Lead NLP Data Scientist (Remote US)

Description

The Lead NLP Data Scientist leverages large sets of structured and unstructured data to develop tactical and strategic insights. The Lead NLP Data Scientist works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

Responsibilities

The Lead NLP Data Scientist:

• Collaborates with analytic and data teams to set objectives, approaches, and work plans.
• Researches and evaluates new analytical methodologies, approaches, and solutions.
• Develops and validates statistical forecasting models and tools.
• Interprets and communicates analytic results to analytical and non-analytical business partners and executive decision makers.
• 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

• Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative discipline, such as Computer Science, Mathematics or Statistics and/or related field
• 8 or more years of professional experience leveraging large sets of structured and unstructured data to develop tactical and strategic insights
• Experience developing natural language processing (NLP) models with the transformer architecture
• Experience developing and validating statistical forecasting models and tools
• Experience interpreting and communicating analytic results to analytical and non-analytical business partners and executive decision makers
• Clear oral and written communication skills
• Flexible, dynamic personality who works well in a team environment and is also able to lead individual contributors
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline, such as Computer Science, Mathematics or Statistics and/or related field
• Healthcare or managed care experience
• 2 or more years of project leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience with Python, Huggingface, Tensorflow, Pytorch, Spark or similar statistical tools
• Experience performing data management, mining, and manipulation along with analytics

Additional Information

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