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**Job Number** 24099020

**Job Category** Information Technology

**Location** Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States

**Schedule** Full-Time

**Located Remotely?** Y

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Management

**JOB SUMMARY**

Applies advanced computational techniques in the development of business solutions to data-intensive problems in the hospitality industry. This rewarding position provides a career as part of a team that makes a direct revenue impact on Marriott hotels, globally, by providing tools that facilitate data-driven decision making in the disciplines of pricing, revenue management, sales and reservations. Works as part of a team that supports computationally-intensive data analysis and modeling efforts, provides pricing and statistical modeling and technical expertise; performs undirected research on large volumes of data to reach business conclusions and recommendations; contributes complex programming and analysis in revenue management and sales systems; analyzes data and builds innovative models to deliver business solutions; functions as a subject matter expert in all phases of the project lifecycle – inception, prototyping, design, testing, rollout and support. The Operations Research team seeks a flexible candidate with a willingness to learn that brings unique perspectives to enable creative data-driven solutions to the challenges at Marriott.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**Education and Experience**

**Required:**

+ Graduate degree in a rigorous quantitative, technical or scientific subject, including Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Data Engineering, Computer Science or Engineering

+ 2+ years’ industry or research experience; applying analytical and programming skills against data-intensive and complex modeling or systems development

+ 2+ years’ experience in software development

+ Knowledge and experience with Python (pandas / Numpy / SciPy), Java or C/C++, SQL at an advanced level with an understanding of complexity theory

+ An inherent curiosity in researching and developing solutions to complex and often open-ended business problems

+ An ability to explain and present mathematical concepts and results to technical and non-technical audiences

+ Strong communications skills and ability to work within a team

+ Knowledge of relational databases

+ Software engineering skills (e.g. distributed computing, object-oriented development, data cleansing, algorithms and data structures)

+ Experience with designing or supporting analytical systems, focusing on model quality and code efficiency

**Preferred:**

+ Experience performing predictive modeling, forecasting, or statistical analysis on large scale datasets.

+ Experience with Big Data platforms (i.e. Hadoop) and cloud technologies.

+ Experience with Machine learning tools and techniques (e.g. k-nearest neighbors, random forests, ensemble methods, etc.)

+ Experience in developing analytic driven solutions to business problems

+ Understands complex, discrete data sets with subtle underlying biases

+ Experience with linear, mixed integer, non-linear or dynamic programming models and familiarity with optimization software (CPLEX, Gurobi).

+ SAS programming (including SAS/HPF, SAS/ETS, and macros) or R Programming.

+ Readiness to debug existing codes to identify source of reported application issues

**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**

**Technical Leadership**

+ Trains and/or mentors other team members, and peers as appropriate

+ Provides leadership on solution structure, tasks, timeline and estimates for revenue management deliverables

+ Partners with planning teams to articulate possible solutions to business problems and to develop requirements for new models

**Delivering Technology**

+ Formulates methods for measuring the effectiveness of pricing and revenue management activities.

+ Prepares detailed specifications for translation of complex business processes into models and prototypes

+ Develops and implements efficient, scalable algorithms using appropriate technologies/software/architectures

+ Writes software and utility software tools to create and test new models

+ Assists the Application Delivery teams in support of operations

+ Assists the Application Delivery team in the maintenance of existing models

+ Provides work/cost estimates for client requests

+ Prepares documentation for client review.

+ Conducts reviews, discusses findings, risks and challenges and establishes courses of action

**IT Governance**

+ Follows all defined iT standards and processes and provides input for improvements to the appropriate process owners as needed

+ Maintains a proper balance between business and operational risk

+ Follows the defined project management standards and processes

**Service Provider Management**

To the extent that this role interacts with service providers:

+ Validates that Service Providers develop and manage respective aspects of a project plan, including schedules, deliverables, and appropriate metrics.

+ Makes short term plans for the team to effectively utilize resources

+ Monitors Service Provider outcomes

+ Reviews estimates of work effort for client project provided by Service Providers for accuracy

+ Facilitates timely resolution of service delivery problems and minimizes the impact to clients

**MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES**

**Leadership**

+ **Communication** - Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods.

+ **Leading Through Vision and Values** -Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of employee decision making and action.

+ **Managing Change** -Initiates and/or manages the change process and energizes it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace; serves as role model for how to handle change by maintaining composure and performance level under pressure or when experiencing challenges.

+ **Problem Solving and Decision Making** - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems, and chooses a course of action.

+ **Professional Demeanor** - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.

+ **Strategy Development** - Develops business plans by exploring and systematically evaluating opportunities with the greatest potential for producing positive results; ensures successful preparation and execution of business plans through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes.

**Managing Execution**

+ **Building a Successful Team** -Uses an effective interpersonal style to build a cohesive team; inspires and sustains team cohesion and engagement by focusing the team on its mission and importance to the organization.

+ **Strategy Execution** – Ensures successful execution across of business plans designed to maximize customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes.

+ **Driving for Results** - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.

**Building Relationships**

+ **Customer Relationships** - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer/stakeholder needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards.

+ Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.

+ **Strategic Partnerships** -Develops collaborative relationships with fellow employees and business partners by making them feel valued, appreciated, and included; explores partnership opportunities with other people in and outside the organization; influences and leverages corporate and continental shared services and/or discipline leaders (e.g., HR, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Revenue Management) to achieve objectives; maintains effective external relations with government, business and industry in respective countries; performs effectively as a liaison between locations, disciplines, and corporate to ensure needed resources are received and corporate strategies are understood and executed.

**Generating Talent and Organizational Capability**

+ **Developing Others** -Supports the development of other’s skills and capabilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively.

+ **Organizational Capability** - Evaluates and adapts the structure of assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.

**Learning and Applying Professional Expertise**

+ **Continuous Learning** - Actively identifies new areas for learning; regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities; uses newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learns through their application.

+ **Technical Acumen** - Understanding and utilizing professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges

+ **Technical Intelligence:** Knowledge and ability to define and apply appropriate technology to enhance business process

+ **Development Methodologies:** Knowledge of general stages of SDLC framework and the application tiers within the development space.

+ **Information Security:** Knowledge of the security considerations relevant within the development space, including industry best practices related to information security

+ **Business Acumen** - Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach business and administrative challenges.

+ **Basic Competencies** - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.

+ **Basic Computer Skills** - Using basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).

+ **Mathematical Reasoning** - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.

+ **Oral Comprehension** - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

+ **Reading Comprehension** - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

+ **Writing** - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

**California Applicants Only:** The salary range for this position is $96,038 to $209,169 annually.

**Colorado Applicants Only:** The salary range for this position is $96,038 to $190,154 annually.

**Hawaii Applicants Only:** The salary range for this position is $116,205 to $209,169annually.

**New York Applicants Only:** The salary range for this position is $96,038 to $209,169 annually.

**Washington Applicants Only:** The salary range for this position is $96,038 to $209,169 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus. Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.

All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.

The application deadline for this position is 28 days after the date of this posting, June 7, 2024.

_Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. **Be** where you can do your best work,​ **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global​ team, and **become** the best version of you.

Responsible for writing emails, conducting research in various topics such as; urban heat, climate change, agriculture, etc. Citing sources and compiling data to present to supervisors.
Dress business casual.

Shadow talent partners to gain exposure to sourcing, recruiting, and interviewing. Learn about homebuilding by participating in executives presentations. Researching competitor information.
Assist with Meritage Homes Internship Program administrative tasks. Gather and compile attendance data on intern presentations.
Dress code business casual
Drug testing
Background check required
18 years and older

Experience strategic development and execution of AZ Blue. Supporting process improvement & migration strategies through development of workflows, business plans & service continuity.
Requires GPA 3.0 or higher
Interview with team prior

**Summary:**

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.

**Required Skills:**

Research Scientist Responsibilities:

1. Perform research and develop solutions to computer software and computer hardware problems.

2. Research, design, and develop new optimization algorithms and techniques to improve the efficiency and performance of Meta’s platforms.

3. Design and implement large-scale distributed software systems to serve large numbers of complex requests simultaneously and without failure.

4. Utilize technical research background, train new ranking models, and run experiments.

5. Create tools for migrating large bodies of user data across systems for new products, scalability efforts, and development of new core infrastructure.

6. Use machine learning, statistics, or other data techniques to build algorithms.

7. Suggest, collect, and synthesize system requirements from stakeholders and create effective feature roadmaps.

8. Analyze and resolve computer challenges from a system engineering standpoint.

9. Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

10. Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

11. Telecommute from anywhere in the U.S. permitted.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Minimum Qualifications:

12. Requires a PhD degree in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field,

13. OR completion of all coursework towards a PhD degree in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field.

14. Position also requires completion of a university-level course/research project/internship/thesis in the following:

15. Algorithms, data structures, or systems software

16. Solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches

17. Gathering, manipulating, or analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources

18. Communicating complex research in a clear, precise, and actionable manner

19. Research in topics closely related to machine learning, NLP, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, signal processing, data mining, artificial intelligence, information retrieval, or computer vision

20. Performing research that enables learning the semantics of data (images, video, text, audio, or other modalities) and advances the technology of intelligent machines

21. Devising better data-driven models of human behavior

22. Adapting standard machine learning methods to best enterprise modern parallel environments: distributed clusters, multicore SMP, or GPU

23. Developing highly scalable classifiers and tools leveraging machine learning, statistics, regression, rules-based models, or mathematical models and

24. Java, C++, Perl, PHP, or Python.

**Public Compensation:**

$210,255/year to $240,240/year + bonus + equity + benefits

**Industry:** Internet

**Equal Opportunity:**

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

**Position Summary**

We are looking for highly-trained and passionate Research Scientist – Clinical & Translational Research (CTR) to lead research projects of leveraging the world’s largest cancer database of comprehensive and deep molecular data and clinical outcome to advance precision medicine in oncology.

The Research Scientist - CTR will work closely with a network (Caris Precision Oncology Alliance) of over 55 leading cancer institutions and organizations including NCI and numerous NCI-designated cancer centers as well as top biopharma partners. The Research Scientist - CTR will apply his / her research and problem-solving skills to solving translational research questions for Caris’s academic and biopharma partners, while working collaboratively across Caris teams. Research results will be presented at major conferences and published in top clinical oncology journals, and leveraged to inform critical elements of drug development including biomarker strategy, cohort builds and assessment, and treatment patterns in patient populations of interest.

**Job Responsibilities**

+ Lead research projects assigned by team leadership, initiated either internally or externally as collaborative efforts; apply knowledge of cancer biology, molecular genetics, and clinical oncology to ensure the quality and novelty of the projects.

+ Work under the supervision of CTR leadership for study design, planning and data interpretation; work in close collaboration and synergy with data scientists on data extraction and perform the most appropriate statistical analysis.

+ Communicate effectively with external stakeholders including POA collaborators, biopharma partners and/or company leadership and to formulate and refine research ideas and proposals to ensure the scientific originality and maximum impact to advancing precision oncology.

+ Act as POA tumor group scientific leads, work closely with the POA tumor group chairs to facilitate and lead the tumor group conference calls and in person meetings, to drive and maintain the research activity of each POA tumor group.

+ Work closely with cross-functional teams internally or externally, including but not limited to Cognitive Computing team, POA Strategy team, Biopharma & business Development, Medical Affairs scientists, Bioinformatics, Molecular Science Liaison Team, Molecular Geneticists, pathologists and statisticians.

+ Draft to manuscripts, conference abstracts, posters, and/or presentation slides for various audiences

+ Work collaboratively with internal/external researchers on editing drafts until finalization and publication.

+ Be familiar with the CMI reports, including the tests and evidence review process, in order to align research projects with the overall goal of the company.

+ Stay abreast of the fast emerging scientific and clinical literature in the field of clinical oncology, share with the CTR team and medical affairs team knowledge and progress in the space.

**Required Qualifications**

+ Ph.D. in a biological science related to cancer biology, biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology or biostatistics.

+ Extensive knowledge in cancer biology of solid tumors, deep understanding of molecular genetics and familiarity with targeted and immune therapies in cancer treatment required.

+ Conditions of Employment: Individuals must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, and reference verification.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Previous research experience in the molecular diagnostic field of oncology is preferred.

+ Strong background in biostatistics or data science is preferred.

+ Understanding of clinical development and/or how translational research can impact decision making to the oncology asset journey is preferred.

+ Proficient with statistics and familiarity with statistical software (Excel, JMP, SPSS, R, python preferred).

**Physical Demands**

+ Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

+ Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use standard office equipment.

**Required Training**

+ All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

**Other**

+ This position may require some evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

_This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time._

Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Caris Life Sciences is a leading innovator in molecular science and artificial intelligence focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine through quality and innovation.

Our laboratory is the heart of what we do. Learn more about our laboratory and the team of histologists who help fulfill our purpose everyday.

Summary What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Salary: $103,409 (Step 01) to $134,435 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. Responsibilities As a Supervisory Computer Scientist within the Astrogeology Science Center, some of your specific duties will include: Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Providing technical and peer review of work of scientists and engineers. Working with Contracting Officer/Grants Officer/Awarding Official to implement and administer a variety of assigned contracts. Developing computer applications and software libraries or tools used to process complex data sets. Requirements Conditions of Employment Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information. Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license & safe driving record. Selectee must complete a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period, if one has not previously been completed. Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position? You will be required to obtain COR Level I certification within 12 months of assignment. Because this position requires travel for official business, the selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar days of appointment. Individuals who have delinquent account balances from a previous Government charge card will be required to satisfy their existing obligation before a new card can be issued. You will be required to operate a government-owned or -leased vehicle in the performance of your official duties. Applicants for this position must meet the following requirements: (1) possess a valid State license, and (2) possess a safe driving record. If selected, you will be required to provide proof of a valid State license & a copy of your driving record. A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. Qualifications BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must meet the following to satisfy the basic education requirement for Computer Scientist, all grade levels. Bachelor's or higher degree in computer science OR a bachelor's or higher degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-13 level: One year of appropriate professional experience that is in or directly related to the duties of the position to be filled is qualifying if it is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service, and if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of such experience may include developing software systems using knowledge of techniques, procedures, and processes such as operation system theory, data structures, computer system architecture, software engineering, and computer communications; developing integrated computer systems. The complexity of this work typically required extensive modification and adaptation of standard procedures, methods, and techniques, and the development of totally new methods and techniques to address novel or obscure problems for which guidelines or precedents were not substantially applicable. At this level, computer scientists have wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment to perform work of marked difficulty and responsibility. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement. Education Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs . Additional Information Other Information: Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position. USGS employees are subject to Title 43, USC Section 31(a) and may not: (a) have any personal, private, direct or indirect interest in lands or mineral wealth of lands under survey; (b) have any substantial personal, private, direct or indirect interests in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business with the United States; or (c) execute surveys or examinations for private parties or corporations. The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Agency Benefits: USGS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework in accordance with the DOI Telework policy and with supervisor approval. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. For additional information on our internal telework policy, please reference the Department of the Interior Telework Handbook at: https://www.doi.gov/telework/policies. Working for the U.S. Geological Survey offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; health, life, dental, vision, and long term care insurance, flexible spending accounts, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

**Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first**

Humana's Clinical Analytics Team is seeking a Senior Research Scientist (Remote). Our team identifies opportunities and builds solutions to improve clinical outcomes and lower costs for millions of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries through an evidence-based approach using data analytics, clinical expertise, strategic mindset, and rigorous study designs. In this multi-disciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with strategy partners and clinicians to shape Humana's enterprise clinical strategies and initiatives.

As a Senior Research Scientist on the team, you will apply epidemiologic, economic, statistical principles to identify trends, assess variable associations, evaluate cause-effect relationships, and size potential opportunities using high volumes of complex data.

**Responsibilities**

As a Senior Research Scientist in Clinical Analytics, you will:

+ Do exploratory analysis on populations, trends, and clinical conditions to inform potential opportunities for trend savings and clinical outcomes improvement for our members.

+ Develop models and/or rules using clinical conditions in claims data, membership data, or other data sources in order to target at-risk members who will benefit most from clinical interventions.

+ Design outcomes studies and perform program evaluation using randomized controlled trials, propensity matching, difference-in-difference models, or other experimental/quasi-experimental methods.

+ Discover key drivers of intervention enrollment and engagement and evaluate ways to improve.

+ Conduct literature reviews and intervention research to assess engagement rates and treatment effect sizes of interventions that are in the early stages of design and implementation.

+ Collaborate effectively with data teams, analytic teams, finance teams, product owners, clinicians, informaticists, leaders, and other business partners to align on objectives, approaches, and work plans.

+ Write code in SQL, SAS, and Python to assemble data, create analytic variables/features, design visuals and charts, and statistical models for research/science use-cases.

+ Present your analytical plans, study protocols, intervention theories of change, and analytical work to business partners in slide decks in a way that is easy to understand.

+ Create and maintain content for insights memos, lessons learned, training, and team assets.

+ Manage and prioritize your work so that you deliver quality analysis in a timely manner and communicate clear expectations with business partners.

**Use your skills to make an impact**

**Primary Qualifications**

+ Master's Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Economics, Statistics, Clinical Informatics, Engineering, and/or related fields

+ 2+ years of experience that includes:

+ Skills to create datasets and analytical variables from large and complex data environments by writing code in SQL, SAS, and Python.

+ Applying research methods to transform high volumes of complex data into actionable insights.

+ Experience with experimental and quasi-experimental methods such as randomized controlled trials, propensity matching, or difference-in-difference models.

+ Strong interest in healthcare and desire to make a positive impact on health outcomes.

+ Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, to deliver quality analytical work, and communicate results and insights clearly to business partners.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Healthcare or managed care working experience

+ Experience working with medical, pharmacy, and lab claims

+ Demonstrated familiarity with clinical concepts related to a broad range of clinical conditions and disease states - experience with oncology, behavioral health and chronic conditions would be particularly valuable

+ Demonstrated familiarity with hypothesis testing, statistical methods, and/or comparative effectiveness study design and modeling techniques

+ Experience using Pyspark, DataBricks, Microsoft Azure, PowerBI, and SAS

**Scheduled Weekly Hours**

40

**Pay Range**

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$93,000 - $128,000 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

**Description of Benefits**

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, 'Humana') offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

**About us**

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

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 https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.

**Summary:**

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.

**Required Skills:**

Research Scientist Responsibilities:

1. Perform research and develop solutions to computer software and computer hardware problems.

2. Research, design, and develop new optimization algorithms and techniques to improve the efficiency and performance of Meta's platforms.

3. Design and implement large-scale distributed software systems to serve large numbers of complex requests simultaneously and without failure.

4. Utilize technical research background, train new ranking models, and run experiments.

5. Create tools for migrating large bodies of user data across systems for new products, scalability efforts, and development of new core infrastructure.

6. Use machine learning, statistics, or other data techniques to build algorithms.

7. Suggest, collect, and synthesize system requirements from stakeholders and create effective feature roadmaps.

8. Analyze and resolve computer challenges from a system engineering standpoint.

9. Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

10. Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

11. Perform Meta reels contextual ads experience improvement.

12. Build backend prototype and drive optimization.

13. Telecommute from anywhere in the US permitted.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Minimum Qualifications:

14. Requires a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field and two years of work experience in job offered or computer-related occupation. Requires two years of experience in the following:

15. 1. Algorithms, data structures, or systems software.

16. 2. Solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches.

17. 3. Gathering, manipulating, or analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources.

18. 4. Communicating complex research in a clear, precise, and actionable manner.

19. 5. Research in topics closely related to machine learning, NLP, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, signal processing, data mining, artificial intelligence, information retrieval, or computer vision.

20. 6. Performing research that enables learning the semantics of data (images, video, text, audio, or other modalities) and advances the technology of intelligent machines.

21. 7. Devising better data-driven models of human behavior.

22. 8. Adapting standard machine learning methods to best enterprise modern parallel environments: distributed clusters, multicore SMP, or GPU.

23. 9. Developing highly scalable classifiers and tools leveraging machine learning, statistics, regression, rules-based models, or mathematical models.

24. 10. Java, C++, Perl, PHP, or Python.

**Public Compensation:**

$207,992/year to $240,240/year + bonus + equity + benefits

**Industry:** Internet

**Equal Opportunity:**

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**Job Description**

Clinical Imaging Scientist – R5 (Principal Scientist)

The Clinical Imaging Scientist (Principal Scientist) supports clinical teams in the use of medical imaging in clinical trials, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met and of high quality. The CIS also leads operational and scientific initiatives to improve the effectiveness of one or more aspects of our development programs. This position will work closely with the Head of Clinical Imaging, Imaging Leads, and other Clinical Imaging Scientists to provide support internally and externally, as follows:

+ Provide day-to-day oversight of key imaging deliverables on trials

+ Interface with internal stakeholders and external collaborators (such as imaging service vendors) to ensure seamless execution and support for the imaging component of clinical trials

+ Become an expert in at least one group of disease indications, supporting internal and external teams, applying efficiencies and standards developed while supporting the portfolio

+ Execute and manage existing imaging strategies for early and late-stage clinical trial support

+ Exercise foresight and judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding complex imaging projects

+ Work across departments to advance imaging processes, and as needed, challenge the status quo to foster innovation

+ Provide recommendations to enhance technologic imaging strategies and support systems

+ Work with quality and compliance teams for quality-related decision making internally, and to support audits of imaging service providers

+ Apply understanding of regulatory requirements to support questions related to filings and regulatory strategy related to imaging

+ Support industry presence for our company in clinical imaging at national meetings

+ Support internal initiatives and collaborations with a focus on process improvement, identifying solutions and recommending a course of action

**Qualifications**

**Education Minimum Requirement:**

+ Bachelor’s degree required

**Required Experience and Skills:**

+ At least 10 years of experience supporting clinical development in industry

+ Knowledge of the use of imaging in clinical trials for evaluation of efficacy and safety

+ Skill in authoring clinical imaging operations documents for trials using imaging for evaluation of efficacy and safety

+ Regulatory experience supporting drug filings

**Preferred Experience and Skills:**

+ Radiologic technologist certification in one or more clinical imaging modalities

+ Experience working at, or working closely with, imaging core laboratories

+ Experience collaborating with colleagues in cross-functional groups to improve and implement processes required for complex imaging deliverables

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**Employee Status:**

Regular

**Relocation:**

No relocation

**VISA Sponsorship:**

No

**Travel Requirements:**

10%

**Flexible Work Arrangements:**

Remote

**Shift:**

Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License:**

No

**Hazardous Material(s):**

n/a

**Job Posting End Date:**

06/28/2024

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**Job Posting End Date:** 06/28/2024

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**Requisition ID:** R299512