Description

This is an entry level position that begins in June.  Current undergraduate seniors are encouraged to apply. This is a fully remote position. Prior political experience is great but not necessary.  Prior analyst experience is also great, but not necessary.  The position will include training to give you necessary background in political modeling. 

Responsibilities

In your role as a data analyst, you will develop a thorough understanding of Haystaq’s code base and available datasets. 

Responsibilities include:

Matching client data sets to our database of 217M voters and 250M Consumers
Appending requested information to client data sets, such as additional phone numbers, email addresses and modeled scores
Pulling fundraising target lists for SMS campaigns
Pulling sample universes for internal surveys and external Polling clients
Running correlations between client data sets and our modeled scores
Learning to train machine learning models using frameworks such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, and LightGBM.
Support our core products (National Models, Fundraising Lists, Match and Appends)
Write Python and SQL scripts to support ad hoc projects
Create maps and visualizations for client review
Create presentations as required
Work with clients to understand and fulfill requests

Compensation and Logistics
We are hiring multiple Data Analysts who will begin at the same time this June. This is a contract-to-hire position, the Analysts would be month-to-month contractors for the first six months.  At the end of the six month probationary period, great candidates would likely be offered full time positions. This position is full-time and fully remote. The hourly rate for the first month is $25 an hour with a step up to $30 per hour upon completion of training.  Upon promotion to a full time employee after six months, we would provide competitive benefits.

How to Apply
Send an email to jobs@haystaqdna.com with the subject line “Data Analyst Application.”  Must be a US Citizen or have the ability to work in the US without sponsorship.

Please include:

Your resume and cover letter
Specific examples (no more than two) of data science or computer science projects you have worked on. Describe your specific role (no more than 200 words) 
Explanation of why you want to work in progressive politics (no more than 200 words)
If not a US Citizen, please state your Visa Type
Where you saw this listing
Deadline
We are currently accepting applications through Tuesday, March 31. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Haystaq is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, religion, genetic information, height, weight, military and veteran status or other protected category in employment.

Requirements

The list of hard skills attempts to communicate all the skills we are interested in, and approximates order of importance. We do not expect a single candidate to have experience in every area, and if you are interested in the role and feel you meet at least 3 of the items on the list, please do apply.

Degree in Computer Science or Data Science (Spring 2026 graduation fine)
Experience with Python (numpy, pandas, Scikit-learn ideal)
Experience with SQL (Redshift ideal)
Familiarity working in a Linux/Command Line environment
Political Campaign Experience
Familiarity with AWS or other cloud environments like Google Cloud (Linux EC2, S3 and Redshift experience ideal)
Familiarity with Git/Github
Any experience with geospatial python packages and/or mapping software like Mapbox/QGis/Esri
Experience creating data Dashboards
Fluency in Spanish
Strong written and verbal communication
Familiarity with CRMs particularly Political CRMs/Voterfiles (L2, PDI, NGPVAN, Targetsmart, Catalist)

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

Strong attention to detail
Interest in working on behalf of left leaning politicians and organizations
Ability to communicate clearly and politely with clients
Ability to rapidly problem solve and adjust in response to feedback
Self-direction and knows how to make headway on problem-solving before asking for help, while also comfortable asking questions
Ability to work independently in a remote environment