Senior Data Scientist: Housing & Workforce Analytics

County of Los Angeles; California; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles seeks a Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics translating workforce, housing, and program data into actionable insights that guide policy and service delivery.

The role collaborates with DEO programs, designs predictive models, and develops production analytics tools to improve housing stability and program outcomes in LA County, working with initiatives such as WIOA and LA:RISE.

Qualifications

• Two years of complex data science project experience achieving actionable insights.
• Advanced degree or 6+ years of experience in data analytics and ML.
• Ability to lead teams and communicate technical results to nontechnical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data science projects from conception to implementation.
• Design predictive models and production analytics tools for program impact.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data into policy and operations.

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

Statistical inference

Data visualization

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or related field

Master’s/Doctoral degree substitute for experience

Tools

Python

SQL

R

Spark

Job description

County of Los Angeles seeks a Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics translating workforce, housing, and program data into actionable insights that guide policy and service delivery.

The role collaborates with DEO programs, designs predictive models, and develops production analytics tools to improve housing stability and program outcomes in LA County, working with initiatives such as WIOA and LA:RISE.