Data Scientist
Haystack · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Transform data into dashboards and executive summaries.
- Conduct trend analysis and anomaly detection.
- Integrate data from multiple IT systems.
- Work on critical federal and DoD IT missions.
- Fully remote with collaborative environment.
About the role
About the Company
We're working with a leading IT mission-focused company that provides innovative solutions to federal and DoD clients, transforming complex data into actionable intelligence. They are dedicated to enhancing operational awareness and decision-making through advanced analytics.
The Role
Transform monitoring, KPI, and operational data into visually rich dashboards, heatmaps, and executive summaries. Conduct trend analyses, anomaly detection, forecasting, and performance measurement across IT operations. Produce narrative insights that contextualize data findings for leadership decision support. Build standardized reporting artifacts for monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc leadership deliverables. Integrate data from multiple systems including monitoring tools, ticketing systems, incident logs, and operational platforms. Ensure analytical outputs are accurate, repeatable, and aligned with federal reporting expectations.
What You'll Need
- Minimum 7 years of experience in data visualization, analytics, data science, or performance reporting.
- Experience producing executive-ready dashboards, heatmaps, trend reports, and analytical narratives.
- Proficiency with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or equivalents).
- Strong understanding of KPI modeling, trend analysis, and data transformation.
- Active Secret clearance, supported by a Tier 3 background investigation.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Data Visualization, Analytics, or a related discipline.
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to work on critical federal and DoD-aligned IT missions.
- Contribute to informed decision-making across leadership and engineering teams.
- A collaborative environment focused on advancing enterprise data visualization and analytics maturity.
- Fully remote work arrangement.
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Key skills/competency
- Data Visualization
- Data Science
- Analytics
- Performance Reporting
- Dashboarding
- Trend Analysis
- Anomaly Detection
- Forecasting
- KPI Modeling
- Federal Reporting
Skills & topics
- Data Scientist
- Data Visualization
- Analytics
- Data Science
- Performance Reporting
- Dashboarding
- Trend Analysis
- Anomaly Detection
- Forecasting
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Grafana
- KPI Modeling
- Federal IT
- DoD
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 7+ years in data visualization, analytics, and performance reporting. Emphasize experience with dashboards, trend reports, and analytical narratives.
- Showcase technical skills: Detail your proficiency with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Grafana. Mention your understanding of KPI modeling and data transformation.
- Address clearance requirements: Clearly state your active Secret clearance and Tier 3 background investigation status.
- Highlight relevant experience: Emphasize your ability to produce executive-ready insights and support leadership decision-making.
- Apply through Haystack: Follow the application process via Haystack to be considered for this Data Scientist role.
Technical preparation
Master data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, Grafana.,Practice creating dashboards, heatmaps, and trend reports.,Develop skills in anomaly detection and forecasting.,Understand KPI modeling and data transformation techniques.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you presented complex data to leadership.,How do you ensure accuracy in federal reporting?,How do you integrate data from disparate sources?,Share an experience of collaborating with engineering teams.
Frequently asked questions
- What type of data will I be working with as a Data Scientist at this company?
- As a Data Scientist, you will be transforming monitoring, KPI, and operational data. This includes data from IT systems, ticketing systems, incident logs, and operational platforms to create actionable intelligence.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Data Scientist in this role?
- The primary responsibilities include creating visually rich dashboards and heatmaps, conducting trend and anomaly detection analyses, forecasting, performance measurement, and producing narrative insights for leadership decision support.
- Is this Data Scientist role remote?
- Yes, this Data Scientist position offers a fully remote work arrangement, allowing you to work from anywhere.
- What are the key technical skills required for this Data Scientist position?
- Key technical skills include proficiency with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Grafana), strong understanding of KPI modeling, trend analysis, and data transformation. Experience with data science and performance reporting is also crucial.
- Do I need a security clearance for this Data Scientist job?
- Yes, an active Secret clearance, supported by a Tier 3 background investigation, is a mandatory requirement for this Data Scientist role.
- What is the minimum experience required for this Data Scientist role?
- You need a minimum of 7 years of experience in data visualization, analytics, data science, or performance reporting to be considered for this Data Scientist position.
- What educational background is preferred for this Data Scientist role?
- A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Data Visualization, Analytics, or a related discipline is preferred for this Data Scientist position.
- How does this Data Scientist role contribute to the company's mission?
- This Data Scientist role directly contributes to critical federal and DoD IT missions by transforming complex data into actionable intelligence, enhancing operational awareness, and supporting leadership decision-making.