Senior Data Scientist

Description The Senior Data Scientist will be a part of a team that uses predictive modelling and analytics to assist Humana's HQRI (Healthcare Quality & Reporting Improvement) department. This team specializes in risk adjustment modelling for Medicare, Commercial, and Medicaid businesses. The HQRI department, a critical and high-performance entity within Humana, depends on this team for operational and financial projections based on data science. Responsibilities The Senior Data Scientist in this role will facilitate risk adjustment decision making through predictive analytics. They will deliver practical, accurate, and dependable solutions to the business needs of our operations and finance partners. They will prioritize the customer, delivering punctual and clearly communicated results. Objectives: - Understand and run at least two of our significant models within six months. - Within a year, enhance our models by improving efficiency, constructing a new model/process, or heightening the precision of an existing model. Responsibilities: - Use mathematics, statistics, and programming to generate forecasts that guide risk adjustment operations and strategy. - Cultivate collaborative working relationships with peers and supervisors. - Present complex information in the most useful format to the customer, using tables, charts, graphs, filters, etc., to highlight the most critical aspects of the data. - Always seek to understand customers’ needs and work in collaboration with customers to create solutions that fulfill these needs. The role will be Hybrid Home; implying two days in the office and three days of remote work in a week. Required Qualifications - A Bachelor's Degree and three or more years of data analytics experience. - Proficiency in one of the following: SQL, SAS, R, or Python. - Experience in using mathematics, statistics, modeling, business analysis, and technology to convert high volumes of complex data into advanced analytic solutions. - Ability to exercise independent judgment requiring the analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action. Additional Information Work-At-Home Requirements: To ensure the effectiveness of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates' work, their internet service must meet the following criteria: - A minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; a wireless, wired cable, or DSL connection is suggested. - Satellite, cellular, and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership. - Associates living and working from Home in California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will receive 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 should be conducted from a dedicated space free from ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. Why Humana? You'll enjoy the following benefits as a full-time Humana employee: Compensation and Financial Security — Our pay philosophy is designed to motivate and reward associates for their skills and contributions to the company. We provide options to help you plan for your future and protect your assets: Competitive base pay, Recognition pay, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match. Your Whole Health — Humana's health products and services are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, Health plan incentives, Paternity leave. Work Perks — Humana knows your life extends outside of work. We have many options to support your interests and needs. Some departments have the flexibility to allow associates to work from home, and we offer all associates: Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time, jury duty pay, Associate charity matching program, Discount programs with major retailers. Grow With Us — Humana provides growth and career opportunities that can help you develop your skills and build your future with the organization: Internal and external learning events, Tuition assistance, Inclusion and diversity training. Social Security Task: Alert: Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants considered for an interview will be asked to provide a social security number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from [email protected] with instructions to add the information into the application at Humana’s secure website. Interview Format: As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology called Modern Hire to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. Modern Hire allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you regarding your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule. If you are selected for a first-round interview, you will receive an invitation to participate in a Modern Hire interview. This interview will involve answering a series of questions over the phone or via email. Some questions may require lengthy responses and using a computer versus phone for typing may be more practical. This interview should take about 15-20 minutes. Your recorded interview will be reviewed, and you will subsequently be informed if you will be proceeding to the next round of interviews. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40