Senior Lead Data Scientist AI Strategy & Analytics Remote

Lumen; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 132,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Lumen seeks a Senior Lead Data Scientist to drive analytics, AI‑driven innovation, and decision intelligence across the Product organization. The role fuses traditional analytics with modern data science and emerging AI tech to deliver actionable insights and predictive models that move business metrics.

The ideal candidate blends deep analytical depth with practical experience building scalable models, automating workflows, and enabling data‑driven decision making through code and no‑code

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 8+ years of experience in analytics, data science, business intelligence, or related disciplines.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience developing predictive models, forecasting techniques, statistical analyses, and data‑driven decision frameworks.
• Experience creating KPI frameworks, business performance measurements, and executive reporting solutions.
• Strong experience with business intelligence and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Analytics: Partner with Product, Finance, Engineering, and Executive leaders to identify opportunities for advanced analytics, AI, and data‑driven decision making.
• Develop KPI & Measurement Frameworks: Define and evolve performance metrics that measure business value, operational efficiency, customer outcomes, and product success.
• Drive Advanced Analytics: Build predictive models, forecasts, segmentation strategies, and optimization frameworks to uncover insights, risks, and growth opportunities.
• Enable AI & Automation: Evaluate and implement AI‑powered solutions, intelligent workflows, and automation capabilities that improve productivity and decision quality.
• Champion Innovation & Experimentation: Lead proof‑of‑concepts and rapid testing of emerging technologies to validate business impact and accelerate adoption.
• Deliver Data‑Driven Insights: Translate complex analyses into actionable recommendations, dashboards, and executive‑level narratives.
• Automate Reporting & Processes: Design scalable analytics solutions, automated reporting, and workflow automation to improve efficiency and insight delivery.
• Leverage Modern Technology Platforms: Utilize Python, SQL, AI‑assisted development tools, Power Platform, and low‑code/no‑code solutions to accelerate outcomes.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with Product, Engineering, Finance, Sales, Customer Success, and Data teams to align on priorities, methodologies, and business objectives.
• Provide Thought Leadership: Promote analytics, AI literacy, experimentation, and data‑driven decision making while mentoring stakeholders and team members on best practices.

Skills

SQL Proficiency

Python Proficiency

Advanced Analytics

KPI Frameworks

Executive Reporting

BI Tools

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science / related quantitative field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Lumen seeks a Senior Lead Data Scientist to drive analytics, AI‑driven innovation, and decision intelligence across the Product organization. The role fuses traditional analytics with modern data science and emerging AI tech to deliver actionable insights and predictive models that move business metrics.

The ideal candidate blends deep analytical depth with practical experience building scalable models, automating workflows, and enabling data‑driven decision making through code and no‑code