Senior Data Scientist

Company: Haystack

Location: Washington, DC (Remote)

Salary: $160k - $180k per year

Type: Full-time

Remote: Yes

Posted: 2026-08-24

About this role

We're working with a company that has been a trusted partner for nearly three decades, delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive lasting change for organizations looking to innovate boldly and transform seamlessly. They've played a crucial role in shaping the early stages of digital transformation, building the very fabric of connectivity that now powers our modern world.


The Role

  • Serve as a key liaison for data collection, submission, and quality assurance within a Palantir/Foundry-based data platform
  • Provide data and analytical technical expertise to support Resource Management Plan submission, monitoring, and analysis for federal Financial Management Systems
  • Develop and maintain technical knowledge of federal financial and personnel data systems like FBIS, UFMS, and EHCM
  • Develop and present findings, analysis, reports, and other work products to relevant audiences and stakeholders
  • Serve as a point of contact for assigned program offices regarding data submission requirements and platform expectations
  • Collect, review, and validate budgetary, resource, and personnel data from program offices for completeness

What You'll Need

  • Experience with data platforms, data entry systems, or analytics tools; exposure to Palantir/Foundry, FBIS, UFMS, EHCM is a plus
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial, resource, and personnel data
  • Basic familiarity with programming concepts (Python, SQL, or similar preferred)
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills, able to explain technical processes to non-technical users
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks across diverse stakeholders
  • Bachelor’s degree in data, information systems, or related field (or equivalent experience); Minimum 3+ years in data analysis, operations support, or similar

What's On Offer

  • Industry-competitive compensation
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) retir...

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