Head of Marketing Data Science & Analytics

Humana; New York (NY); Remote; USD 189,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana is seeking a Director of Data Science to transform large, complex data into advanced analytic solutions and strategic insights. You will lead data teams, develop models, and create reports to inform senior decision-makers while shaping program implementations and operational processes.

The role requires a strong background in statistics, data management, and leadership, with emphasis on collaboration across business units and executives. Remote work with periodic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a quantitative discipline, such as Computer Science, Mathematics or Statistics and 6 or more years of experience
• 5 or more years of leadership experience
• Experience leveraging large sets of structured and unstructured data to develop tactical and strategic insights
• Experience developing and validating statistical forecasting models and tools
• Experience interpreting and communicating analytic results to analytical and non-analytical business partners and executive decision makers
• Clear oral and written communication skills
• Flexible, dynamic personality who works well in a team environment and is also able to lead individual contributors
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
• Candidates in the following locations will be considered first: Arlington, VA; Louisville, KY; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Tampa, FL, Nashville, TN, Dallas, TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, and Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and collects structured and unstructured data sets for analysis and reporting
• Creates reports, projections, models, and presentations to support business strategy and tactics
• Makes decisions related to new/updated programs or large-scale projects for the function and supporting technical/operational procedures
• Implements strategic plans, drives goals and objectives, and improves performance
• Provides input into functions strategy

Skills

Leadership experience

Statistics & modeling

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptable

Education

Master's degree in quantitative field

PhD (preferred)

Tools

SAS

QlikView

SQL

PL/SQL

MATLAB

R

Job description

Humana is seeking a Director of Data Science to transform large, complex data into advanced analytic solutions and strategic insights. You will lead data teams, develop models, and create reports to inform senior decision-makers while shaping program implementations and operational processes.

The role requires a strong background in statistics, data management, and leadership, with emphasis on collaboration across business units and executives. Remote work with periodic travel may be required.