[Remote] Lead Data Scientist, Stars Analytics

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Humana Inc. is a leading U.S. healthcare company focused on improving the health of the communities they serve. They are seeking a Lead Data Scientist to transform complex data into advanced analytic solutions, develop predictive models, and advise executives on functional strategies. This role requires independent judgment and decision-making on complex issues while working under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• The Lead Data Scientist uses mathematics, statistics, modeling, business analysis, and technology to transform high volumes of complex data into advanced analytic solutions
• The Lead Data Scientist develops, maintains, and collects structured and unstructured data sets for analysis and reporting
• They will create reports, projections, models, and presentations to support business strategy and tactics
• They will advise executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance
• They will exercise independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks and works under minimal supervision
• They will use independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action
• The Lead Data Scientist designs predictive models and forecasting capabilities to estimate measure-level and contract-level Star Rating performance
• This role drives the maintenance and enhancement of existing forecasting models, while also identifying opportunities for the team to advance what we deliver associated with Star Rating forecasts and make the connection to action simpler for teammates and leaders

Skills

• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• 2 or more years project leadership experience
• Experience with one of both of the following programming languages: Python and/or R
• Previous or current consultant background experience
• Demonstrated ability to articulate ideas effectively and communicate clearly in both written and oral forms to stakeholders and executive team
• Experience in using mathematics, statistics, modeling, business analysis, and technology to transform high volumes of complex data into advanced analytic solutions
• Successful demonstrated experience in working on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial
• Experience in developing, maintaining, and collecting structured and unstructured data sets for analysis and reporting
• Experience in creating reports, projections, models, and presentations to support business
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making on 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
• Master's Degree or higher-level education
• Experience with Healthcare and Medicare Stars
• Fluency with AI or Agentic AI
• Experience using Databricks
• Candidates who reside or are within close commuting distance to Louisville, KY

Benefits

• This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
• Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being.
• Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work.
• Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
• Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.

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