Business Development Analyst (NOT a REMOTE POSITION)

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ANALYST

At Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH), our mission is simple: protect the livelihoods and legacies of America’s farmers through the complete farm insurance solutions we offer. As America’s Crop Insurance Company™, we are headquartered in the U.S. and have been owned by the farmers we insure for over 125 years.

As a Business Development Analyst at FMH, you will collect, analyze, document, and report both internal and external data on a regular and ad hoc basis to enable the organization to enhance operational decision-making, increase efficiencies, and drive profitable growth to enable America’s farmers to clothe, feed, and fuel the world. 

Our employees appreciate our family-oriented culture, and we make sure their benefits reflect that. In addition to a competitive salary and bonuses, medical/dental/vision plan, 401(k) plan with a generous company match, you will be eligible for benefits such as:

• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in West Des Moines Home Office, 2 WFH), after training is complete.
• Paid Parental leave and Caregiver leave
• This position will receive a vehicle, cell phone, and paid expenses for travel
• Employee appreciation events 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support when you and your family need it

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:  Experience in developing and optimizing AI models with exposure to frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, along with an understanding of weights and bias in neural networks a plus. 

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, MIS, or related quantitative field highly preferred (Associates degree required), along with one to three years of relevant experience in a similar role, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 

Skills: Strong research, writing, communication, statistical, mathematical, and analytical skills, with ability to structure and conduct analysis, a must. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, especially advanced skills and extensive usage of Excel (pivot tables, macros, and vba script). Must have working knowledge and proficiency in Python along with statistical tools such as SAS or R, Tableau or other similar tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Extracts, compiles, and performs analysis for operational data projects that help define appropriate solutions to meet business objectives spanning a variety of drivers including historical and current data, operational data to drive work, and assist in daily “staff action” decision-making.
• Applies statistical data analysis techniques to a wide range of business issues.
• Develops and delivers results through visualization such as reports and dashboards. Develops and modifies existing operations of Excel/Tableau dashboards.
• Documents assumptions, methods, sources, and considerations to aid in education and validation.
• Translates results into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations that support and enhance decision-making.
• Provides data needs in support of business development activities utilizing internal and external data sources including data review for external Agricultural Services and ROI calculations for business development projects. 
• Converts existing SaS workflows to python workflows, adjusting data sources as needed.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into business processes, including working with AI models focusing on weights and bias. Ensure model accuracy and efficiency through rigorous testing and validation.

Does this sound like a good fit for you? Apply today through our website!

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE).  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.