[Remote] Principal Data Scientist at Humana

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in data science
  • 5+ years specifically focused on AI and NLP applications
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R
  • Extensive experience in NLP libraries (e.g., NLTK, spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers)
  • Extensive experience in frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch for model development
  • Demonstrated ability to process and analyze large textual datasets, extracting meaningful insights, building predictive models, using generative AI techniques
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities

Responsibilities

  • Design AI solutions using Python, computer vision, and generative models like LLMs and diffusion models
  • Ensure responsible development aligned with Humana’s ethical standards, focusing on transparency, safety, and real-world impact
  • Design autonomous AI agents using frameworks (i.e. LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI) to support reasoning and decision-making in healthcare
  • Embed AI into Humana’s systems and workflows
  • Partner with business teams to understand challenges, co-create solutions, and communicate AI capabilities clearly
  • Design for scalability, reliability, and compliance
  • Work with engineering and product teams to implement best practices for deploying and maintaining AI models in production
  • 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
  • Works with senior executives to develop and drive segment or enterprise-wide functional strategies
  • Advises one or more areas, programs or functions and provides recommendations to senior executives on matters of significance
  • Use your skills to make an impact

Skills

Python
Computer Vision
Generative Models
LLMs
Diffusion Models
LangChain
LangGraph
AutoGen
CrewAI
AI Solution Design
Responsible AI
Accountable AI
Scalability
Reliability
Compliance
Data Science
AI Systems Design

Humana

Health insurance provider for seniors and military

About Humana

Humana provides health and well-being services, focusing on Medicare Advantage plans for seniors, military personnel, and communities. Their plans include HMO, PPO, and PFFS options, designed to improve health outcomes through comprehensive and flexible coverage. Humana's revenue comes from government contracts and member premiums, and they aim to maintain high renewal rates by offering quality service and competitive benefits. The company stands out by fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging among its employees, while also ensuring accessibility for all members, including offering free language interpreter services. Humana's goal is to deliver value to its members through an extensive provider network and innovative health solutions.

Louisville, KentuckyHeadquarters
1961Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Social Impact, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Potential over-reliance on AI could disrupt operations if systems fail or are compromised.
Rising medical costs and tightening Medicare reimbursements may strain financial performance.
Leadership change with new CEO Jim Rechtin could lead to strategic disruptions.

Differentiation

Humana is a leader in Medicare Advantage plans, focusing on seniors and military personnel.
The company emphasizes inclusivity, offering free language interpreter services for accessibility.
Humana leverages AI and cloud technologies through a partnership with Google Cloud.

Upsides

Humana's investment in Healthpilot enhances digital enrollment for Medicare options.
The company is the first insurer to cover TMS therapy for adolescent depression.
Humana's focus on value-based care aims to improve outcomes for kidney disease patients.

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