Lead Data Scientist (Remote)

Company: Humana
Location: Torrance
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

**Description**This team supports several business units within Humana, including, but not limited to HR, Risk, Finance, etc. 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.**Responsibilities**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.**Required Qualifications:**+ Master's Degree + 6 years of experience, or equivalent experience with a Bachelors degree.+ Experience with big data tools, especially Spark (PySpark)+ Proficient in Tensorflow+ Comfortable working with tools on the cloud+ 2 or more years project leadership experience with the ability to think independently and creatively and bring solutions to the table. Ability to work under minimal supervision, using independent judgment+ Experience in using mathematics, statistics, modeling, business analysis, and technology to transform high volumes of complex data into advanced analytic solutions+ Demonstrated experience in AI Implementation and ML modeling.+ Proficiency in programming, preferably Python.+ 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+ Strong written and oral communication skills**Nice to Have:**+ PhD+ Previous experience in Fraud modeling, Forecasting, and Time series analysis.+ Experience working in Marketing+ Previous experience with strategy advancement, planning projects, and driving implementation.+ Previous managerial, consulting, or business lead experience**How We Work:**We knock down barriers to health and are a catalyst so that people can live their best lives on their terms. We live our values in all that we do.**THRIVE together**+ Build Trust: Our team is authentic, we are honest and transparent, and we make promises and then deliver on them. You can rely on us, always.+ Embrace Positivity: We believe in the power of positive messages, positive emotions and positive relationships to motivate our teammates and our members to live their best lives.**RETHINK routine**+ Be Curious and Humble: We don't know everything. To deliver on our mission, we need to be intensely curious and open to challenging own assumptions about the world, the industry, the solution, and our own members' experiences.+ Solve Problems with Creativity: We are especially skilled in navigating complexity, solving tough problems and making concepts real as we forge a new path in healthcare.**CULTIVATE uniqueness**+ Elevate Others: We value the impact and contributions of our teammates and members. We are supportive leaders, collaborating and building relationships to enable others to reach their highest potential.+ Value Diverse Perspectives: We value each individual for who they are and their unique skills. In building diverse teams and learning from the perspectives of others, we create more inclusive solutions.**Your wellness is important to us:**Due to COVID-19, most of our employees are working from home. We have implemented a virtual hiring process and continue to interview candidates by phone or video and are onboarding new hires remotely. We value the safety of each member of our team because we know we are all in this together.**Location** : Louisville, KY (Preferred) or RemoteTravel: 15-25% post-COVID**Please Note:**For this job, associates are required to be fully COVID vaccinated 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 **OR**+ Commit to weekly testing, following all CDC protocols, **OR**+ Provide documentation for a medical or religious exemption consideration.This policy will not supersede state or local laws. Requests for these exemptions should be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to your scheduled first day of work.**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40

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