Lead Data Scientist

Humana

Lead Data Scientist overseeing analytical frameworks and predictive models to inform strategic decisions at Humana. Collaborating with executives to elevate data-driven decision-making and impact growth initiatives.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Kentucky, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $142,300 - $195,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

NumpyPandasPythonScikit-LearnSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage data science solutions from end to end, including business problem definition, data exploration, model development, insight generation, and presentation to senior leadership.
Develop forecasts to project member eligibility, program volumes, and operational capacity needs.
Identify and evaluate leading indicators that signal future performance, risks, or opportunities.
Assist in developing benchmarks, targets, and goals to support program planning and performance management.
Measure program effectiveness and quantify business impact.
Create segmentation models to support targeted outreach, intervention planning, and member-level prioritization.
Build and deploy machine learning models in a cloud-based environment using tools such as Python, PySpark, and SQL.
Model care gap closure opportunities and assess potential impact on HEDIS Stars measures.
Translate complex data, modeling approaches, and analytic findings into clear insights for non-technical leaders and stakeholders.
Collaborate with business partners, data science peers, technology teams, and operational stakeholders to deliver scalable analytic solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree and 4+ years of experience
2 or more years project leadership experience
Experience in healthcare analytics - Population Health, Medicare Advantage, Stars, HEDIS or quality measures.
Experience applying mathematics, statistics, machine learning, and predictive modeling to complex business problems.
Proficiency with Python, PySpark, and SQL.
Experience working with large datasets in a cloud-based analytics environment.
Experience developing forecasting, segmentation, and predictive modeling solutions.
Business analysis and consulting skills, with the ability to connect analytic work to business strategy and measurable outcomes.
Experience presenting technical concepts and analytic insights to non-technical audiences, including senior leaders.

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

data scienceforecastingsegmentation modelingpredictive modelingmachine learningstatisticsmathematicsdata explorationmodel developmentprogram effectiveness measurement

Soft Skills

project leadershipbusiness analysisconsultingcommunicationcollaborationinsight generationpresentation skillsproblem definitionperformance managementstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Master's Degree