Lead Data Scientist, Justice Processes
Core
Design, test, and communicate data-driven policy solutions to improve justice process efficiency, reduce jail population, and support evidence-based public safety initiatives.
Role type
Lead Data Scientist (Policy & Research)
Builds
Descriptive and predictive models, reproducible research workflows, policy briefs, interactive dashboards
Domain
Public Safety / Criminal Justice Policy
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Exploratory data analysis, predictive modeling, machine learning model deployment, Python, R, SQL, stakeholder partnership, project management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Python, R, SQL
Responsibilities
Conduct exploratory data analysis and build descriptive/predictive models; Design, build, and deploy ML models into production with drift monitoring; Create reproducible workflows and maintain documented research processes; Deliver policy briefs, presentations, and interactive dashboards; Partner with agencies and stakeholders to scope projects; Present results at conferences and forums.
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with strategic oversight