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Lead NLP Data Scientist Remote US

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Metairie, LA, United States

Posted on
Oct 29, 2025

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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

Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our ****

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