Lead Data Scientist

Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Robust retirement plans

Work-life flexibility

Professional growth opportunities

Diverse career paths

Serve your community at scale

Job summary

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health is seeking an experienced Data Scientist Supervisor to lead a team of data professionals, turning data into insights that guide County decisions.

In this role, you will drive data science initiatives from concept to implementation, partnering with technology teams, executives, and program leaders to deliver high-impact results and advance the County's analytics strategy.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience leading the development and application of advanced data science methods (statistical prediction, inference, optimization, data analysis).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor data scientists and analysts on complex, high-impact projects.
• Use machine learning, advanced analytics, and statistical methods to solve real-world problems.
• Turn complex data into clear insights, dashboards, visualizations, and recommendations.
• Help shape the County’s data and analytics strategy.
• Work with large-scale datasets and data engineering teams to ensure data is accurate, reliable, and useful.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new technologies, tools, and approaches.
• Help departments build data into the way they plan, operate, and measure success.
• Develop people and capabilities so the County stays on the leading edge of data science.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Machine learning

Statistics

Data analysis

Data visualization

Job description

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health is looking for an experienced Data Scientist Supervisor to lead talented data professionals, tackle complex challenges, and turn data into insights that help the County make better decisions.

As a Data Scientist Supervisor, you’ll lead data science initiatives from idea to implementation and work with technology teams, executives, and program leaders to:

• Lead and mentor data scientists and analysts on complex, high-impact projects.
• Use machine learning, advanced analytics, and statistical methods to solve real-world problems.
• Turn complex data into clear insights, dashboards, visualizations, and recommendations.
• Help shape the County’s data and analytics strategy.
• Work with large-scale datasets and data engineering teams to ensure data is accurate, reliable, and useful.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new technologies, tools, and approaches.
• Help departments build data into the way they plan, operate, and measure success.
• Develop people and capabilities so the County stays on the leading edge of data science.

Requirements to Qualify

You’ll need two years of experience leading the development and application of advanced data science methods—including statistical prediction, inference, optimization, and data analysis.

Why LA County?

This is more than an opportunity to lead a data science team. It’s a chance to use your expertise where it can have real, measurable impact.

As a County employee, you’ll have access to:

• Strong health care options
• Robust retirement plans
• Work-life flexibility
• Professional growth opportunities
• A wide range of career paths
• The opportunity to serve your community at scale