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...