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People Data Analyst

Hawthorne, California, United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly analytical and mission-driven People Data Analyst to join our HR team. In this role, you will leverage data to inform critical decisions about our workforce, improve employee experience, and drive organizational effectiveness.

You will operate as both a data expert and a strategic partner—working cross-functionally with People, Finance, and business leaders to translate complex data into actionable insights. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to directly influence how organizations scale and perform.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and data models that provide visibility into key people metrics (headcount, attrition, engagement, performance, DEI)
  • Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across HR systems
  • Develop scalable data pipelines and reporting frameworks
  • Analyze workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Partner with leadership to inform decisions on hiring, retention, and organizational design
  • Translate ambiguous business questions into structured analyses and clear recommendations
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of people programs (performance reviews, engagement initiatives, learning & development)
  • Collaborate with HRIS and engineering teams to improve data architecture and accessibility
  • Automate manual reporting processes
  • Establish best practices for data governance and documentation

Basic Qualifications

  • 3–6 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or people analytics
  • Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Power BI)
  • Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for modeling and analysis
  • Ability to communicate complex data clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in People Analytics, HR, or organizational data
  • Familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, Lever)
  • Experience with Python or R for advanced analytics
  • Understanding of statistics, experimentation, and forecasting methods
  • Experience in high-growth or operationally intensive environments


Why CHAOS?

  • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
  • Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
  • Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
  • Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
  • Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices
$150k-$200k

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. 


Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.


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About Chaos Industries

Chaos Industries

Chaos Industries is one of the fastest-rising defense technology companies focused on solving modern national security challenges through advanced radar, sensing, and counter-drone systems. Founded in 2022, the company develops next-generation technologies designed to help military and national security operators detect airborne threats faster and operate more effectively in increasingly contested environments.

For job seekers, Chaos Industries offers the opportunity to work on mission-driven technology with direct real-world impact. Employees help build systems related to radar, autonomous sensing, communications, counter-UAS, and AI-enabled defense capabilities—making it an attractive destination for engineers, software developers, hardware specialists, program managers, and defense professionals who want to work at the forefront of national security innovation.

Unlike many traditional defense contractors, Chaos Industries operates with a startup-style culture focused on speed, innovation, and rapid problem-solving. The company is known for moving quickly, building advanced technology in-house, and tackling complex defense challenges with an engineering-first mindset. For professionals who want the mission focus of defense work with the pace of a high-growth technology company, Chaos offers a unique environment.

As defense spending increasingly prioritizes autonomous systems, drone defense, and advanced battlefield awareness, Chaos Industries continues to grow its team across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and mission support functions. For veterans, cleared professionals, and technology talent looking to help shape the future of defense, Chaos Industries is emerging as one of the more exciting companies to watch.

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