Senior Data Scientist - Hybrid Public Sector Analytics

Talentify; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics integrating workforce, housing, and social service data to inform homelessness interventions. You will design predictive models and monitoring systems to identify vulnerable populations and measure program impact, working across WIOA, LA:RISE, and related programs.

The role is based in Los Angeles with a hybrid telework schedule and collaboration across county departments to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science or related field with 12 semester units in data science or statistics.
• 6+ years of experience in data science, including leadership roles.
• Experience with machine learning, predictive analytics, and production-grade analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data science projects from conception to implementation.
• Provide technical oversight to data science teams.
• Define business requirements and frame problems for analytics solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and data sources across departments.
• Develop and productionize predictive models and analytics products.

Skills

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Data Visualization

Leadership

Education

Bachelor\'s degree in Data Science

Job description

Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics integrating workforce, housing, and social service data to inform homelessness interventions. You will design predictive models and monitoring systems to identify vulnerable populations and measure program impact, working across WIOA, LA:RISE, and related programs.

The role is based in Los Angeles with a hybrid telework schedule and collaboration across county departments to drive