Senior Data Scientist & Analytics Leader (Remote)

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

Job summary

Humana seeks a Lead Data Scientist to transform large, complex datasets into advanced analytic solutions that support policy adherence and strategic decision‑making. You will build models, projections, and reports to guide business strategy and advise executives on functional directions.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration with healthcare teams and design of metrics rooted in denials information, delivering scalable analytics that drive compliance and organizational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or Doctorate in a quantitative field.
• Eight or more years of professional data analytics experience.
• Strong SQL and data manipulation skills for large datasets.
• Ability to translate complex analyses into executive-ready recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of analytics solutions for policy adherence and operational decisions.
• Create reports, projections, models and presentations for strategy and tactics.
• Advise executives on functional strategies and roadmap decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (BH/Contracting/Medicaid/ND&PPS).
• Drive scalable analytics and change management across stakeholders.

Skills

SQL expertise

ML modeling

Executive reporting

Data analytics

Education

Master's Degree

Doctorate degree

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Humana seeks a Lead Data Scientist to transform large, complex datasets into advanced analytic solutions that support policy adherence and strategic decision‑making. You will build models, projections, and reports to guide business strategy and advise executives on functional directions.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration with healthcare teams and design of metrics rooted in denials information, delivering scalable analytics that drive compliance and organizational efficiency.