Lead Data Scientist

Humana; United States; Remote; USD 142,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Data Scientist, where you will leverage your expertise in mathematics and statistics to transform complex data into actionable insights. In this pivotal role, you will drive statistical evaluations for innovative pilot programs and support strategic decision-making at the executive level. You will work independently and collaboratively within a dedicated team to enhance business performance and improve outcomes for diverse populations. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare industry while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Volunteer time off

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in data science with strong mathematical and statistical skills.
• Proven ability to lead projects and work independently on complex data issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain structured and unstructured data sets for analysis.
• Create reports and models to support business strategies and tactics.

Skills

Mathematics

Statistics

Modeling

Business Analysis

Technology

Project Leadership

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
The Lead Data Scientist uses mathematics, statistics, modeling, business analysis, and technology to transform high volumes of complex data into advanced analytic solutions. The Lead Data Scientist works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

The Lead Data Scientist 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. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks and works under minimal supervision. Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

This particular role will be responsible for statistical evaluations of pilot programs for Humana's segmentation strategy, including new plan pilots, marketing pilots, and retention efforts. The individual will also be a part of Humana's Test and Learn committee, which oversees all statistical pilot evaluations organization wide.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience
• 2 or more years project leadership experience
• Experience in using mathematics, statistics, modeling, business analysis, and technology to transform high volumes of complex data into advanced analytic solutions
• Successful demonstrated experience in working on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial
• Experience in developing, maintaining, and collecting structured and unstructured data sets for analysis and reporting
• Experience in creating reports, projections, models, and presentations to support business
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks
• Ability to work under minimal supervision using independent judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree
• Knowledge of insurance and/or Medicare Advantage
• Job operates on Eastern or Central time zone hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $142,300 - $195,700 per year. This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities. Application Deadline: 03-30-2025

About us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.