Engineer (Senior)

JANSON•Arlington, VA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Functional Analyst / Developer / Engineer (Senior) leads analytics delivery, instructional design, and technical mentorship for Army Vantage enablement. This position will serve as the primary integrator between operational needs, analytics solutions, and training delivery. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Candidates without an active clearance may perform unclassified preparatory work while clearance processing is underway.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Operations Research, Information Systems, or related technical field
3-6 years of experience in analytics, data engineering, software development, or operational research
2+ years delivering analytics or data products using an enterprise analytics platform (e.g., Palantir Foundry, Army Vantage, Databricks, Snowflake, or cloud-based analytics platforms)
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
Experience developing dashboards, data pipelines, or analytical workflows that support operational decision-making
Demonstrated experience teaching, mentoring, or leading technical personnel or delivering structured training
Secret Security Clearance: Active
Ability to operate in classified and unclassified environments, including NIPRNet systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills for military and civilian interaction
Willingness to travel up to 10% for in-person training and operational support
Demonstrated ability to learn new tools, workflows, and operational contexts
Team-oriented and capable of collaborating with diverse Army and contractor personnel

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Palantir Foundry or Army Vantage
Familiarity with version control (Git), data lineage, and reproducibility practices
Knowledge of PII/PHI handling, DoD security practices, and classification workflows
Exposure to predictive analytics or statistical modeling
Experience supporting organizational change, analytics adoption, or analytics enablement initiatives

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of prototype-level predictive analytics and dashboards
Serve as primary instructor for ORSA-level and advanced analytics training
Guide development of reusable analytics patterns and standards
Mentor mid-level and junior personnel
Ensure analytics products are instructional, reusable, and sustainment-ready
Design and oversee delivery of Army Vantage–specific training curricula aligned to defined USAREUR-AF personas (executives, staff, analysts, ORSAs)
Serve as lead instructor for advanced training events, including ORSA training and executive-level courses
Ensure training materials emphasize Army Vantage workflows, permissions, classification, and reuse, not generic analytics tools
Review and approve training content developed by mid-level and junior staff for technical accuracy and instructional quality
Lead development of instructional analytics products, ensuring dashboards, workflows, and predictive analytics are suitable as teaching exemplars
Guide incorporation of data lineage, version control, and collaborative development practices into all training demonstrations
Mentor mid-level personnel on instructional techniques, classroom delivery, and facilitation of Army training events
Serve as primary technical advisor supporting Data program design and execution
Ensure training events support organizational change objectives and reinforce adoption milestones outlined in the SOW
Lead after-action reviews (AARs) for training events and incorporate feedback into subsequent deliveries