Applied Data Scientist

Shift5

Applied Data Scientist working with customers to develop data science solutions for cybersecurity and operational technology. Focused on project scoping, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

End-to-End Project Scoping: Take ownership of data science projects from initial problem definition and hypothesis building to final, actionable deliverable.
Product Generalization: Take one-off customer insights and solutions and build them back into the broader, deployable suite of Shift5 core products.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with embedded analysts, deployment strategists, and forward-deployed engineers to translate complex analyses into immediate customer value.
Advanced Data Analysis: Perform complex statistical analyses to push the envelope, interpret trends, and break new ground in leveraging operational data for diagnosis and prediction.
System Optimization: Work closely with programmers, engineers, and leadership to identify process improvements, propose system modifications, and devise long-term data strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical Skills: Fluency in a generic analytics coding language (Python, SQL, R, or Matlab) and strong data needs analysis skills (identifying data and technical tests required to validate hypotheses).
Communication & Mindset: Excellent communication skills with a track record of translating highly technical information for non-technical audiences. A humble, receptive attitude toward feedback.
Logistics: Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% of the time (US only).
Preferred Experience: Experience with time-series data, and a background/education blend (ideally a Master's or Doctorate program) in Data Science. Industry experience in defense, aerospace, or cybersecurity is a major plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup
Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance
Uncapped paid time off policy
Flexible work & remote work policy
Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonSQLRMatlabdata analysisstatistical analysishypothesis buildingdata needs analysissystem optimizationprocess improvement

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationfeedback receptivenessproblem definitioncustomer value translationhumilityanalytical mindsetcross-functional teamworkadaptabilitycustomer insights

Certifications

Master's degreeDoctorate degree