Data Evangelist

Who we are:

Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in Reston, VA. Our range of clients include innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting edge tech stack, and cloud native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.

We’re looking for an experienced Data Evangelist to support our customer and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers. This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a game-changing organization where we put our customers and people first.

About the role:

As a Data Evangelist, you will drive the cultivation of a data-driven culture across the organization. Leveraging your technical expertise and excellent communication skills, you will work with stakeholders to evangelize the power and potential of data-driven insights, fostering data literacy, and promoting the adoption of data analytics tools and techniques. You will act as the go-between for data scientists and business units, helping to translate complex data concepts into understandable and actionable insights for decision-making. You will also lead educational initiatives to increase the understanding and use of data and analytics throughout the company.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related field
• Proficient understanding of data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Tableau)
• Demonstrated experience in translating complex data-related concepts into understandable insights for non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven track record of implementing and managing data projects with tangible business impact
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field

Highly preferred:

• Professional certifications in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Data Visualization
• Prior experience in an evangelistic role, preferably in a technology or data-related field
• Familiarity with machine learning models and predictive analytics
• Experience working in cross-functional teams
• Advanced Degree (Master's or PhD) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. SECRET Security Clearance

Work Type:

• Remote

What we will offer you:  

• Highly competitive salary 
• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage 
• 401(k) and company match 
• Unlimited PTO + 11 paid holidays 
• Education & training benefits 
• Annual budget for your tech/gadgets needs 
• Monthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful work 
• Team off-site in fun places! 
• Generous Referral Bonuses 
• And More!

Our Vision Statement:  

We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.

Our Customer Obsession:

We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.

How do we get there?

Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.

Raft’s core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our “nadi” by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.