing years of experience or building new expertise, you're committed to continuous learning, embracing new ideas, and adapting as technology, our industry, and our business evolve. ## Related Videos - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Introduction to Azure Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/368-introduction-to-azure-machine-learning) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [What non-automotive Machine Learning projects can learn from automotive Machine Learning projects](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/397-what-non-automotive-machine-learning-projects-can-learn-from-automotive-machine-learning-projects) - [Anomaly Detection - Using unsupervised Machine Learning for detecting anomalies in customer base](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/6-anomaly-detection-using-unsupervised-machine-learning-for-detecting-anomalies-in-customer-base) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)