Senior Data Scientist

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The Senior Data Scientist develops an understanding of complex number systems, proves theorems, and applies mathematical, statistical and epidemiologic principles to identify trends, variable associations, and cause-effect relationships in data sets across Utilization Management and Care Management. You will contribute to causal evaluation efforts by applying a practical approach and developing analyses that balance risk, rigor, and feasibility to support informed decision-making across the enterprise.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with Utilization Management (UM) and Care Management teams to streamline workflows and improve quality metrics, patient outcomes, and provider experience.

• Translate complex analyses into actionable insights for non-technical audiences to inform decision-making.

• Design and execute analyses that balance statistical rigor and business feasibility to support enterprise initiatives.

• Apply statistical and epidemiologic methods to identify trends, associations, and causal drivers within healthcare datasets.

• Prepare clear documentation of methodologies, findings, and interpretations to ensure transparency and reproducibility.

• Produce technical reports, summaries, and quantitative analyses to support clinical and operational strategies.

• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and present findings at conferences and industry forums.

Use your skills to make an impact

What You'll Bring

• Master's degree in statistics, epidemiology, mathematics, or a related field.

• At least 2 or more years of experience leveraging generative AI tools, methods, and evaluation approaches, including experience identifying high-value business use cases, assessing technical feasibility and limitations, and applying responsible use principles in research, analytics, or operational settings.

• 5 or more years of technical experience (e.g. statistical analysis, modeling, data science).

• Experience translating ambiguous problems to testable questions.

• Expertise in designing and executing experimental and quasi-experimental analysis with a clear understanding of assumptions and tradeoffs in the methodological choices.

• Demonstrated experience communicating findings, and the analysis and assumptions used to arrive at them, to cross-functional stakeholders.

• Ability to travel as needed.

What Sets You Apart

• Ph.D. degree in statistics, epidemiology, mathematics, or a related field.

• Fluency in Python, R or similar software.

• Demonstrated experience leading (or making meaningful contributions to) quasi-experimental analyses of real-world data to influence decisions.

• Two years of work experience in consulting, applied research, healthcare, insurance, or related industry (outside of academia).

• Demonstrated experience supporting measurement at different stages of project scale, e.g. feasibility pilots, outcomes studies, and full scaling.

Additional Information

Work-At-Home Requirements

• Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.

• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.

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

• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

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Interview Format

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

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.

$104,000 - $143,000 per year

This 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.

Application Deadline: 07-26-2026

About us

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our 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 and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

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