About the role

The HR Data Scientist develops analytical solutions and predictive models to improve workforce decision-making and people analytics. They are responsible for building data pipelines, automating processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform complex HR data into actionable insights.

What they look for

Python SQL Data science Statistical analysis Predictive modeling Machine learning People analytics Workforce analytics Data visualization ETL/ELT pipelines Workday HCM Data governance Workflow automation Stakeholder management Causal inference Analytical modeling

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field and at least 5 years of experience in data science or workforce analytics. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and experience with HR systems like Workday are required, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive benefits Professional development opportunities

Full description

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.

The HR Data Scientist develops analytical solutions that improve workforce decision-making by applying statistical analysis, programming, and data science techniques to HR data. This role designs and automates data pipelines, integrates and harmonizes data from multiple HR systems, develops standardized data definitions and workforce metrics, and builds reproducible analytical models and workflows. Working closely with HR, IT, Finance, and business leaders, the HR Data Scientist transforms complex workforce data into actionable insights and establishes the technical foundation for diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive people analytics.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Develop statistical analyses and progressively more advanced analytical models that support the organization's evolution from descriptive to diagnostic and predictive workforce analytics.
Develop reusable analytical assets, datasets, and models that enable scalable self-service analytics and decision support.
Develop predictive and statistical models to answer complex workforce questions.
Apply machine learning, causal inference, and other analytical techniques where appropriate.
Partner with HR, business leaders, and People Analytics colleagues to frame ambiguous questions into analytical approaches.
Use Python, SQL, and modern data science techniques to investigate workforce challenges.
Build reusable datasets, feature engineering pipelines, and analytical data models.
Improve the quality, reliability, and accessibility of people data.
Automate recurring analyses and data preparation processes.
Validate analytical models and communicate assumptions, limitations, and results to ensure reliable, actionable business insights.
Collaborate with data engineering teams to improve data architecture and governance.
Evaluate emerging AI and analytical techniques for People Analytics applications.
Develop and maintain standardized HR data definitions, business rules, calculation methodologies, metadata, and data dictionaries to improve the quality, consistency, governance, and trustworthiness of workforce analytics.
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to translate business requirements into sustainable data and analytics solutions

Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or a related quantitative field
5+ years of experience in data science, people analytics, workforce analytics, or a related quantitative analytics role.
Experience developing, validating, and deploying statistical and predictive models using Python, SQL, and machine learning techniques.
Experience preparing, integrating, and transforming complex datasets, with familiarity in ETL/ELT pipelines, analytical data modeling, and workflow automation.
Experience leveraging Workday HCM and integrating data across multiple HR systems to develop analytical data models that support advanced workforce analytics and reporting.
Experience collaborating with data engineering, technology, and data governance teams to improve HR data quality, standards, documentation, and enterprise analytics capabilities.
Demonstrated experience automating reporting processes and improving operational efficiencies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and communicate complex analytical concepts to diverse audiences.
This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
Cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Azure, AWS)
APIs and data integration
Experience supporting global HR organizations and complex enterprise environments

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

None

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$122,000 - $152,500 - $183,000 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE’s employment process, please email recruitinghelp@mitre.org for general support and collegerecruiting@mitre.org for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Please note that vendor solicitations will not receive a reply.

Benefits information may be found here.