Remote Lead Data Scientist—Strategic Analytics

Humana; North Carolina; On-site; USD 157,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to transform large, complex data into advanced analytic solutions and to advise executives on strategy. The role emphasizes modeling, reporting, and collaboration across policy and operations teams.

Remote work is possible with periodic travel. Requirements include a Master’s degree with 8+ years of data analytics experience, 5+ years of SQL, and 4+ years of project leadership; PhD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• 8+ years of data/analytics experience transforming datasets.
• 5+ years of SQL experience.
• 4+ years of project leadership experience.
• Experience with mathematics, statistics, modeling and ML.

Responsibilities

• Lead data science initiatives to transform high volumes of data into analytic solutions.
• Develop, maintain, and collect structured and unstructured data sets for analysis and reporting.
• Create reports, projections, models, and presentations to support business strategy.

Skills

Data analytics

SQL

Project leadership

Mathematics/statistics

Machine learning modeling

Education

Master's Degree

Doctorate degree (preferred)

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Humana is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to transform large, complex data into advanced analytic solutions and to advise executives on strategy. The role emphasizes modeling, reporting, and collaboration across policy and operations teams.

Remote work is possible with periodic travel. Requirements include a Master’s degree with 8+ years of data analytics experience, 5+ years of SQL, and 4+ years of project leadership; PhD is preferred.