Senior Data Scientist

Role Description

As Lumen continues this journey, Corporate Finance is playing a critical role in shaping the future through data and AI. We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist who is excited by the opportunity to turn information into impact. In this role, you'll leverage Databricks, Generative AI, and advanced analytics to create scalable solutions that empower smarter decision-making. You'll help expand self-service insights, automate finance processes, and uncover opportunities hidden within complex datasets. More than building models, you'll help write the next chapter of Lumen's transformation-where data becomes a strategic advantage and innovation drives meaningful business outcomes.

This is a work from home position from within the US.

Main Responsibilities

• Build and enhance Databricks-based AI and analytics solutions that improve how Finance teams access and use insights.
• Develop scalable data pipelines, workflows, and reporting solutions using Databricks, Data Factory, SQL, Python, and Power BI.
• Apply statistical, forecasting, and machine learning techniques to solve business problems and strengthen decision support.
• Automate manual processes, improve data quality, and strengthen the performance and reliability of analytics applications.
• Partner across Finance, FP&A, Data Science, and IT to turn business needs into practical solutions and actionable insights.
• Contribute to high-impact initiatives that advance how data and AI are used across Finance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in data science, data engineering, analytics, or a related role.
• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Experience with Databricks, PySpark, or Spark-based processing.
• Experience building data pipelines and working with large, complex datasets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with forecasting, predictive modeling, statistical analysis, or machine learning techniques.
• Experience with Generative AI or LLM-based applications.
• Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools.
• Exposure to financial data, FP&A, or enterprise reporting.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

• $84,629 - $112,838 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, WY
• $88,860 - $118,480 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, RI
• $93,092 - $124,122 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, WA

Benefits

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses").

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Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job.