Lead Data Scientist, Stars Analytics

Humana

Lead Data Scientist developing models and forecasts to support business strategies at Humana. Working with complex data to enhance Star Rating performance and decision-making for executives.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $142,300 - $195,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Lead Data Scientist uses mathematics, statistics, modeling, business analysis, and technology to transform high volumes of complex data into advanced analytic solutions.
Works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.
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.
Designs predictive models and forecasting capabilities to estimate measure-level and contract-level Star Rating performance.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonRmathematicsstatisticsmodelingbusiness analysisdata analysispredictive modelingforecastingdata collection

Soft Skills

communicationindependent judgmentdecision makingproblem solvingarticulation of ideasleadershipstakeholder engagementpresentation skillsstrategic thinkingadaptability