Data Engineer
Company: Haystack
Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area (Remote)
Type: Contract
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-06-09
About this role
We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!
The Role
• Conduct data analytics, data engineering, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis.
• Design and build data management systems, optimizing architectures and systems in collaboration with data users.
• Select and configure backend database technologies and optimize scalable, efficient data pipelines for structured and unstructured data.
• Implement automated processes for integrating disparate datasets and conduct scalable data research.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design new data processes and develop algorithms for automated collection strategies.
• Support multiple simultaneous projects from open-ended guidance to delivering mission-relevant findings.
What You'll Need
• Bachelor's degree and 6-8 years of relevant experience in an analytical field.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and database design principles.
• Proficiency in SQL, API-based data querying, and relational databases.
• Experience developing predictive algorithms and other data science models.
• Experience with major data science languages such as R and Python, as well as data visualization tools.
What's On Offer
• Competitive annual salary ($87,100 - $157,450) plus potential for bonuses and other compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement plans.
• Opportunity to work on impactful national security programs.
• A collaborative and fast-paced development team environment.
Apply via Haystack today!