Director, Behavioral Economics

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* The Director, Behavioral Economics Nudge Unit is the expert leader and internal face of Humana's industry-leading Behavioral Economics team.

The Director, Behavioral Economics Nudge Unit is the expert leader and internal face of Humana's industry-leading Behavioral Economics team. The Director brings expertise in applied behavioral science and causal inference, leading a team accountable for answering questions like:

+ How can Humana use technological solutions to better support healthy member behaviors?

+ What'sthe best way for Humana to respond when a member has a fall?

+ How can we increase primary careutilizationfor members who need it most?

In addition to exceptional people leadership and stakeholder management skills, this role requires an ability to think creatively and pragmatically about behavior change interventions, balancing ambition and feasibility to support real-world impact.

** Use your skills to make an impact*
* Humana's industry-leading Behavioral Economics team ("Nudge Unit") acts as an internal consultancy within Humana, applying behavioral science and causal inference tools to answer questions that matter. Team members work in cross-functional environments to design and implement interventions targeting clinical outcomes, financial impacts, and other key factors. The team's work directly improves outcomes for members, informs business decisions, and influences broader strategies.

The Director is the leader of the BE team, accountable for the team's delivery of high-impact, high-quality work through:

+ Developing and executing on a Nudge Unit strategy,includingmodelingand coaching the prioritization of high-valuework

+ Effective and supportive leadership of the associates on the Nudge team, enabling growth and sustaining high engagement

+ Internal advocacy and opportunity identificationto build the team's pipeline of high-value work

+ Quality control, through direct oversight and the management of appropriate processes

+ Stakeholder management, including alignment-building with senior leaders

+ Thought leadership across the portfolio, with hands-on involvement as needed

The Director must work autonomously and collaboratively, managing stakeholders at all levels of seniority, and coaching the team to do the same. Success in this role means (1) supporting growth and development for the current team; (2) developing and executing on an effective strategy for the Nudge work; and (3) most importantly, enabling the team to consistently deliver measurable and meaningful impact.

** Required Qualifications*
* + Minimum 4 years of people leadership experience in a professional environment

+ Minimum 6 years developing, implementing, and evaluating behavior change interventions, such as nudges

+ History of solving problems, creatingsolutionsand driving change within a team

+ Curious, able to learn from others, and comfortable with ambiguity

+ Demonstrated ability to articulate ideas effectively& distill key takeawaysinwritten materials and live discussion

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Master's or PhD Degree ina relevant field

+ Experience leadingconsulting engagements

+ Experience in healthcare, insurance, or related field

+ Experience in business development, sales, or related functions

+ Experience conductingeconomicor behavioral science research

Work at Home Requirements To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:
At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel:
While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

** Scheduled Weekly Hours*
* 40

** Pay Range*
* The…