Humana Looking For Senior Data Scientist (Remote) at Louisville, KY Full Time

Digital Health and Analytics within Humana is dedicated to transforming members’ health experience and Humana’s services using technology and analytics. We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist who will utilize cutting-edge predictive modeling techniques and analysis to rigorously test hypotheses, and complete analyses to turn data into actionable solutions. Being part of a talented team of data scientists with broad skills and applications, the Senior Data Scientist will work cross-functionally and collaboratively with teams across the enterprise through innovative R&D, machine learning, and cutting-edge platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience on healthcare data, demonstrate innovative and creative methods for successfully applying machine learning, statistical, and AI techniques to address business needs. Candidates from a non-healthcare background are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

The Senior Data Scientist uses mathematics, statistics, modeling, business analysis, and technology to transform high volumes of complex data into advanced analytic solutions. The Senior Data Scientist work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

Responsibilities

Develops and validates statistical, machine learning, and AI models, and presentations to deliver business insights to business partners.

Researches and evaluates innovative analytical approaches, methodologies, and solutions.

Interprets and communicates analytics results to analytical and non-analytical business partners.

Collaborates with analytics and data teams to set objectives, approaches, and work plans.

Makes decisions regarding own work methods and those in the project team, sometimes in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed.

Develops, maintains, and collects structured and unstructured data sets for analysis and reporting.

Compiles and presents regular and ad-hoc project status reports.

Follows established guidelines and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Math, and/or related quantitative field

3+ years of experience in Data Science/Advanced Analytics

Demonstrated experience in working on analytical problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial using Python, Spark/PySpark, SQL, R, etc.

Experience developing and tuning statistical, machine learning, and AI models including Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, Neural Networks, Clustering, Regression Analysis, dimensionality reduction techniques, etc.

Experience in using mathematics, statistics, modeling, business analysis, and technology to transform high volumes of complex data into advanced analytic solutions

Experience in developing, maintaining, and collecting structured and unstructured data sets for analysis and reporting

Experience interpreting and communicating analytics results to analytical and non-analytic business partners

Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making on moderately complex to complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks

Ability to works under minimal supervision, using independent judgment

Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

Work experience in the health care industry

Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline, such as Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, and/or related quantitative field

Experience in NLP

Experience in deep learning and/or reinforcement learning, time series, etc.

Experience in Big data environments like Databricks

Experience in cloud-based ecosystems like Azure or AWS

Additional Information

For this job, associates are required to be fully COVID vaccinated, including booster or undergo weekly COVID testing and wear a face covering while at work. The weekly testing will need to be done through an approved Humana vendor, and unvaccinated associates should follow all social distancing and masking protocols if they are required to come into a Humana facility or work outside of their home. We are a healthcare company committed to putting health and safety first for our members, patients, associates, and the communities we serve.

If progressed to offer, you will be required to:
Provide proof of full vaccination, including booster or commit to testing protocols OR

Provide proof of applicable exemption including any required supporting documentation

Medical, religious, state and remote-only work exemptions are available.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40