Lead Data Scientist - People Analytics

at Humana in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

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 will analyze data from multiple sources including data lakes, internal and external sources, and data warehouses. Utilizing your expertise in predictive modeling, statistics, trend analysis, and a suite of other analytical techniques, to unearth, examine, and pinpoint the critical data necessary to decode behaviors, address a variety of organizational challenges, and construct compelling business cases. Your work will contribute to fostering a culture of innovation, enhancing employee experiences, and steering strategic decision-making across all organizational levels. 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.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

+ Responsible for developing sophisticated data analytics models and reports, utilizing a range of tools including but not limited to Power BI and its AI capabilities, Power Apps, SQL, and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), etc.

+ Excel in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of a diverse array of data to discover causal relationships, identify trigger points, and make informed predictions that will shape strategic HR initiatives and policies.

+ Employ your skills in time series forecasting to develop predictive models. Test these models beyond initial datasets and validate their effectiveness in real-world scenarios, ensuring they are robust and reliable.

+ Quantify the significance of data variances and employ a wide spectrum of statistical methods, from traditional techniques to innovative approaches within the Big Data realm, to support sound decision-making.

+ Create and deliver compelling reports, charts, tables, and other visual aids, utilizing your strong capabilities in communication, data storytelling, and presentation skills to effectively share findings and influence strategic directions

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

+ Master’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 works under minimal supervision, using independent judgment

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

Preferred Qualifications

+ PhD

Additional Information

Social Security Task:

Alert: Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants being considered for an interview will be asked to provide a social security number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions to add the information into the application at Humana’s secure website.

Work-At-Home Requirements:

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

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

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

• Associates 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 associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.

• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

Interview Format:

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information for you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule. If you are selected for a first-round interview, you will receive an email correspondence inviting you to participate in a HireVue interview. In this interview, you will receive a set of interview questions over your phone and you will provide recorded or text message responses to each question. You should anticipate this interview to take about 15 minutes. Your recorded interview will be reviewed, and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$126,800 – $174,500 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

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.

About us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of ?Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of ?Humana?to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, ge