The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Research Data Specialist I to manage and present scientific data related to climate risks. This role involves supporting the development of processes and preparing complex statistical analyses to recommend policies that mitigate climate risks such as wildfires and flooding.
Responsibilities
- Under general direction of the Insurance Model Advisor, the Research Data Specialist (RDS I) serves as a Climate and Catastrophe Risk Mitigation Specialist, and will focus on supporting and developing processes, preparing complex statistical analyses, and recommending policies that reduce climate risks, including those related to wildfire, extreme heat, and flooding events
Skills
- Proven commitment to working in teams with diverse backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences
- Experience managing and presenting scientific data and modeling information
- Experience creating communications documents, such as fact sheets, presentations, and visualizations of key information for public audiences
- Experience producing written memoranda, visual analyses, technical and public reports, and analytical or policy summaries
- Strong organizational skills for collaborative projects
- Understanding of climate change risks to insurance, climate resilience, land-use, datasets and statistical models, and risk mitigation approaches
Benefits
- Flexible work hours
- Remote work options
- Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- On the Job Training
- Career Services Program
- Recognition Program
- Paid Holidays and leave
- Defined benefit retirement program
- Savings Plus Program (401 (k), 457)
- Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.
Company Overview
California Department of Insurance is a consumer protection firm that offer a complete range of products & services in the insurance market. It was founded in 1868, and is headquartered in Sacramento, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.insurance.ca.gov.
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