Vice President - Data Analytics – Remote

Symetra is seeking a Vice President, Data Analytics to help advance our transformation into a truly data-driven enterprise. In this senior leadership role, you will set strategy, lead high-impact analytics initiatives, and guide teams that deliver insights powering business decisions across the organization.

About the role

In this role, you will be accountable for shaping and driving Symetra’s data and analytics strategy and delivering solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes. This role leads cross-functional teams spanning data engineering, BI and reporting, and data science, and partners closely with both business and technology leaders.

You will build strong relationships across the enterprise, translate business needs into analytic solutions, and communicate strategy, roadmaps, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences. This role carries responsibility for both strategy and execution and is distinguished from Director-level roles by ownership of a major analytics function or enterprise-scale solution.

What You will Do

• Strategy, Partnership, and Data Fluency
  • Partner with teams across sales, marketing, customer experience, underwriting, claims, actuarial, and innovation
  • Find opportunities where analytics can improve efficiency, grow revenue, and enhance customer experience
  • Develop and implement analytics roadmaps with clear success metrics.
• Advanced Analytics and Insight Generation
  • Lead and enable descriptive, predictive, and machine learning analytics initiatives
  • Apply sound judgment to balance advanced modeling with practical, scalable solutions
  • Coach teams and promote analytic best practices tied to real business outcomes
• Data Management, Governance, and Reporting
  • Promote a trusted, well-governed enterprise data environment
  • Enable self-service analytics and thoughtful integration of third-party data
  • Champion responsible data use and privacy standards
• Team Leadership and Development
  • Lead and develop high-performing analytics teams, including direct and matrixed staff
  • Set clear expectations, foster collaboration, and support skill and career growth

Why Work at Symetra

Here’s what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:

“If you want to work for a company that is always considering its employees while working towards sustainable growth this is that company. Within Symetra, there is always innovation, empowerment, and growth opportunities, all while providing us with a great work/life balance and incredible benefits for a very reasonable cost!” - Cindy J. G., Sr. Product Owner

"Symetra will spoil you.  There aren't many companies that will put as much effort into you being a success as Symetra.  The culture will challenge you but simultaneously put you at ease.  Failure is seen as integral to the learning process so there is less reason to be fearful of it." - Kerry S., Sr. Systems Analyst 

What we offer you

Benefits and Perks

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview 

Compensation

Salary Range: $265,000 - $315,000 plus eligibility for annual bonus program and long-term incentive plan