Clinical Innovations Metrician - Humana (Louisville, KY)

Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services - through traditional and consumer-choice plans - to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals. Today, Humana is a leader in consumer engagement. Throughout its diversified customer portfolio, the company provides guidance that can both help lower costs and lead to a better health plan experience.

Role: Clinical Innovations Metrician Requisition ID: 33996 Assignment: Predictive Modeling/ Data Mining Analyst Location: Louisville, KY Recruiter: dfingers [at] humana.com (replace [at] by @)

(use above requisition ID # when searching on Humana.com, Select the Careers link and then the Career Opportunities link, both are located on the left side of the page)

Assignment Capsule

As a Predictive Modeling/ Data Mining Analyst you will perform data analysis, develop algorithms and predictive models, and present technical information to a broad audience. You will apply algorithms and modeling tools to real client data, and develop solutions with other areas of the business. Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain a suite of predictive analytics to drive consumer engagement in Humana’s clinical activities
• Develop statistical models & methodologies to predict, quantify, and/or forecast various business/health metrics
• Ensure and maintain data quality and reliability
• Provide expertise and assistance in implementing model results in ongoing business processes
• Identify and recommend new data sources that will maximize analytic output and conclusions
• Create customized reports with a team of analysts
• Ensure full and clear documentation of all processes

Key Competencies

• Acts Strategically: You foster a consistent understanding of strategy, translate it into defined plans, and "stay the course" to implement it, while anticipating and identifying where change is needed.
• Leadership: You inspire extraordinary results by: engaging associates, valuing diversity and shaping culture to support a high performance environment.
• Communication: You actively listen to others to understand their perspective and ensure continuous understanding regardless of communication channel or audience.
• Innovate: You introduce new ideas and processes which improve performance and productivity.

Role Essentials

• Master’s Degree in Math, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
• Prior experience on data mining, statistics, pattern recognition, machine learning
• Strong experience using modeling tools such as SAS, SPSS, R, Matlab
• Passion for solving challenging technical problems, creativity, and detail orientated
• Ability to effectively communicate results of statistical models to broad audience

Role Desirables

• PhD Degree in Math, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
• Advanced experience and in-depth knowledge of modeling techniques, such as feature transformation, selection, nonlinear modeling including neural networks, boosted trees etc.
• Experience of develop and implement models in transactional databases
• Experience with SAS Enterprise Miner
• Experience with large data sets especially health care data

Reporting Relationships

You will report to a Manager. This area is under the leadership of the VP of Health Guidance Organization & Chief Operating Officer.

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