Data Engineer (Engineer Database 2)

Requisition Number: 20365 

Required Travel: 0 - 10% 

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $62,371.00 - $89,102.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

This opportunity resides with Live, Virtual, Constructive Solutions, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. As a trusted partner to our military customers, we design, develop and operate systems that bring together service members from across the globe to help you train like you fight, because we understand that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece parts.

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

 

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking skilled talent to join a team that identifies, develops, manages, and analyzes data (geospatial, force structure, and system characteristic), digital applications, and policy to support virtual, constructive, and gaming simulation-enabled Joint and Combatant Command training. This Data Engineer position will assist in improving the processes in which data is collected, managed, and converted for the purposes of the Joint Staff (JS) J7, Deputy Director of Joint Training (DDJT) data initiatives.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Curation of data from various authoritative sources into schemas and formats that can be consumed by applications of the DDJT’s Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE).
• Assist in the development of Data Pipelines for data cleaning, transformation, and aggregation.
• Reduce amount of manual touch labor required to transform data into useable formats by enhancing data quality and efficiency. 
• Assist in management of DDJT’s data and analytics operations including architecture, user requirements, software development, report development, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) integration.
   

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Client requirements: Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience OR a Master’s degree with 0-2 years of experience. In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 8 years of applicable work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Interest in data and data analytics.
• Experience with MS Excel functions for data analysis.
• Experience with SQL for data queries.
• Knowledge or interest in Data Dashboards (Tableau, PowerBI, Looker, etc.).
• Knowledge of scripting (Python).
• Knowledge of database/technology/processes (PostgreSQL, Apache Kafka, ETL, noSQL databases, etc.).
• Experience with curation of force structure, terrain, and system characteristic data for use in DoD Modeling & Simulation (M&S) training applications is a plus.
• Knowledge of JS J7’s Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) federation is a plus.
• Knowledge of the Joint training exercise planning, design, execution, and assessment process (JELC – Joint Exercise Life Cycle) is a plus.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence is a plus.
• Ability to communicate in person, over virtual platforms, and in writing with teammates, technical Subject Matter Experts (SME), and senior leaders.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• On-site support required (Must Interface with customers on a daily basis).
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a SECRET clearance.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning