Junior Data Scientist

Haystack
Denver, Colorado, United StatesFull-time$100,000–$120,000Posted Sep 14, 2026

About the role

A leading provider of IT solutions for critical government clients is seeking a talented individual to join their stable, supportive, and innovative team. This company tackles challenging projects across various tech domains and is committed to employee well-being, offering excellent benefits and a low turnover rate.

The Role

Provide technical expertise to sustain mission-critical software and systems

Build and maintain custom data analytics to automate signals analysis

Develop data visualizations and compile various data sources

Utilize computer scripting and statistical modeling for data analysis

Make sense of extremely large data sets within complex networks and telecommunications environments

What You'll Need

Bachelor's degree with 3 years of software engineering experience, or 7 years of experience in lieu of a degree

Strong software development skills

Experience with statistical analysis and data modeling

Understanding of large-scale networks and telecommunications

Experience with mission management, metrics, and adversary defeat strategies

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance is required

What's On Offer

Opportunity to work on challenging projects for critical government clients

Comprehensive benefits package including over 5 weeks of PTO and direct 401k contributions

Stable and supportive work environment with commitment to employee career and well-being

Competitive compensation up to $120k annually

Apply via Haystack today!

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise to sustain mission-critical software and systems
  • Build and maintain custom data analytics to automate signals analysis
  • Develop data visualizations and compile various data sources
  • Utilize computer scripting and statistical modeling for data analysis
  • Make sense of extremely large data sets within complex networks and telecommunications environments

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 3 years of software engineering experience, or 7 years of experience in lieu of a degree
  • Strong software development skills
  • Experience with statistical analysis and data modeling
  • Understanding of large-scale networks and telecommunications
  • Experience with mission management, metrics, and adversary defeat strategies
  • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance is required

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on challenging projects for critical government clients
  • Comprehensive benefits package including over 5 weeks of PTO and direct 401k contributions
  • Stable and supportive work environment with commitment to employee career and well-being
  • Competitive compensation up to $120k annually

Skills mentioned

PythonData AnalysisData VisualizationStatistical AnalysisStatistical ModelingData MiningAutomationSystem DesignDistributed SystemsTCP/IP

About Haystack

Haystack combines AI & expert vetting to deliver world-class tech candidates who are engaged, aligned, and ready to interview. We're trusted by over 400,000+ tech candidates, working in Software Engineering, Data, Design, DevOps, Cloud, Tech Management, Testing, Product & Delivery, Architecture and more. 100s of employers from startups and scale-ups like Atom Bank, DuckDuckGo and Goodlord to established enterprises like American Express, Dunelm and AWS use Haystack to connect with qualified tech talent that they can't find anywhere else.

Technology51-200 employeesNewcastle upon Tyne, England