Director, Behavioral Economics

Become a part of our caring communityThe Director, Behavioral Economics Nudge Unit is the expert leader and internal face of Humana’s industry-leading Behavioral Economics team.The Director, Behavioral Economics NudgeUnitis theexpert leader and internal faceof Humana’s industry-leading Behavioral Economics team. TheDirectorbringsexpertisein appliedbehavioral science and causal inference, leading a team accountable for answeringquestions 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 exceptionalpeopleleadership and stakeholder management skills, this role requires an ability to think creatively and pragmatically aboutbehavior changeinterventions, balancingambitionand feasibility to support real-worldimpact.Use your skills to make an impact Humana’s industry-leading Behavioral Economics team(“Nudge Unit”)acts as an internal consultancy within Humana, applyingbehavioral science and causal inference toolsto answer questions that matter. Team members work in cross-functional environments to design and implementinterventions targetingclinical outcomes, financial impacts, and other key factors.

The team’s work directlyimproves outcomes for members,informs business decisions,and influences broader strategies.TheDirector is the leaderof 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-valueworkEffective and supportive leadership of the associates on the Nudge team, enabling growth and sustaining high engagementInternal advocacy and opportunity identificationto build the team’s pipeline of high-value workQuality control, through direct oversight and the management ofappropriate processesStakeholder management, including alignment-building with senior leadersThought leadership across the portfolio, with hands-on involvement as neededTheDirectormust work autonomouslyand collaboratively, managing stakeholders at all levels of seniority, and coaching the team to do the same.Successin 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 environmentMinimum 6 years developing, implementing, andevaluating behavior change interventions, such as nudgesHistory of solving problems, creatingsolutionsand driving change within a teamCurious, able to learn from others, and comfortable with ambiguityDemonstrated ability toarticulate ideaseffectively& distill key takeawaysinwritten materials and live discussionPreferred

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Master’s or PhD Degree ina relevantfieldExperience leadingconsulting engagementsExperience inhealthcare, insurance, or related fieldExperience in business development, sales, or related functionsExperience conductingeconomicor behavioral science researchWork at Home

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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 Hours40Pay RangeThe 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.$156,600 - $215,400 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.Description of

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Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive

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that support whole-person well-being. Associate

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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

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, Humana provides medical, dental and vision

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, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.Application Deadline: 07-09-2026About usAbout Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our 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 and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.​Equal Opportunity EmployerIt 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 protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job

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