Data Analytics Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology•Chantilly, VA

1d•$142,792 - $169,832•Onsite

About The Position

As a Data Analytics Engineer, you will evolve Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines of structured and unstructured data from a variety of disparate sources to meet the needs of an advanced Insider Threat program. You will design analytical visualizations via custom dashboards through a collaborative process with Data Science and Analysis staff. You will participate in all steps of the continuous development lifecycle - including design, development, testing, and deployment. You will provide support and presentations of the visualization platform to internal customers and senior leadership. You will work with the design team and product management to implement innovative analytic and visualization approaches to solve real-world threat problems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
8+ years of experience developing ETL pipelines using SAS, Python, or R.
Proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, or MySQL queries.
8+ years of developing visual analytics reports in SAS Visual Analytics, SAS Visual Investigator, SAS Studio, Tableau, QlikView or similar technology.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and willingness to learn.
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Nice To Haves

Ability to resolve user questions through a combination of independent study, investigative programming, and especially collaborative efforts with team members.
Platform administration and engineering experience with SAS 9 or SAS Viya 4 or similar architecture.
SAS Certifications or certifications from similar technologies.
User Interfaces (UI) and/or User Experiences (UX) design.
Experience with automation development in Python.
Experience with API development.
Experience working with cloud technologies (Docker, Kubernetes); Azure / AWS / GCP / OpenShift infrastructure experience.
Demonstrated experience of Agile development practices and tools such as GITLAB.
Demonstrated experience CI/CD and associated tools like Jenkins, Git, Gerrit, Linux commands, etc.
Good experience in working with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Understanding of open-source programming languages.

Responsibilities

Evolve Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines of structured and unstructured data from a variety of disparate sources to meet the needs of an advanced Insider Threat program.
Design analytical visualizations via custom dashboards through a collaborative process with Data Science and Analysis staff.
Participate in all steps of the continuous development lifecycle - including design, development, testing, and deployment.
Provide support and presentations of the visualization platform to internal customers and senior leadership.
Work with the design team and product management to implement innovative analytic and visualization approaches to solve real-world threat problems.

Benefits

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.