SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST

Senior Data Scientist

Department of Economic Opportunity is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Senior Data Scientist vacancy. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Senior Data Scientist.

The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is LA County's central economic and workforce development hub helping residents connect to new career pathways, start and certify a business, and access life-changing opportunities. We're working to advance equity and inclusive, sustainable growth through all DEO programs and services by targeting economic benefits to the most vulnerable and marginalized communities, small businesses and residents in LA County.

The Senior Data Scientist will serve as a technical and strategic lead, leveraging advanced analytics to integrate and interpret workforce, employment, and housing data to drive meaningful change for individuals at risk of homelessness in Los Angeles County. Working closely with programs such as WIOA, LA:RISE, and other programs, this position will design predictive models and outcome tracking systems that identify vulnerable populations, recommend targeted employment interventions, and measure the impact of workforce development initiatives on housing stability and prevention.

Economic Opportunity Headquarters 510 S Vermont Ave 11th Fl Los Angeles CA 90020 Economic Opportunity offers a hybrid telework schedule subject to the needs of the department.