Data Analytics Developer I

Barrios; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology is seeking a Data Analytics Developer to build and enhance BI dashboards, automate reporting with Python, and present insights to NASA programs and internal operations.

Ideal candidates have a strong math/data science background, experience with Power BI/Tableau/Sisense, Python, and SQL, and can communicate complex results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Data Science, Math, Statistics, IT, Information Systems, CS or related field by Dec 2026, 0–5 years experience.
• Experience designing data visualizations and dashboards with Power BI/Tableau/Sisense.
• Python for data analysis (pandas, Jupyter) experience.
• Strong numerical, statistical, and mathematical analysis foundations.
• Proficient with Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance BI dashboards and reports that visualize operational and business trends with filtering and drill-through.
• Query and extract data from SQL databases to fulfill business requests.
• Create recurring and ad-hoc reports using SQL, Excel, Power BI, and Python; analyze and validate data.
• Automate reporting processes using Python, Alteryx, or similar tools; document logic for maintainability.
• Migrate workflows to more efficient platforms and validate results against legacy outputs.
• Present findings, trends, and insights to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Power BI

Tableau

Sisense

Python

Excel

Education

BS or BA in Data Science/Math/Statistics/Info Tech/CS

Tools

MS SQL Server

Excel

Jupyter Notebook

Alteryx

Job description

Data Analytics Developer I

Job Locations: US-TX-Houston

Overview

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services across NASA centers nationwide. Barrios prides itself on a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance.

Barrios Technology is seeking a Data Analytics Developer to join our team in support of NASA programs and internal business operations. This is an early career role for a quantitatively strong analyst with a background in mathematics and data science who can turn raw data into clear, decision ready insight. The Data Analytics Developer will build and improve Business Intelligence dashboards, automate manual reporting workflows using Python and data preparation tools, and present findings to stakeholders and leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong statistical and analytical fundamentals, proven experience converting and validating analytical workflows, and the communication skills to explain results to technical and non-technical audiences alike.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance BI dashboards and reports that visualize operational and business trends, including filtering and drill-through functionality that lets decisionmakers explore data at multiple levels.
• Query and extract data from SQL database tables and other enterprise sources to fulfill business requests.
• Create recurring and ad-hoc reports within required timeframes using SQL, Excel, Power BI, and Python; analyze and validate data to ensure the accuracy and integrity of critical business information.
• Automate manual and repetitive reporting processes using Python (Jupyter), Alteryx, or similar tools, documenting logic and code thoroughly for long-term maintainability.
• Migrate or re-engineer existing analytical workflows and queries to more efficient platforms, validating results against legacy outputs to ensure consistency.
• Provide quantitative and statistical analysis, trending, and metrics for key strategic initiatives to measure the potential impact of new projects.
• Analyze data correlations, discrepancies, and reconciliations and communicate the related impact to the business.
• Synthesize business intelligence and trend data into clear recommendations for action.
• Present findings, process improvements, and recommendations to peers, program leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with internal teams to streamline and standardize existing reports and find ways to work more efficiently.
• Build reporting tools that help operational users carry out day-to-day responsibilities.
• Track and document post implementation benefits and key objective measures.
• Organize data sources and ensure data integrity and relevancy.
• Partner with Program, Operations, and Engineering teams to gather requirements, solve problems, and identify trends and opportunities.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• BS or BA degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field or anticipated degree by December 2026, from an accredited college or university, plus zero (0) to five (5) years of experience.
• Hands-on experience designing and building data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, Sisense, or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of Python for data analysis (pandas, Jupyter Notebook, or similar).
• Strong foundation in numerical, statistical, and mathematical analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Detail oriented; places a high value on accuracy, consistency, and completeness of work, including validating analytical results.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks at once.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting analytical findings to leadership and stakeholders.
• Proven logical and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Self-starter, results oriented, and comfortable working independently and on cross-functional teams.

Preferences:

• Internship or professional experience in a data analyst or business intelligence role.
• Experience with Alteryx or other data preparation and ETL tools.
• Experience converting, automating, or re-engineering analytical workflows.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases (MS SQL Server preferred) for querying and data manipulation.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Macros, VBA, Charts and Graphs).
• Familiarity with MS SSRS, Sisense, or Salesforce reporting.
• Coursework or experience in physics, engineering, or other technical disciplines relevant to aerospace programs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience (student organizations, team leadership, or similar).
• Strong inductive reasoning skills: the ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions, including finding relationships among seemingly unrelated events.

Essential Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.