Senior Data Scientist

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., * 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.

• 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

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.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$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

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. We’re able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI-powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high-performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI-ready connectivity, join us today., Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI-focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win.

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