Assistant Vice President - Data Analytics – Retirement Division - Remote

Location: USA

Department: TECH TOS

Symetra is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Data Analytics to help drive our transformation into a data‑driven enterprise focusing on our annuities and retirement solutions division. In this senior leadership role, you’ll shape strategy, lead high‑impact analytics initiatives, and guide teams that build the insights and capabilities powering our business decisions.

About the role

In this role, you will lead cross‑functional teams—including data engineers, architects, developers, BI analysts, and data scientists—to deliver analytics solutions that make a meaningful impact across Symetra. You’ll partner closely with business and technology leaders to understand needs, design data‑driven strategies, and execute plans that support innovation, efficiency, revenue growth, and an exceptional customer experience.

What You will Do

• Strategic Leadership & Partnership
• Develop and implement Symetra’s data and analytics strategy in collaboration with IT leaders and business partners.
• Build strong partnerships across sales, marketing, customer experience, underwriting, claims, actuarial, innovation, and other teams.
• Find opportunities to improve efficiency, generate revenue, and enhance customer experience through analytics.
• Establish clear key performance indicators, return on investment metrics, and data literacy initiatives across the organization.
• Advanced Analytics, AI & Modeling
• Drive innovation by leading both hands on and coaching efforts in descriptive analytics, predictive modeling, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
• Apply sound judgment in selecting the right modeling approach—from simple to complex—based on business need and data maturity.
• Data Management, Governance & BI
• Supervise the creation and maintenance of a stable, trusted, and scalable enterprise data environment.
• Promote high quality reporting and BI solutions that enable self-service analytics.
• Ensure responsible data usage and compliance with privacy guidelines.
• Enhance enterprise data assets through thoughtful integration of third-party data.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead and mentor technical teams, including direct and matrixed reports.
• Set clear responsibilities, foster collaboration, and develop team talent.
• Model a culture of continuous learning, curiosity, and innovation.

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: $188,500 - $314,100 plus eligibility for annual bonus program and long-term incentive plan