Research & Development Analyst

Why Join GEICO?

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.

Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.

Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.

GEICO is seeking a Research & Development Analyst. As the R&D Analyst your job duties will include creating and supporting multiple types of insurance products, assisting different business departments including Under Writing (UW), Claims, Marketing and Advertising to achieve their business goals, interacting with commercial grade databases in cloud or local, generating large-scale data and translating it into business values.

You will perform data exploration and R&D research independently and collaboratively, work with cross-functional business and technical teams on business and analytical innovation and contribute to project-related communication.

You will be part of a team that is focused on innovation in the insurance industry: Trying new modeling techniques, deriving new metrics, and tackling complex questions that the company has never tried to answer before.

Job Responsibilities:
• Design and implement research methodologies, including surveys, interviews, focus groups and data analysis.
• Collect and analyze data using statistical software and tools, ensuring accuracy, relevancy and reliability.
• Manage and organize the collected data to ensure easy access and retrieval.
• Interpret and present research findings in a clear and concise manner, tailored to the needs of different stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics related to research projects.
• Support the development of business plans, market entry strategies and product development initiatives.
• Conduct competitive analysis to benchmark the company’s performance against industry peers and competitors.
• Collaborate with marketing, product and sales teams to align research efforts with business objectives.
• Correspond and coordinate with external research partners and agencies when necessary.
• Stay updated on industry developments and emerging trends to ensure the company remains competitive and innovative.
 

Required skills and qualifications:
• Master’s degree or higher in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Operation Research or related quantitative and analytics fields
• Demonstrable experience as a Research Analyst or similar role, with 2-3 years in market research, data analysis, or business intelligence.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and generate insights.
• Proficiency in statistical software and data analysis tools (SPSS, SAS, R, or Python).
• Advanced Excel skills for analysis and data visualization.
• Ability to interpret complex data and present it in a comprehensible manner.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and effectively.
• Solid organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and analysis.
 

Preferred skills and qualifications:
• Advanced degree in Business, Economics, Statistics or a related field.
• Relevant certification in market research, data analysis, research methodologies, etc.
• Knowledge of advanced data analysis techniques and methodologies.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Familiarity with market research and competitive analysis.
• Experience in using machine learning algorithms for data analysis.
• Proficiency in database management and SQL.

Annual Salary

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

The GEICO Pledge:

Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.

Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.

Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.

Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.