Humana | Sr Data Scientist – Responsible AI | Louisville, KY | United States | BigDataKB.com | 2023-01-27

The Senior Data Scientist will join the Responsible Augmented Intelligence (AI) Team within Humana’s AI Center of Excellence. The role of the Responsible AI team is to ensure that all of Humana’s AI programs are developed in an ethical, equitable, explainable, and governable way. The team collaborates with Humana’s data science, analytics, and data governance teams to ensure that the principles and best practices of Responsible AI development are implemented across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Data Scientist with the Responsible Augmented Intelligence team, you will have the opportunity to develop technical solutions to ensure ethical compliance of Humana’s AI programs. In this role, you will research and implement state-of-the-art Responsible AI best practices at enterprise scale.

Key responsibilities:

• Leverage large sets of structured and unstructured data to develop tactical and strategic insights in the Responsible AI domain

• Serve as a subject matter expert on technical matters of Responsible AI especially with respect to the detection and mitigation of bias in a wide range of predictive analytics applications

• Develop software applications that will be used by Humana’s data science community to translate the principles of Responsible AI development into practice.

• Contribute to the Analytics Community’s sharing of best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative discipline, such as Computer Science, Mathematics or Statistics and/or related field

• 3 or more years of professional experience leveraging large sets of structured and unstructured data to develop tactical and strategic insights

• Advanced proficiency with Python and associated libraries

• Ability to develop and validate advanced machine learning models in various domains

• Experience interpreting and communicating analytic results to technical and non-technical audiences

• Able to lead conversations on sensitive issues such as gender, race, and income disparities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline, such as Computer Science, Mathematics or Statistics and/or related field

• Knowledgeable in research on algorithmic fairness, transparency, and accountability especially around the detection and mitigation of unconscious bias in machine learning models

• Healthcare or managed care experience

• Familiarity working with marginalized groups or knowledge of diverse social histories

• Prior experience working with AI ethics stakeholders

Additional Information

Covid Vaccine Policy:

According to Humana’s COVID-19 policy, vaccination and masking is required regardless of vaccination status (with exception for eating and drinking) for associates working in a clinical setting where patients receive care (e.g., pharmacy retail locations, clinics, home care). The policy only requires the primary series alone (first and second vaccine). Boosters are encouraged, but not required. Associates have the option to request an accommodation for medical, religious or other personal needs.

Work-At-Home Requirements:

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates 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

• Associates 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 associates 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

Why Humana? You’ll experience the following perks as a full-time Humana employee:

Compensation and Financial Security — Our pay philosophy is designed to motivate and reward associates for their skills and contributions to the company. We provide options to help you plan for your future and protect your assets: Competitive base pay, Recognition pay, 401(k) retirement savings plan (125% match for the first 6% contributed by an associate), etc.

Your Whole Health — Humana’s health products and services are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, Health plan incentives, Paternity leave, etc.

Work Perks — Humana knows your life extends outside of work. We have many options to support your interests and needs. Some departments have the flexibility to allow associates to work from home, and we offer all associates: Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time, jury duty pay, Associate charity matching program, Discount programs with major retailers, etc.

Grow With Us — Humana provides growth and career opportunities that can help you develop your skills and build your future with the organization: Internal and external learning events, Tuition assistance, Inclusion and diversity training, etc.

Social Security Task:

Alert: Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants being considered for an interview will be asked to provide a social security number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions to add the information into the application at Humana’s secure website.

Interview Format:

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology called Modern Hire to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. Modern Hire allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information for you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

If you are selected for a first-round interview, you will receive an email correspondence inviting you to participate in a Modern Hire interview. In this interview, you will receive a set of interview questions over your phone or via email to complete. Some of the questions may require longer responses and using a computer vs phone to type responses may work best. You should expect this interview to take about 15-20 minutes. Your responses will be reviewed, and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to the next round of interviews.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40