Head of Data Science

Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM TRANZACT is a leading direct-to-consumer insurance services business, specializing in the distribution of Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and Life & Supplemental insurance policies. Our focus is on leveraging our highly skilled team of over 3,000 professionals to deliver innovative solutions for our insurance carrier partners and provide consumers with a best-in-class experience.
We work with some of Americas largest insurance brands to attract, educate and connect with consumers. Our diverse team of analysts, writers, engineers, designers, business leads, data scientists and sales professionals all work together to create thoughtful, data-driven and effective marketing, technology, sales and servicing strategies. TRANZACT is looking for a hands-on data leader who thrives at the intersection of high-impact analytics, people development, and strategic influence to help shape the future of our data science organization by bringing deep technical mastery, a passion for mentorship, and a vision for what data can do when aligned with bold business goals.
As the Head of Data Science and Analytics (DSA), you will oversee and support advanced analytics projects that impact the entire sales funnel and touch all of our product categories. Youll drive delivery of a wide range of ML models and advanced analytics including predictive modeling, segmentation, lead scoring, marketing optimizations as well as crafting data stories and presentations of key findings to stakeholders.
Your primary role will be to put Data Science in the center of all our marketing and business decisions. To get there you need to have a deep understanding of data science marketing, what works, where to find leverage and how to build a team around driving best in class marketing outcomes. While the marketing team may come to your team for help with certain analyses, your teams primary role is to find areas of opportunity for marketing to execute against.
The Responsibilities of the Head of Data Science & Analytics include:
Help develop DSA teams project and roadmap in line with business objectives and strategic opportunities.
Lead and oversee a team of (5) data scientists and analysts to deliver best-in-class impactful models and analysis.
Drive data science initiatives to improve customer engagement and operational efficiency through personalization and effective targeting.
Deliver on varied projects such as customer audience segmentation, propensity models, and dynamic bidding algorithms.
Be an SME and key producer of forecasting model development, production, and execution, in partnership with our Enterprise Data Management and Technology teams.
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or related field, and 8+ years of relevant experience.
Data Science experience within marketing. Experience within clean rooms a bonus
Geo performance and market opportunity analysis
Excellent SQL, Python, and Databricks skills.
Deep experience with successful statistical modeling, machine learning and other advanced analytics methods.
Structured thinker with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Masters in a quantitative or related field (i.e., Data Science, Statistics, etc.).
Experience in a direct to consumer, financial service, or insurance sector(s).
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation.
This role is also eligible to participate in the annual bonus program.
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identity Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program).
Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g. Retirement Benefits: Savings Plan with annual nonelective company contribution.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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