Remote Research Scientist II — Healthcare Analytics

Humana, Inc.; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive plan

Job summary

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist 2 (Remote) to join the Quality & Cost Strategy Analytics team, focusing on evaluating clinical programs and optimizing outcomes.

You will design outcomes studies, apply causal inference, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for clinical, operational, and business partners. Responsibilities include leveraging medical, pharmacy, enrollment, and claims data to diagnose performance drivers, develop executive readouts, and support

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field.
• 2+ years applying statistical methods to large datasets.
• Strong causal inference and study design experience.
• Experience with Python, PySpark, R, SAS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to translate questions into analytical approaches.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Independent worker with cross-functional collaboration.
• Interest in healthcare and improving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute outcomes studies evaluating clinical programs.
• Apply causal inference and statistical methods to estimate impact.
• Analyze claims, enrollment, and operational data to identify drivers.
• Translate questions into analytical hypotheses with senior scientists."
• Partner with stakeholders to translate insights into recommendations.
• Develop analytical reports and executive readouts.
• Communicate methodologies and findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Determine analytical approaches and make sound decisions.
• Manage multiple priorities while upholding rigor and reproducibility.

Skills

Statistical methods

Epidemiology

Data analysis

Python

R

SAS

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Databricks

Azure

Python

PySpark

Job description

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist 2 (Remote) to join the Quality & Cost Strategy Analytics team, focusing on evaluating clinical programs and optimizing outcomes.

You will design outcomes studies, apply causal inference, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for clinical, operational, and business partners. Responsibilities include leveraging medical, pharmacy, enrollment, and claims data to diagnose performance drivers, develop executive readouts, and support