Business Information Solutions Designer Lead

Location(s)

Birmingham, Alabama, Bloomington, Illinois, Boston, Massachusetts, Chicago, Illinois, Cincinnati, Ohio, Des Moines, Iowa, Hartford, Connecticut, Indianapolis, Indiana, Nashville, Tennessee, St. Louis, Missouri

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a data-savvy professional who bridges business and technology to deliver data-driven solutions and actionable insights. This individual understands business strategy, defines logical data structures, and collaborates with stakeholders across business, analytics, development, and architecture to implement impactful data assets. Ideal candidates communicate clearly with both technical and business teams and are skilled in translating business needs into data solutions.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with business leaders to understand goals and identify data opportunities
• Design logical data structures that align with business processes and strategy.
• Collaborate with technology teams to implement data solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on business data in projects and transformations.
• Create and maintain focused data assets (e.g., marts, reporting layers).
• Support data analysis by translating analytical needs into data requirements.
• Facilitate communication between business and technology teams.
• Evaluate results to ensure solutions drive business value.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years in data-centric roles (analyst, developer, architect, consultant).
• Experience functioning as or closely supporting an Agile Product Owner, including backlog management, prioritization, and working with cross-functional teams.
• Degree in a technical or business field; combination of both is a plus.
• Proficiency in SQL
• Data modeling and experience with Data Platforms (Snowflake, Oracle, etc) is a plus
• Strong understanding of data and business architecture, with P&C Insurance and Auto Claims experience preferred. Excellent communication skills across disciplines and comfortable presenting to executives and operational leaders.
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and business outcome-focused.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Experience with Python is recommended but not required.
• Sponsorship not accepted for this opportunity
• This  position can be worked hybrid out of Kemper's Chicago or Birmingham office or remotely from a US-based home
• Sponsorship is not accepted for this opportunity

The range for this position is $99,000 to $164,800. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.  This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)  

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles.  

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.  If you receive such a message, delete it.