RAD Product Development Internship - Chevy Chase, MD

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At GEICO, analytics are fundamental to our business. Complex analysis underlies every major decision and is an essential component of our unique strategic vision. Analytics have and continue to be GEICO's hallmark in the competitive auto insurance industry.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

In the Research, Analytics and Development (RAD) department, we apply statistical and advanced modeling techniques to a myriad of types of data. The 10-week paid Product Development Internship consist of three possible tracks, interns will have the opportunity to work with our Customer Analytics, Systems, and/or Modeling teams.

RAD's Customer Analytics team uses predictive customer analytics and business knowledge to develop and implement innovative solutions that result in industry-leading product segmentation and customer experience. A typical day may include using various programming languages to maximize the applicability of internal and external data sources, monitoring GEICO's competitive position, and presenting strategic business proposals to senior management. The group collaborates frequently with various GEICO groups including Marketing, sales, Underwriting, Product Management, and Actuary to develop new product proposals and features, ensuring we create and implement the best products and positively impact growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

RAD Systems plays a key role in the development lifecycle for all underwriting systems as their teams are tasked with coordinating all testing requirements and plans for execution, systems maintenance, release testing, and other critical activities that keep our systems performing in the way they are expected to. You will be working with teams that are in charge of various applications that are pivotal to GEICO's success.

RAD Modeling focuses on the development, maintenance, and interpretation of GEICO's models to improve our pricing strategy and determine the impacts of pricing and product proposals. This is to ensure that the most effective strategies and proposals are selected to improve our growth, profitability, retention, and customer experience.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field with a minimum 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA
• Candidates must be rising seniors (i.e. graduating in December 2022 or May 2023)
• Programming experience, including SQL, prefer at least one of R, Python, SAS, or similar; demonstrated ability to learn new tools
• Exposure to SDLC and methodologies such as waterfall and agile are preferred
• Familiarity with system testing and/or modeling methods such as VISIO, ADO, GLM, Random Forest, and/or GBM
• Advanced quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail-oriented and able to work under deadlines

EEO Statement

GEICO is an equal opportunity employer. GEICO conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers.

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.

To ensure our associates receive the training and support needed to excel and thrive, associates hired for this position are generally required to work at the GEICO building during their orientation period. GEICO follows federal and state guidance and legal requirements regarding measures designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, including masking and social distancing. Measures may vary by GEICO location.

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