Senior Data Engineer (SME)

Radiance Technologies • Huntsville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support our logistics leadership team in the areas of asset tracking, supply chain metrics, and fleet management. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical lead, leveraging advanced data engineering and business intelligence tools to optimize project office operations within a secure Microsoft 365 cloud environment. This role is ideal for a senior commercial data engineer or business intelligence expert looking to transition their skills into a stable, long-term defense contracting career.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of relevant data engineering/analytics experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered (e.g., Associate's degree + 11 years, or High School Diploma + 13 years of technical experience).
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must possess an active federal Secret Security Clearance at the time of application.
• Demonstrated expert-level experience with: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) & Data Tools (SSDT).
• Demonstrated expert-level experience with: Microsoft Power BI Desktop & Power BI Report Builder.
• Demonstrated expert-level experience with: Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate).
• Demonstrated expert-level experience with: Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise.
• Highly qualified corporate candidates without CompTIA Security+ ce must be willing and able to study for, test, and obtain the credential within 45 days of their hire date (exam voucher/sponsorship provided by the company).

Nice To Haves

• An active CompTIA Security+ ce (or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification) is highly preferred.
• Experience in commercial supply chain logistics, aviation/fleet asset management, heavy equipment manufacturing, or corporate inventory operations.
• Prior hands-on experience handling very large, disparate enterprise data sets or enterprise data fabric environments (such as Palantir Foundry).
• Strong understanding of performance-based metrics, vendor SLAs, and asset reliability tracking.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, plan, and develop custom SQL scripts, packages, and stored procedures.
• Execute robust ETL processes to integrate structured vendor contract data and large-scale platform data files (e.g., Palantir Foundry/enterprise data mesh platforms) into the central SQL data warehouse.
• Design, build, and maintain custom Power BI dashboards and paginated reports (via Power BI Report Builder) to monitor vendor performance metrics, supply chain health, and equipment availability.
• Manage automated report subscriptions for executive leadership.
• Perform regular data cleansing, profiling, and validation on data warehouse tables to ensure high-quality, trusted reporting and analytics.
• Develop and refine low-code business solutions using Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate to streamline internal workflows and approval chains.
• Manage and maintain Microsoft Teams channels and SharePoint structures to ensure seamless information sharing and document management.
• Act as a core technical advisor to the Division Chief, translating complex logistics data into actionable, data-driven operational strategies.

Benefits

• Employee-ownership benefits both our customers and workforce, and ensures that Radiance doesn’t have to answer to stockholders or be driven by quarterly earnings reports.
• Tangible and long-term financial security for our people and their families.
• Fair compensation and equal employment opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior