Technical Strategist – Data Privacy (Python fluency)

Keystone; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contribution

Annual discretionary bonus

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Keystone is seeking a Technical Strategist to join their Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 2 years of experience in developing secure software. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams on high-stakes litigation and regulatory matters focusing on AI and data privacy. A competitive benefits package and annual salary range of $140,000—$198,000 USD is offered, along with a discretionary bonus and 401k contributions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience developing secure software or security-related products.
• Ability to manage multiple analytical workstreams effectively.
• Fluency in additional programming languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on litigation cases involving AI and data analytics.
• Build analytical models and technology assessments.
• Evaluate technology in the context of regulatory compliance.

Skills

Fluency in Python

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Data privacy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Software development tools

Job description

Keystone is a premier economics, technology, and strategy consulting firm built to help companies lead through transformation. As breakthrough innovations reshape industries, redefine competition and change our society, complex and highly competitive ecosystems emerge. Keystone advises technology leaders, Fortune 100 companies, their legal counsel, and governments on business, economic, litigation, and regulatory strategy in relation to these innovations and competitive eco-systems. We operate globally from offices in New York, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, London, Dubai, and Washington, D.C.

About The Technical Strategist Role

As a Technical Strategist at Keystone, you will be a core member of interdisciplinary teams tackling high-stakes litigation, regulatory, and strategic matters involving AI, data systems, digital risk, and emerging technologies with a specific focus on data privacy cases. You’ll be applying your technical expertise to help clients navigate complex, tech-centric challenges. With fluency in Python and deep comfort across data structures, software systems, and algorithmic thinking, you’ll transform ambiguous problems into clear, defensible insights that shape the outcomes of major cases and decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with an interdisciplinary team on litigation cases spanning AI, data analytics, digital risk, emerging technology governance, and regulatory compliance
• Build analytical models, investigative workflows, and technology assessments
• Evaluate anonymization, de-identification, and privacy-enhancing technologies (e.g., differential privacy) in the context of litigation and regulatory review
• Assess privacy and security controls, including anonymization techniques and privacy-enhancing technologies (e.g., differential privacy), in the context of regulatory and litigation scrutiny
• Contribute to the development of internal tools, libraries, and frameworks that enhance analytical consistency and scalability

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's and/or degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, ideally with a focus in security or privacy
• 2+ years of professional experience developing secure software or security and privacy-related product features
• Driving technical quality and operational excellence by defining and reinforcing standards in testing, observability and system reliability
• Fluency in one or more other programming language in addition to Python
• Undergraduate level capability with data structures and algorithms
• A balance of technical excellence, intellectual curiosity, and entrepreneurial spirit suited to a fast-moving, global consulting environment
• Analytical skills with an ability to structure complex, ambiguous real-world problems
• Ability to manage multiple analytical workstreams and communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Team player who can collaborate with multiple stakeholders and functional areas

In addition to annual salary, we provide an annual discretionary bonus, 401k contribution, and competitive benefits package. Actual compensation within the range will depend upon the level the individual is hired into based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.

Annual Salary Range
$140,000—$198,000 USD

At Keystone we believe diversity matters. At every level of our firm, we seek to advance and promote diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure our colleagues have a deep sense of respect and belonging. If you are interested in growing your career with colleagues from varied backgrounds and cultures, consider Keystone.