Job DescriptionThe Data Analytics team within our Information Technology department is seeking a Principal Data Engineer (Principal Applications Analyst).
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities- Participates in the development of standards, practices and procedures that impact MSTS's IT capabilities.
- Coordinates/participates in developing work plans, budgets, schedules, personnel assignments and computer use requirements.
- Implements and monitors work plans to ensure adherence to schedules and design specifications.
- Guides data analysts and engineers in systems analysis, development, or maintenance techniques; selection of design alternatives; performance analysis; and programming techniques.
- Participates in data communications projects by:
- Gathering information, analyzing findings, documenting, preparing conceptual designs, and making presentations.
- Coordinating or developing and implementing plans for installation and testing.
- Developing or modifying SQL code.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in data analytics tools and technologies, including but not limited to SQL, Python, R, Power BI, and cloud-based data platforms.
- Developing and implementing data administration standards regarding validation, integrity, storage, and security of data; internal object naming conventions, and data access methods.
- Creating data visualizations and reports.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement data-driven solutions.
- Identifying potential problems, resolving referred problems, and proposing solutions.
- Identifying requirements for expanded user capabilities and preparing estimates of capacity for proposed configurations.
- May participate in organizing and assigning Data Analytics and Reporting maintenance and projects tasks.
- May prepare reports on progress and schedule of projects.
- May perform programming and analysis tasks on software development or maintenance projects.
- May provide technical assistance to Analytics User Group as required.
- May ensure appropriate training, tools, hardware, and software are available.
- May participate in management meetings to help define goals and strategies and to solve problems.
- May represent MSTS in contacts with the client, outside businesses, and governmental and military agencies.
- May control expenses within projects and be responsible for meeting budget goals and objectives.
- May provide input to policy level direction regarding standards, budget constraints, etc.
QualificationsDue to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.- Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent computer-related experience with at least 8 years of relevant, progressively responsible experience.
- Has command of advanced knowledge of technical principles, theories, standards, and protocols in software development, database administration, or data analytics.
- Ability to coach or mentor less senior staff.
- Ability to lead complex projects that may involve other IT sections, other departments, consultants, as well as outside business units.
- Supports multiple, complex software applications or database platforms.
- Ability to solve complex design problems.
- Must be willing to accept responsibility in new areas and possess the level of technical and analytical skills that will provide successful outcomes to those assignments.
- Must be able to accept assigned responsibilities and manage work to ensure deadlines and milestones are met.
- Must have expert experience in broad range of tools and technology used by NNSS (i.e Microsoft BI Stack (including Power BI), Azure DevOps, Denodo.
- Must have the aptitude and desire to continually learn about new tools and technology and have the ability to evaluate the best solution for stated problems.
- Must deliver quality, maintainable solutions.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrate excellent problem solving skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Demonstrate excellent technical trouble shooting skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Ability to use a systems engineering approach when implementing new solutions or modifying existing solutions.
- Demonstrate excellent testing and debugging skills.
- The primary work location is at the Losee Road Facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).
- Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2, 'Identity, Credential, and Access Management,' and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2, 'Implementation of Personal Identity Verification for Uncleared Contractors.'
