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This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
Who we are:
Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a specific focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, headquartered in Reston, VA. We serve a diverse client base that includes innovative federal and public agencies who leverage design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and a cloud-native ecosystem. We develop digital solutions that significantly impact the lives of millions of Americans.
Our team is rapidly expanding and looking for an experienced Data Analyst to support our clientele and join our enthusiastic team of high-impact problem solvers. We relish the challenges of human-centered design, security and scale to create better outcomes for our federal agency partners. We are a remote-first and wholly open source company.
About the role:
As a Data Analyst, you'll be handling various data sets (both public and private) from multiple sources ranging from flat sheets to structured and unstructured databases to APIs. You'll clean and transform them as needed for descriptive analyses with complete documentation. You'll also visualize and effectively communicate data in easy-to-understand manners both statically and interactively. Additionally, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering data capacity building content for non-technical internal audience which includes one-to-one mentorship, formal trainings, and written references.
What we are looking for:
- 3-5 years of hands-on data analysis experience working with SQL, R, and/or Python
- Ability to advise non-technical teams on data topics like crafting questions, setting performance metrics, monitoring progress, and improving data quality
- Solid knowledge of basic statistics like distributions, outliers, correlations etc.
- A willingness to learn and implement software development best practices
Highly preferred:
- A proven ability to work independently and manage projects with multiple stakeholders
Clearance Requirements:
- Ability to acquire and maintain a public trust security clearance
Work Type:
- Remote
What we will offer you:
- A highly competitive salary
- Full healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) and company match
- Unlimited paid time off plus 11 paid holidays
- Education & training benefits
- An annual budget for your tech/gadgets requirements
- A monthly box of tasty snacks for you to enjoy while doing meaningful work
- Remote, hybrid and flexible work options
- Team off-sites in fun places!
- Generous Referral Bonuses
- And much more!
Our Vision Statement:
We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and mission obsession.
Our Customer Obsession:
We treat every deliverable like a product and adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow and our influence expands, teams and employees will see each other as not only colleagues, but also as customers. This mindset is a necessity and will help us scale and set us apart from other companies.
How do we get there?
Public-sector modernization is crucial for a better world. We, at Raft, aim to innovate and solve complex problems. If successful, our generation and those following us can live in an efficient, accessible world where out-of-the-box thinking and collaboration are the norms.
Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our team or "nadi" by elevating each other. We operate as a hyper-collaborative team where everyone brings a unique perspective that adds value. It's the people that make Raft special. We celebrate our cognitive and cultural diversity and are committed 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.
