Public Sector Data Scientist: ML & Causal Inference

alleghenycounty; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) seeks a Data Scientist to advance analytics on public services. You will build predictive models, work with integrated human services data, and partner with researchers to improve outcomes for vulnerable residents.

You'll collaborate with a 40-person Analytics team, Technology team, program managers, and senior leadership to iterate on methods, deliver scalable software, and inform DHS funding decisions while maintaining rigorous data-quality

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in computer science or related field.
• Strong Python and software development skills.
• Experience with machine learning or causal modeling.
• Ability to work with empirical research and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop predictive models and measurement tools for DHS programs.
• Collaborate with analytics, technology teams, and leadership.
• Translate research findings into scalable software products.
• Balance speed and quality in end-to-end projects.

Skills

Python

ML modeling

Causal models

Software development

Research experience

Education

Graduate degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) seeks a Data Scientist to advance analytics on public services. You will build predictive models, work with integrated human services data, and partner with researchers to improve outcomes for vulnerable residents.

You'll collaborate with a 40-person Analytics team, Technology team, program managers, and senior leadership to iterate on methods, deliver scalable software, and inform DHS funding decisions while maintaining rigorous data-quality