Data Scientist/ UX Product Designer

BLACKROCK STRATEGY INC is hiring a hybrid Data Scientist / UX Product Designer role in Washington, DC to help translate operational data into intuitive product experiences. The position supports mission-critical operational and enterprise decision-making by combining analytics, performance measurement, user research, and product design in close partnership with operational users and engineering teams.

What you’ll do

• Analyze operational, behavioral, and technical performance data to spot trends, anomalies, system effectiveness, and adaptation rates.
• Create dashboards, visualizations, and analytical products that support operational and enterprise decision-making.
• Define and track performance metrics for product effectiveness, data integration, decision-cycle efficiency, and organizational learning.
• Lead user research with military operators and Government stakeholders to uncover workflows, requirements, and operational challenges.
• Design interfaces, interaction patterns, and product experiences tailored to tactical and enterprise environments.
• Build and rapidly refine prototypes through usability testing, operational feedback, and iterative product development.
• Develop analytical models and automated performance-feedback mechanisms to enable evidence-based decisions and capability improvement.
• Partner with data engineers, software developers, and product teams to align analytical requirements, system functionality, and user experience.
• Support operational experimentation, technology demonstrations, and fielding activities to validate product effectiveness.
• Document analytical methods, design standards, and product requirements to support long-term Government sustainment.

Required qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience in data science, data analytics, UX design, product design, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical skills, including exploratory data analysis, performance metrics, visualization, and interpretation of complex datasets.
• Experience with user research, interaction design, interface development, usability testing, or rapid prototyping.
• Ability to translate technical data and operational requirements into actionable insights and practical product solutions.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and operational stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to support embedded, operator-facing work and rapidly evolving mission requirements.
• Valid U.S. passport and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Human-Computer Interaction, UX Design, or a related field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility.
• Experience operating within SIPRNet or comparable classified environments, including accreditation activities.
• Familiarity with the Maven ecosystem and its application to operational analytics.
• Prior military service or experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or aerospace and defense programs.
• Experience developing analytical dashboards, computational models, or operational decision-support products.
• Familiarity with human-centered design, Agile development, and iterative product-delivery methodologies.
• Experience supporting operational experimentation, rapid prototyping, or technology fielding.
• Relevant professional certifications in data science, analytics, UX design, or product management; equivalent demonstrated experience accepted.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• HSA option with employer contributions
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral bonus program

Location, travel, and clearance

• Location: Washington, DC (hybrid). Must be able to support on-site customer and operational activities within the National Capital Region (NCR).
• Travel: Approximately 25% CONUS and OCONUS travel.
• Clearance: Active Secret clearance required. TS/SCI clearance or eligibility preferred.

Work environment

• On-site customer, analytical, technical, and operational field activities within the NCR.
• Work may involve classified systems, Government facilities, and coordination with military and technical stakeholders.
• Field activities may require prolonged sitting or standing and exposure to varying environmental conditions.
• Standard Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional extended hours or weekend support.
• Approximately 25% CONUS and OCONUS travel.