[Remote] Lead Data Scientist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Brooksource is seeking a senior technical leader to support an AI-driven demand forecasting initiative within a broader business planning and finance transformation program. The Lead Data Scientist will develop, validate, and deploy production-ready forecasting and machine learning solutions, translate complex business questions into analytical approaches, and partner with business and technical teams to deliver measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of advanced forecasting and machine learning solutions
• Translate complex, ambiguous business questions into statistically sound analytical approaches
• Evaluate stakeholder requests and recommend alternative solutions when appropriate
• Design, build, validate, and deploy production-ready machine learning models
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, or similar tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality and accuracy
• Work within a large-scale production environment containing numerous interconnected notebooks, pipelines, and models
• Assess downstream impacts of model or code changes before deployment
• Partner closely with business leaders, data scientists, analysts, and engineering teams to deliver measurable results
• Take ownership of critical initiatives and operate with limited oversight

Skills

• 7+ years of hands-on Data Science, Machine Learning, or Advanced Analytics experience
• Strong statistical foundation and deep understanding of predictive modeling techniques
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex ML or forecasting solutions from concept through production deployment
• Expertise in Python and modern machine learning frameworks
• Strong understanding of machine learning model development, validation, and production deployment best practices
• Hands-on experience with Databricks in a production environment, including development and deployment of machine learning, forecasting, or advanced analytics solutions using notebooks, workflows, PySpark, and large-scale data processing frameworks
• Experience solving complex business problems using data-driven methodologies
• Strong ability to communicate technical decisions and challenge assumptions when appropriate
• Experience working in large, collaborative production environments with interconnected pipelines and models
• Proven ability to balance speed, accuracy, and business impact
• Demand forecasting
• Supply chain analytics
• Procurement optimization
• Inventory forecasting
• Revenue management
• Hospitality, travel, or consumer demand forecasting
• Financial planning and forecasting

Benefits

• Remote work option in the U.S.
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care FSA
• Supplemental coverage plans
• 401(k) plan with a company match, fully vested after becoming eligible
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Paid company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, and life coaching

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