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Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
 

Humana’s Marketing Organization is seeking a talented Senior Data Scientist to join our Marketing Data and Analytics team working remote anywhere in the US. The Marketing Data and Analytics team supports marketing initiatives with actionable data and insights across the full consumer lifecycle. We champion a holistic marketing measurement strategy to ensure campaign results are measured with a consistent approach throughout all touchpoints of the consumer funnel. As the Senior Data Scientist, you will support Pharmacy Marketing’s growth initiatives and campaign measurement strategy.

The Pharmacy marketing group has acquisition, retention and engagement campaigns to inform and acquire Humana members to utilizing Humana Pharmacy benefits. Humana members can fill their prescriptions with Humana Pharmacy for their regular prescriptions as well as their specialty medications. This position directly supports the Pharmacy Marketing organization in understanding the needs of the Pharmacy campaigns and helps with measuring the success of each channels and communications with Humana members.

You will partner closely with marketing strategy and business partners to establish realistic business goals for our messaging campaigns, develop data-driven strategies to meet those objectives, and measure success so we can continuously improve our efforts.

Key Role Functions

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business insights for our marketing partners

  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on marketing campaign support

  • Mine, clean and analyze data from company databases and external data sources to build prediction of marketing goals, report on campaign performance over time by each channel

  • Develop custom machine learning models such as segmentation, multi touch attribution, churn models etc.

  • Use predictive modeling to bring insights into Humana member experiences utilizing Regression, Random Forest, XG Boost models, clustering, text mining for revenue generation, and other business outcomes

  • Conduct a power analysis, hypothesis testing, develop marketing A/B test design, support implementation of the tests and present the statistical findings of the test to our business partners

  • Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy

  • Coordinate with different functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes

Only persons with authorization to work permanently in the U.S. need apply. EEO 


Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of data analytics experience OR Master's degree and 2 or more years of data analytics experience

  • Demonstrated experience with SAS, Python, R, and/or SQL

  • Use mathematics, statistics, modeling, business analysis, and technology to transform high volumes of complex data into advanced analytic solutions

  • Manage 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

  • Ability to create reports, projections, models, and presentations to support business strategy and tactics

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced Degree

  • Marketing experience a plus

  • Measuring Campaign Performance

Additional 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 recommended; 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

Humana offers a variety of benefits to promote the best health and well-being of our employees and their families. We design competitive and flexible packages to give our employees a sense of financial security—both today and in the future, including:

  • Health benefits effective day 1

  • Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time and jury duty pay

  • Recognition pay

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

  • Tuition assistance

  • Scholarships for eligible dependents

  • Parental and caregiver leave

  • Employee charity matching program

  • Network Resource Groups (NRGs)

  • Career development opportunities

Our Hiring Process

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we may contact you via text message and email to gather more information using a software platform called HireVue. HireVue Text, Scheduling and Video technologies allow you to interact with us at the time and location most convenient for you. 

If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you may receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a pre-recorded Voice, Text Messaging and/or Video interview.  Your recorded interview will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.

If you have additional questions regarding this role posting and are an Internal Candidate, please send them to the Ask A Recruiter persona by visiting go/Buzz and searching Ask A Recruiter! Please be sure to provide the requisition number so we may be able to research your request quicker.

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, 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: 03-28-2025


About us
 

Humana 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 Employer

It 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.

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What You Should Know About Senior Data Scientist, Humana

At Humana, we’re on a mission to put health first, and we invite you to be a part of our caring community as a Senior Data Scientist! This remote opportunity allows you to directly impact the Pharmacy Marketing team, helping to shape and measure marketing campaigns that inform and engage Humana members with their pharmacy benefits. In this role, you’ll harness data to drive actionable insights and support initiatives aimed at acquiring and retaining Humana members. You will collaborate with marketing strategies and partners to define business goals, develop data-driven strategies, and implement custom machine learning models. Your analytical prowess will help us understand the effectiveness of our marketing channels, enabling continuous improvement, thanks to your efforts in mining and transforming complex data into advanced analytical solutions. If you’re adept with tools like SAS, Python, R, and SQL, plus have a knack for developing A/B testing frameworks and modeling performance metrics, we want to hear from you. Join us and use your skills to make a significant impact in our mission to transform health and improve outcomes for the communities we serve.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Data Scientist Role at Humana
What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Data Scientist at Humana?

As a Senior Data Scientist at Humana, you will drive insights for our Pharmacy Marketing campaigns by collaborating with various partners to identify data opportunities. Your key responsibilities will include mining and analyzing data, developing predictive models, and measuring campaign performance to inform strategic decisions.

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What qualifications do I need to be considered for the Senior Data Scientist role at Humana?

To qualify for the Senior Data Scientist position at Humana, candidates should have a bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of data analytics experience or a master's degree with 2 or more years of experience. Proficiency in SAS, Python, R, and SQL is also crucial, along with strong analytical skills in dealing with complex data.

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How does the Senior Data Scientist role support Humana’s marketing strategies?

The Senior Data Scientist role directly supports Humana’s marketing strategies by providing actionable insights that inform acquisition, retention, and engagement campaigns. By analyzing performance data, this position helps to ensure that marketing efforts are effectively reaching and resonating with Humana members.

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What tools and technologies will I use as a Senior Data Scientist at Humana?

In your role as a Senior Data Scientist at Humana, you will utilize tools such as SAS, Python, R, and SQL for data analysis and modeling. You will also engage in custom machine learning model development to enhance the insights derived from marketing campaigns.

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What benefits does Humana offer for the Senior Data Scientist role?

Humana provides a comprehensive benefits package for the Senior Data Scientist role, which includes health insurance starting from day one, a retirement savings plan with employer match, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and various career development opportunities.

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Common Interview Questions for Senior Data Scientist
What experience do you have with predictive modeling?

In my previous roles, I developed predictive models using statistical methods like regression analysis and machine learning algorithms. I often used tools like R or Python to build and refine these models to predict outcomes and optimize marketing strategies.

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Can you describe a successful marketing analytics project you worked on?

One successful project involved analyzing a multi-channel marketing campaign for client acquisition. I utilized A/B testing to refine messaging and targeted audiences, which resulted in a significant lift in campaign performance metrics and provided valuable insights for future campaigns.

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How do you approach data cleansing before analysis?

I typically start by identifying and addressing missing values, removing duplicates, and standardizing formats. This step is crucial to ensure the quality of the data, as it directly impacts the accuracy of the models I develop.

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How do you ensure your statistical findings are communicated effectively to non-technical stakeholders?

I focus on translating complex statistical language into visual data representations that tell a story. I often create interactive dashboards and presentations that highlight key metrics and actionable insights, ensuring the information is relatable and applicable to my audience.

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What experience do you have with A/B testing in marketing?

I have designed and implemented several A/B tests to determine the effectiveness of different marketing strategies. I focus on clear hypotheses, control groups, and statistical significance, and I present findings in a manner that highlights actionable insights for stakeholders.

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I have extensive experience using SQL to extract and manipulate data from large datasets in various databases. This includes writing complex queries to derive insights for specific marketing campaigns and continuously iterating on them based on results.

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What analytical tools and methodologies do you prefer for data analysis?

I predominantly use Python and R for statistical analysis, along with visualization tools like Tableau for presenting results. I also incorporate methodologies like machine learning for predictive modeling and clustering analysis.

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How do you approach continuously improving marketing strategies based on data?

I advocate for a cycle of testing and learning. By analyzing past campaign performance, I identify areas for improvement, test new strategies, and iterate on them based on updated data and insights to optimize marketing efforts over time.

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Can you explain a time when you used data to make a critical business decision?

In a past role, I analyzed customer data to find a drop in engagement rates. Using insights, I proposed adjustments to the marketing strategy, which involved targeted messaging redeployed via email campaigns, ultimately recovering engagement rates significantly.

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I regularly read industry publications, participate in webinars, and engage in professional networks. I also take online courses to stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies that can enhance my contributions in data science.

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