Data Scientist

Who we are:

Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with 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.

Our team is rapidly growing and looking for an experienced Data Scientist to support our customer and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers. We enjoy the challenges of human-centered design, security, and scale to create better outcomes for our federal agency partners. We are a remote-first and work completely in the open source.

About the role:

As a Data Scientist, you will be doing what data analysts can do as well as conducting more advanced analyses, e.g., predictive models, quasi-causal analyses, qualitative analyses, and advanced machine learning methods. You will also be developing and delivering data capacity building content for internal non-technical audiences, including 1:1 mentorship and formal trainings, written references.

What we are looking for: 

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a data scientist and fluent in SQL, R, and/or Python
• Solid experience in applying statistical techniques such as regression, clustering, etc. 
• Strong knowledge of databases, data modeling, and data structures
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, PowerBI, or similar
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience with Cloud-based systems and/or AI/Machine Learning Development 
• A willingness to learn and implement software development best practices
• Obtain Security+ within the first 90 days of employment with Raft
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Highly preferred:

• Proven track record of working independently and overseeing projects with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to advise non-technical teams on advanced data topics including but not exclusive to data strategy, applications of emerging data methods and technologies, and privacy management

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust 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
• Remote, hybrid, and flexible work options
• 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.