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 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-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 ofappropriate processes
Stakeholder management, including alignment-building with senior leaders
Thought leadership across the portfolio, with hands-on involvement as needed
TheDirectormust 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 environment
Minimum 6 years developing, implementing, andevaluating 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 toarticulate ideaseffectively& distill key takeawaysinwritten materials and live discussion
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or PhD Degree ina relevantfield
Experience leadingconsulting engagements
Experience inhealthcare, insurance, or related field
Experience in business development, sales, or related functions
Experience conductingeconomicor behavioral science research
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Pay 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.$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 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, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.Application Deadline: 07-09-2026
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