Applied Data Scientist

Shift5 is redefining the future of onboard operational technology (OT). As a fast-growing scale-up, we specialize in cutting-edge cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and compliance for OT systems across defense, aerospace, and rail. We are a team of passionate, innovative professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment, driven by a shared mission to revolutionize how fleets operate. By unlocking and democratizing the vast potential of onboard OT data, we help our customers’ fleets run smarter, safer, and more efficiently. Ready to be part of the next frontier in transportation and critical infrastructure? Come join us.

Our Values:

• Mission First Mindset: We exist to protect the service members who defend our nation and secure the critical systems that keep our economy moving.
• Relentless Innovation: We are motivated by the challenge of solving the toughest problems facing transportation and defense industries. 
• Data Driven Decisions: We make decisions rooted in data. Giving our team and stakeholders a more informed perspective possible when lives and missions are on the line.

Shift5 is seeking an Applied Data Scientist to join our Value Engineering team, and embed with customers on our most critical projects. The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple engagements simultaneously, have a "no task too small" mindset, and have the ability to take a complex business problem, deconstruct it into testable hypotheses, and use data to deliver actionable insights. 

Required:

• Ability to break down unstructured, ambiguous, and complex problems into smaller, manageable parts
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% of the time (US only). 
• Fluency in a generic analytics coding language (R, Matlab, Python, SQL)
• Strong data needs analysis skills, including the ability to identify the type of data and technical tests required to validate hypotheses.
• Proven ability to articulate the business impact of data analysis and connect findings to specific decision points.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of clearly and efficiently presenting technical information to a non-technical audience.
• A humble and receptive attitude toward feedback, and the confidence to admit when you're wrong.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end, independent project execution from problem definition to final deliverable.
• Experience working with time-series data.
• A blend of formal education and job experience in data science or a related field - ideally in a masters or doctorate program. 
• Industry experience in defense, aerospace, or cybersecurity. 

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Base Salary: $100,000-$200,000
• 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)  

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that embraces the diversity of our people and represents the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives and ways of solving problems. We strive to attract and retain talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.   

Shift5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, projected veteran status, or any other protected group or class.