Director, Behavioral Economics
Humana · Remote
📍 Remote Nationwide💰 $156,600 - $215,400via workday
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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 fac e 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’s the best way for Humana to respond when a member has a fall?
How can we increase primary care utilization for members who need it most ?
In addition to exceptional people leadership and stakeholder management skills, t his 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 ” ) a cts 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 exec uting on a Nudge Unit strategy, including m od eling and coaching the prioritization of high-value work
Effective and supportive leadership of the associates on the Nudge team , enabling growth and sustaining high engagement
Internal advocacy and opportunity identification to 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, creating solutions and driving change within a team
Curious, able to learn from others, and comfortable with ambiguity
Demonstrated ability to articulate ideas effectively & distill key takeaways in written materials and live discussion
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or PhD Degree in a relevant field
Experience leading consulting engagements
Experience in healthcare, insurance, or related field
Experience in business development, sales, or related functions
Experience conducting economic or 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 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 year
This 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
About us
About 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
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