Research and Development Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026. GEICO scores B on the Alion truth index.
Why Join GEICO?
At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.
Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.
Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.
Your Impact at GEICO
At GEICO, Research and Development (R&D) is fundamental to our business. Complex analysis underlies every major decision for our research and development and is an essential componentof our unique strategic vision. Analytics have andcontinue to be GEICO’s hallmark in the competitive auto insurance industry.
How You’ll Make a Difference
Create and Support Insurance Products: Working out of our Bethesda, MD office, as a R&D Analyst, your job duties will include creating and supporting multiple types of insurance products, assisting different business departments including Under Writing (UW), Claims, Marketing and Advertising to achieve their business goals, interacting with commercial grade database in cloud or local, generating large-scale data and translating it into business values.
Conduct Research and Drive Analytical Innovation: You will perform data exploration and R&D research independently and collaboratively, work with cross-functional business and technical teams on business and analytical innovation and contribute to project-related communication.
Advance Insurance Industry Innovation: You will be part of a team that is focused on innovation in the insurance industry: Tryingnew modeling techniques, deriving new metrics, and tackling complex questions that the company has never tried to answer before.
What We’re Looking For
Experience &Qualifications:
R&D Analyst II:
Master's degree or higher in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, Operation Research or related quantitative and analytics fields.
R&D Analyst III:
PhD degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, Operation Research or related quantitative and analytics fields.
In lieu of PhD degree:
Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, Operation Research or related quantitative / analytics fields, and a minimum of 2 years of analytical experience.
Core Skills:
Proficient in R
SAS SQL knowledge
Cloud database knowledge
Proficient in Excel v-look-up, pivot tables, chartsand graphing
Ability to analyze data using statistical, mathematical or data mining methods
Knowledge of insurance rating products and principles
Knowledge of Claims, UW, Marketing or Agent
Experience in process control and project management
Preferred Skills:
Proficient in Python
Annual Salary
$75,000.00 - $160,000.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.
GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.The GEICO Pledge:
Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.
Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.
Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.
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.