Humana is seeking a Lead Data Scientist who has extensive experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP). The ideal candidate will have experience developing NLP models with transformer architecture and preferably have experience with Hugging Face. This is your opportunity 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!

Responsibilities

The Lead NLP Data Scientist uses mathematics, statistics, modeling, business analysis, and technology to transform high volumes of complex data into advanced analytic solutions. The Lead NLP Data Scientist works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

The Lead 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.

• Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance.

• Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision.

• Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and 4 years of professional experience leveraging large sets of structured and unstructured data to develop tactical and strategic insights

• 2 or more years project leadership experience

• Experience developing natural language processing (NLP) models with transformer architecture

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

• Successful demonstrated experience in working on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial

• 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

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks

• Ability to works under minimal supervision, using independent judgment

• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative discipline, such as Computer Science, Mathematics or Statistics and/or related field

• Healthcare or managed care experience

• Demonstrated experience with Python, Hugging Face, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Spark or similar statistical tools

Additional Information:

Why 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 – Immediate company match

• Well-being program

• Paid Volunteer Time Off

• Student Loan Refinancing

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

Vaccine Policy:

Humana and its subsidiaries require vaccinated associates who work outside of their home to submit proof of vaccination, including COVID-19 boosters. Associates who remain unvaccinated must either undergo weekly negative COVID testing OR wear a mask at all times while in a Humana facility or while working in the field.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40