Remote Lead Data Scientist - Analytics & Compliance

Humana; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to transform high volumes of data into advanced analytic solutions. You will develop, maintain and analyze large data sets, produce reports and models, and present insights to guide business strategy.

The role requires independence, strong statistical and ML capabilities, and leadership across teams. Remote work is supported; travel to Humana offices may be required for training or meetings.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• 8+ years of professional experience in data and analytics transforming data sets for actionable insights and reporting
• 5+ years of experience utilizing SQL
• 4+ years of project leadership experience
• Experience using mathematics, statistics, modeling and ML to transform large data sets
• Experience delivering reports, projections, models, and presentations to support business decisions
• Ability to exercise independent judgment on complex issues
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Transform high volumes of complex data into advanced analytic solutions
• Develop, maintain and collect structured and unstructured data sets for analysis and reporting
• Create reports, projections, models, and presentations for executives
• Advise executives to develop functional strategies on matters of significance
• Shape and measure policy adherence metrics using advanced data modeling techniques
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support operational decision making
• Drive scalable analytics solutions across the organization

Skills

SQL

Machine Learning

Data analytics

Leadership

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Humana is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to transform high volumes of data into advanced analytic solutions. You will develop, maintain and analyze large data sets, produce reports and models, and present insights to guide business strategy.

The role requires independence, strong statistical and ML capabilities, and leadership across teams. Remote work is supported; travel to Humana offices may be required for training or meetings.