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!

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