Data/Visualization Engineer SME

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Job Summary
JCS Solutions is looking for a Data/Visualization Engineer SME to help the Department of War make faster, better-informed decisions. You will design, build and maintain enterprise dashboards and reports in Power BI and MicroStrategy. Your work will turn complex IT Operations data into clear, actionable insight that drives business strategy, decision-making and system sustainment. It will also help make DoW networks and systems more reliable and secure.

Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA
Clearance: Active Secret
Salary: $116,000.00 - $167,000.00
Certification: Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification

What's in it for you:

• Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
• Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.
• A robust benefits package:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-and-long term disability
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 401k retirement plan with employer match
  • Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
  • And more!

What you will do:

• Dashboard Development: Design, build and deploy interactive dashboards, reports and dossiers in Power BI and MicroStrategy.
• IT Operations Support: Find, extract and analyze data that supports IT Operations and system sustainment work.
• Data Integration & ETL: Extract, transform and load (ETL) data from many structured and unstructured sources for analysis and visualization.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with business leaders and IT decision-makers to gather requirements and turn business needs into technical visualization specifications.
• Data Analysis: Analyze complex datasets to find trends, patterns and insights that support strategic goals.
• Optimization & Quality Assurance: Check data accuracy, fix reporting problems and make dashboards run faster.
• User Enablement: Provide guidance, documentation and training so users can work with the visualization tools and understand what they show.
• Documentation & Standards: Write and maintain documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and data dictionaries for delivered products.
• Compliance: Make sure all tools comply with DoW Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and IL5/IL6/IL7 rules. Maintain architecture documents and records showing how each compliance requirement is met.

What you will bring:

• Active Secret clearance at time of hire, plus the ability to obtain TS/SCI
• U.S. citizenship
• 12+ years of relevant experience with a BS, or 10+ years with a Master's (see Education Requirements)
• Proven record in data analysis, business intelligence and building data visualizations for enterprise use
• Advanced hands-on experience with Power BI (including DAX and Power Query) and MicroStrategy (including Dossiers and standard reporting)
• Strong SQL skills, including querying complex relational databases and data warehouses
• Experience with ETL methods using many structured and unstructured data sources
• Familiarity with IT Operations and sustainment, including how to find and apply the right data to support this work
• Excellent spoken and written communication, including explaining technical findings clearly to non-technical audiences

Required Certifications

• Active DoD 8140 IAT Level II certifications: (1 of the following) CASP+ CE, CCNA-Security, CCNP Security, CCSP, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), CND, CySA+, GCED, GCIH, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE or SSCP

Education Requirements

• BS with 12+ years of prior relevant experience, or
• Master's with 10+ years of prior relevant experience
• Additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree

How you will wow us:

• Python or R for advanced data manipulation and statistical analysis
• A Power BI certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate) or a MicroStrategy certification
• Understanding of da ta warehousing and advanced semantic layer modeling

JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers' mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities.

JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company.

Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!

• Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients
• Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions
• Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery
• Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process
• Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!
• Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care.

At JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $116,000.00 - $167,000.00

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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