Data Visualization Engineer - Power BI & MicroStrategy Expert

Defense Engineering Inc.; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Data Visualization Engineer SME to design, develop, and maintain dashboards using Power BI and MicroStrategy. The role supports mission-focused IT Operations sustainment and DoW network security.

Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI is required. Fort Belvoir, VA or Albuquerque, NM are the primary locations. Strong data analysis, SQL, and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires BS with 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience.
• Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance at time of hire and able to obtain Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
• Certification: Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, or SSCP) required.
• Citizenship: United States Citizenship is required.
• Core Experience: Proven professional track record in data analysis, business intelligence, and building data visualizations for enterprise use.
• Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with IT Operations and sustainment, including a strong understanding of how to identify and apply relevant data to support these functions.
• Data Integration / ETL: Experience with data extract, transform, and load (ETL) techniques using disparate structured and unstructured data sources.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced hands-on experience with Power BI (including DAX and Power Query) and MicroStrategy (including Dossiers and standard reporting).
• Database Skills: Strong command of SQL and experience querying complex relational databases and data warehouses.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical data findings clearly to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Dashboard Development - Design, build, and deploy interactive dashboards, reports, and dossiers using Power BI and MicroStrategy.
• IT Operations Support - Identify, extract, and analyze relevant data specifically in support of IT Operations and system sustainment initiatives.
• Data Integration & ETL - Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from disparate structured and unstructured data sources to prepare it for analysis and visualization.
• Stakeholder Collaboration - Partner with business leaders and IT decision-makers to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical visualization specifications.
• Data Analysis - Interrogate and analyze complex datasets to uncover critical trends, patterns, and insights that support strategic initiatives.
• Optimization & Quality Assurance - Validate data accuracy, troubleshoot reporting anomalies, and optimize dashboard performance for end-users.
• User Enablement - Provide guidance, documentation, and training to end-users on how to effectively interact with and interpret the visualization tools.
• Documentation & Standards - Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, standard operating procedures, and data dictionaries in support of delivered products.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all tools comply with DoW STIGs and IL5/IL6/IL7 protocols; develop and maintain architectural documentation and compliance traceability.

Skills

Data visualization

Power BI

MicroStrategy

ETL

SQL

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Power BI

MicroStrategy

SQL

Job description

Defense Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Data Visualization Engineer SME to design, develop, and maintain dashboards using Power BI and MicroStrategy. The role supports mission-focused IT Operations sustainment and DoW network security.

Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI is required. Fort Belvoir, VA or Albuquerque, NM are the primary locations. Strong data analysis, SQL, and collaboration skills are essential.