Lead Data Scientist, Predictive Modeling & Causal Inference
OneSix - External · Remote/US & Canada
Posted 28 days ago · $180,000–$210,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days OneSix - External's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 88% of OneSix - External's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at OneSix - External
- high 7 stale, 0 reposted of 8 open
- Hiring momentum
- 8 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from OneSix - External's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for OneSix - External.
About this role
As a Lead Data Scientist at OneSix, you will work closely with client data science teams to design, build, and validate predictive models that inform business decisions. This role requires a blend of technical expertise in predictive modeling and strong consulting skills, as you will navigate complex data environments and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will own the full lifecycle of models, from exploratory analysis to deployment, while fostering trust and collaboration with clients.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of OneSix - External as an employer.
What you need
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in predictive analytics, applied statistics, or machine learning
- Deep fluency in predictive modeling techniques including generalized linear models, econometric methods, causal inference, and time-series forecasting
- Strong software engineering fundamentals with experience deploying and maintaining models in production
- Proficiency in SQL, Spark, and Python
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a quantitative or behavioral field or equivalent demonstrated experience
Nice to have
- Experience modeling user behavior related to churn, lifetime value, engagement, or propensity to convert
- A Ph.D. in cognitive science, behavioral economics, or a similarly human-behavior-oriented quantitative field
- Prior consulting or professional services experience, particularly in client-facing technical roles
What you get
- Competitive compensation
- Company-paid medical, vision, dental, and wellness benefits for employees
- Company-provided home office equipment
- Flexible vacation and sick days
- Team-oriented and supportive working environment
- Company-sponsored events and swag
Worth weighing
- No salary listed beyond the range of $180,000–$210,000 USD, which may vary based on experience and location
- The role involves working with production systems that may not always have clean data
- Complexity in consulting work may be challenging for some candidates
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Listed by OneSix - External on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.