Data Analyst - Financial Services Data Team in Bloomington, Illinois at State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Location US-IL-Bloomington;US-GA-Dunwoody;US-TX-Richardson;US-AZ-Tempe
Job Category Research and Data Analytics
Position Type Regular Full Time
Req ID 44330
Overview

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

Responsibilities

About the Role

Are you passionate about data and excited by the idea of working with cutting-edge AWS cloud technology? Join the Financial Services Data team at State Farm, where we’re transforming how data drives our business. We’re on the lookout for a curious and motivated Data Analyst ready to help modernize our data processes, explore innovative services, and build creative solutions that make a real impact.

You’ll be right at the heart of the action, collaborating with both business and tech partners to turn data into insights that shape decisions. Plus, you’ll have opportunities to learn, grow your skills, and advance your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

What You’ll Do

Your day-to-day will be dynamic and varied, shaped by the needs of our business and our cloud transformation journey. Some of the cool things you’ll be working on include:

• Managing and maintaining life insurance data assets that help our teams succeed
• Building and improving ETL processes to keep our data flowing smoothly
• Moving those ETL processes into the AWS cloud and making them better than ever
• Writing queries and pulling reports that answer important business questions
• Partnering with awesome teams across the company — from tech to actuarial to analytics — to build data products that matter

Qualifications

What You Need

• A degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Data Analytics, or a related technical field
• Experience coding in Python or a similar language plus SQL skills
• Great communication skills — you can explain complex ideas clearly and work well with others
• Familiarity with source code version control tools (Git/GitLab preferred)
• Strong problem-solving mindset and the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Comfort working with data from different sources and formats
• Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms — think Athena, SageMaker, QuickSight, Python

Nice to Have

• A track record of coming up with smarter, faster ways to get things done
• Knowledge of insurance data or State Farm’s processes (not required, but definitely helpful)
• Ability to create clear, user-friendly technical documentation

Work Locations: Bloomington, IL-Corporate, Dunwoody, GA-ParkCenter Hub, Richardson, TX-CityLine Hub or Tempe, AZ-Marina Heights Hub locations.

Hybrid Work arrangement: A "Hybrid" position means selected candidates will be assigned to a facility and will spend some time working both in office and from their home. To start this will mean 7 days per month in the office and transition to 10 days per month in 2027.

Competencies:

• Technical/Functional Expertise
• Critical Thinking
• Teamwork
• Initiative

Incumbency:

This position will have a 12-month incumbency period for a lateral move and a 6-month incumbency period for a promotional opportunity (beginning on the effective date of the position) which must be met before the employee can post for any other State Farm position. The incumbency period does not affect the at-will relationship between State Farm and the employee and does not create an employment contract, nor contractual rights.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Our Benefits

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $80,000-120,000
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 10% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!