Lead Data Scientist

Lead Data Scientist – Forecasting & Workforce Optimization

Location:Remote (U.S. based)

Reports to: VP of Analytics

Team: Analytics

Overview

Sevita is transforming how we plan, staff, and deliver care using data. We’re hiring a Lead Data Scientist to build predictive models that drive critical workforce and capacity decisions across HR, Operations, and Finance. Your work will enable leaders to forecast demand, optimize staffing, and plan for growth—at scale.

This is an applied, production-focused role. You’ll join a fast-moving analytics team with full access to data, strong executive alignment, and a modern stack (Snowflake, dbt, Python).

What You’ll Do

• Forecasting:Model service demand across programs, geographies, and time horizons.
• Staffing Optimization:Build and deploy models that align labor to real-time and projected needs.
• Workforce Planning:Predict attrition, hiring needs, and headcount shifts to support long-term planning.
• Anomaly Detection:Surface emerging risks and operational outliers through automated monitoring.
• Model Deployment:Use dbt and Snowflake to build feature-ready pipelines and production scoring logic.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with analysts, data engineers, and business leaders to integrate models into workflows, dashboards, and planning processes.
• Lifecycle Ownership:Monitor model performance, manage retraining cycles, and address data quality issues.
• Governance & Communication:Document model logic, assumptions, and limitations for technical and non-technical audiences.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in applied data science or ML engineering roles
• Deep Python expertise (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, XGBoost)
• Strong SQL skills and experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake preferred)
• Track record of deploying models to production environments (Snowpark, Databricks, or similar)
• Experience in at least one of the following: forecasting, workforce optimization, or people analytics
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. With Corporate operations located in the Boston Seaport, Lawrence, Massachusetts and Edina, Minnesota, today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.