Lead Data Scientist

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 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 works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

The Lead Data Scientist develops, maintains, and collects structured and unstructured data sets for analysis and reporting. Creates reports, projections, models, and presentations to support business strategy and tactics. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks and works under minimal supervision. Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

This particular role will be responsible for statistical evaluations of pilot programs for Humana's segmentation strategy, including new plan pilots, marketing pilots, and retention efforts. The individual will also be a part of Humana's Test and Learn committee, which oversees all statistical pilot evaluations organization wide.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience

• 2 or more years project leadership experience

• 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 work under minimal supervision using independent judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree

• Knowledge of insurance and/or Medicare Advantage

• Job operates on Eastern or Central time zone hours

Work-At-Home Information

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.

• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.

• 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 …