Senior Data Scientist

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health firstHumana is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join our Fortune #40, Best Places to Work company and help us make a difference as we help our members achieve their best health!The Senior Data Scientist will contribute to Generative AI initiatives at Humana, leveraging state-of-the-art LLMs to build applications. The Senior Data Scientist uses Machine Learning, AI, GenAI, mathematics, statistics, modeling, business analysis, and technology to transform high volumes of complex data into advanced analytic solutions. The Senior Data Scientist work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.The Senior Data Scientist:

Works with Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and GenAI

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

Begins to influence department’s strategy

Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction

Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments

Use your skills to make an impactRequired Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of applicable experience OR Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience

Experience with Python, PySpark, Machine Learning, and AI

Experience building applications and deploying products into production

Experience in using mathematics, statistics, modeling, business analysis, and technology to transform high volumes of complex data into advanced analytic solutions

Experience in working with assignments that involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors

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 strategy and tactics

Ability to make decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components

Proven ability to independently run/manage projects

Preferred Qualifications

PhD

Prior experience with NLP and LLMs (Hugging Face, OpenAI, Langchain, etc.)

Prior experience with Microsoft Azure and the Azure data ecosystem

Prior consulting experience

Additional InformationLocation/Work Style: Remote USWhy Humana?At Humana, we know your well-being is important to you, and it’s important to us too. That’s why we’re committed to making resources available to you that will enable you to become happier, healthier, and more productive in all areas of your life. Just to name a few:

Work-Life Balance

Generous PTO package

Health benefits effective day 1

Annual Incentive Plan

401K - Excellent company match

Well-being program

Paid Volunteer Time Off

If you share our passion for helping people, we likely have the right place for you at Humana.Work at Home GuidanceTo 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

SSN Alert StatementHumana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website.Scheduled Weekly Hours40Pay RangeThe 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.$104,800 - $144,300 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.Description of BenefitsHumana, 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 usHumana 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 EmployerIt 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 veteran status. 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, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=HumanaWebsite.