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Senior Data Scientist

Humana
Work at Home - Kentucky, United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Feb 2026
💰 $161,700/yr($117,600/yr$161,700/yr)

About the role

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The Senior Data Scientist uses 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 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 impact
 

Required Qualifications

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

  • 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

  • Proficiency in Python, Pyspark or similar programming languages

  • Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)

  • Experience with building end-to-end modeling pipeline using PySpark

  • Strong understanding of data pipelines, ETL processes, and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP, AWS)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree

  • PhD

  • Experience in digital shopping/e-commerce

  • Experience with recommendation system

  • Experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and LLM

  • Experience in test & learn, and/or experiment design

  • Knowledge of Medicare plans

Additional Information

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Work-At-Home Information

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

  • At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.

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

  • Employees 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 employees 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.

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.


 

$117,600 - $161,700 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,

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