Lead Research and Development Analyst

GEICO

Lead analyst developing GEICO insurance products through statistical modeling and complex data analysis. Guiding analysts, automating processes, and solving business problems using SAS, SQL, R, and Python.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeBethesda • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $119,850 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statistical analysis and data modeling using R, Python, SAS, and SQL, with a strong focus on developing business solutions and managing complex datasets. Proven ability to lead analytical projects and train new analysts while ensuring data integrity and efficiency.

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Statistical AnalysisData ModelingSASSQLR

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Hard Skills

Statistical TechniquesData AnalysisPredictive ModelingData MiningExcel VLOOKUPPivot TablesCharts and GraphingProcess ControlProject ManagementInsurance Rating Principles

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTrainingCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Cloud DatabasesModeling ToolsData SourcesData Extraction ToolsAnalytical Software

Industry Keywords

Data ScienceAnalyticsBusiness SolutionsResearch and DevelopmentMarketing Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and review statistical exhibits for analyses and projections
Prepare and review statistics for internal management information reports covering marketing, sales, competitive, and loss information
Complete product development packages and analyze large, complex datasets to develop product changes
Develop and implement favorable business solutions
Maintain, update, redesign, and develop data and information sources
Check and balance data sources for reasonability
Organize and analyze data using R, Python, SAS, Excel, SQL, and other modeling tools
Assist new analysts with updating predictive models, reports, and data pulls
Create new models, reports, and data pulls
Present analytical observations to supervisors and department staff
Perform specialized research using advanced analytical techniques
Lead and provide expertise to Research and Development associates on new and complex analyses
Automate processes to improve department efficiency
Design data requirements, test databases, and create experience reports
Coordinate with IT on requested systems changes
Act as a subject matter expert in at least one area
Investigate new data sources and tools for analysis
Manage complex data pulls and large dataset extractions
Conduct analytical projects supporting mid- to high-level business problems or product features
Employ basic statistical techniques to model business practices
Take ownership of low-complexity business problems, plan items, and product features
Develop and conduct training sessions for the Research and Development unit

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Math, Data Sci, Economics, Comp Sci, Operations Research, related Engineering field, or another related quantitative or analytics field, or a Master’s degree in one of these fields
Five (5) years of related analytical experience with a bachelor’s degree, or three (3) years with a master’s degree
3 years of experience with SAS, SQL, cloud databases, R, Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, charts and graphing, insurance rating products and principles, and analyzing data using statistics, mathematical or data mining methods
2 years of experience with process control, project management, and claims, underwriting, marketing or agent
Required experience and skills can be gained concurrent with academic studies
Must be able to report to the local office
May undergo background checks
May require pre-hire technical screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personalized development programs
Mentorship
Certification assistance
Inclusive and collaborative culture
Competitive pay
Benefits
Flexibility to support your well-being and future
Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days in-office and 2 days work from home