Senior Data Scientist
Company: Haystack
Location: Johnstown, PA (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-07-20
About this role
We're working with an independent, nonprofit applied scientific research and development organization that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact through teamwork, innovation, continuous learning, and exceptional customer service. This organization provides a collaborative, customer-focused environment where technology enables engineers, researchers, and business professionals to accomplish their mission.
The Role
- Collaborate with business leaders to identify high-impact business problems and translate them into data science and data analysis projects
- Collect, process, and analyze complex datasets from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and insights
- Develop and implement predictive models and machine learning algorithms to solve business problems
- Develop and maintain detailed, compelling dashboards and reports for both technical and non-technical audiences using business intelligence (BI) tools
- Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) and statistical analysis to uncover patterns, trends, and anomalies
- Work with data engineers to build and improve data pipelines, ensuring data quality and accessibility
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Economics
- 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a Data Scientist or Senior Data Analyst role
- Strong proficiency in Python (including libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn), SQL, and PySpark
- Solid understanding of statistical analysis, data mining techniques, and machine learning algorithms
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tell a story with data
- Proven ability to approach complex problems with a structured, analytical, and inquisitive mindset
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to join a passionate and collaborative team
- Exposure to cutting-edge technology and educational opportunities
- Recognition for quality work
- Competitive salary and b...