Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. QinetiQ US is a world-class team of professionals delivering next generation technology and products in various fields. They are seeking a Senior Data Developer to support the US Space Force in delivering innovative SATCOM capabilities, integrating business models, and providing analytical guidance to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain automated data pipelines on the Advana and Financial Accountability System and Transformation (FASTR) platform using Python, PySpark, and SQL to ingest, normalize, and integrate COMSATCOM contract, billing, and operational data from disparate DoD and commercial sources
- Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and interactive reports supporting CSCO program management, executive decision-making, and Working Capital Fund financial reporting
- Support CSCO's operationalization of Advana and FASTR as the organization's primary financial reporting and analytics environment; lead data integration testing and platform configuration activities
- Develop automated database processes, including prepopulated worksheets, change logs, and audit trails, in support of monthly deliverables, data calls, and program performance reporting
- Integrate data flows from DoD enterprise systems - including FAMIS as a Service (FaaS), CORAS, and Electronic Document Access (EDA) - into the Advana/FASTR analytics ecosystem
- Partner with Data Scientists to operationalize predictive model and machine learning outputs within production infrastructure, ensuring pipelines are version-controlled, reproducible, and auditable
- Maintain data quality, governance, and documentation standards; develop training materials and provide platform guidance to program team members
- Respond to ad hoc development requirements from program leadership, including custom reports, database queries, and integration tasks, within program-defined timelines
Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in data engineering, software development, database administration, or a closely related technical discipline
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Secret Clearance required. #qinetiqclearedjob
- Demonstrated proficiency in Python and SQL for data engineering, ETL development, and pipeline automation
- Experience with enterprise data platforms, distributed computing frameworks (Apache Spark/PySpark), or cloud-based analytics environments (Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, or Databricks)
- Experience developing production-grade Power BI dashboards and data models for operational or executive-level stakeholders
- Strong understanding of data quality, governance, and documentation practices, including version control and audit trail standards
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to document technical work clearly and support non-technical stakeholders
- Deadline-driven, organized, and detail-oriented with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced DoD program environment
- Ability to support on-site client meetings within the National Capital Region
- Experience developing on the Advana platform (Databricks/Delta Lake architecture) or the FASTR environment within a DoD financial management context
- Familiarity with DoD financial management and enterprise systems including FAMIS, CORAS, Electronic Document Access (EDA), or Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI)
- Experience supporting DoD or USSF space or satellite communications programs in a data engineering capacity
- Familiarity with Working Capital Fund (WCF) financial data structures, ESAG reporting requirements, and enterprise SATCOM program data
- TS/SCI
- Experience with MLOps practices, including model deployment and pipeline integration within enterprise data environments
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform or SharePoint data architecture in a DoD collaboration environment
Benefits
- Workplace flexibility
- A commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family
- Provide opportunities to work with a purpose
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