Data Analytics & Data Engineering Support Specialist

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies seeks a Data Analytics & Data Engineering Support Specialist in Bethesda, MD to design dashboards, build data pipelines, and support ERP data integration across reporting platforms. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, participating in UAT, and ensuring high-quality data solutions using Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, and related tools.

A BS and 3–7+ years in data analytics are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-7+ years of experience in data analytics, data engineering, or business intelligence roles.
• Demonstrated experience developing dashboards in Power BI and/or Tableau.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases.
• Experience developing data pipelines using Python and ETL tools.
• Experience working with ERP financial data.
• Ability to support requirements sessions and UAT activities in a client-facing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and analytics reports using Power BI, Power Query, Excel, Tableau, Tableau Prep Builder, SQL, and Python.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain underlying data pipelines supporting dashboards and reports.
• Participate in requirements gathering sessions with project teams and stakeholders.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, including validation of reporting outputs and issue resolution.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and performance across reporting environments.
• Provide technical documentation and knowledge transfer as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering/Finance or related field

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

Tableau Prep Builder

SQL

Python

ERP data handling

Job description

Data Analytics & Data Engineering Support Specialist (C80-2026-26466)

Overview

Bowhead seeks a Data Analytics & Data Engineering Support Specialist to provide technical and analytical support in the development of dashboards, reporting solutions, and associated data pipelines. This role will support enterprise-level financial and operational reporting initiatives, including ERP data integration, validation, and analytics within government data platforms. The selected candidate will collaborate with cross-functional project teams to gather requirements, participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), and ensure high-quality data solutions that meet stakeholder needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and analytics reports using:
• Power BI
• Power Query
• Microsoft Excel
• Tableau
• Tableau Prep Builder
• SQL
• Python
• Develop, optimize, and maintain underlying data pipelines supporting dashboards and reports.
• Participate in requirements gathering sessions with project teams and stakeholders.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, including validation of reporting outputs and issue resolution.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and performance across reporting environments.
• Provide technical documentation and knowledge transfer as required.

Financial & ERP Data Support

• Analyze financial data sourced from Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Build and maintain data pipelines integrating ERP data into analytics platforms.
• Conduct data validation and reconciliation of ERP data within:
• Jupiter/Advana
• Enterprise Digital Capabilities (EDC)
• Support compliance with requirements outlined in C.4.9.10, C4.1.1, C4.1.2, and CDRL A002.
• Collaborate with financial and functional stakeholders to ensure reporting solutions meet operational and audit standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Three to more than 7 (3-7+) years of experience in data analytics, data engineering, or business intelligence roles.
• Demonstrated experience developing dashboards in Power BI and/or Tableau.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases.
• Experience developing data pipelines using Python and ETL tools.
• Experience working with ERP financial data.
• Ability to support requirements sessions and UAT activities in a client-facing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with government financial systems and reporting environments.
• Familiarity with Advana/Jupiter or Enterprise Digital Capabilities (EDC).
• Experience supporting DoD or federal financial management initiatives.
• Understanding of financial reconciliation and data validation methodologies.
• Knowledge of Agile or iterative development methodologies.

Core Competencies

• Data modeling and pipeline architecture
• Financial data analysis and validation
• Dashboard design and data visualization best practices
• Stakeholder communication and collaboration
• Detail-oriented with strong data quality focus

Target salary range is $110,000 - $130,000 commensurate with experience

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

ID 2026-26466

Category Program/Project Management

Location : Location US-MD-West Bethesda

Min USD $110,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $130,000.00/Yr.

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement 10% - 25%