DSCA Data Engineer Mid (Software Development Analyst) - 31121 (Arlington, VA, Re

HII; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Educational scholarships

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies in the United States is seeking a Data Engineer / Reporting Developer to support DSCA by developing enterprise reporting, analytics, and data integration solutions. You will work with the War Data Platform (WDP) and other sources to deliver dashboards and data products for mission stakeholders.

The role emphasizes data pipeline development, transformation, and warehouse-based reporting, with collaboration across analysts, users, and technical teams to ensure data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and visualizations for stakeholders.
• Experience optimizing SQL queries for data extraction and analysis.
• Experience with enterprise data warehouses and large-scale datasets.
• Experience integrating data from multiple source systems into reporting solutions.
• Understanding of data quality, validation, and reconciliation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work in a remote and distributed team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations using data from WDP and other sources.
• Build and maintain data pipelines, transformations, and data models.
• Use Databricks and Qlik to prepare, analyze, and visualize data for decisions.
• Assess data quality and reconcile inconsistencies across sources.
• Collaborate with analysts, users, and technical stakeholders to define requirements.
• Support enterprise data warehousing, Databricks, SQL, and multi-source data integration.

Skills

Data visualization

SQL optimization

ETL/ELT development

Data warehousing

Multi-source data integration

Cloud data platforms

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Databricks

Qlik

Job description

Location: United States

Requisition Number: 31121

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Find the role that’s right for you. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

Join the growing Warfare Systems Business Group at HII Mission Technologies! We are seeking a Data Engineer / Reporting Developer to support the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) mission by developing enterprise reporting, analytics, and data integration solutions that enable informed decision‑making across Building Partner Capacity programs and initiatives.

In this role, you will leverage data from the War Data Platform (WDP) and other authoritative data sources to create dashboards, reporting products, and data visualizations that provide actionable insights to mission stakeholders. You will be responsible for data pipeline development, data transformation, warehouse-based reporting solutions, and ensuring the quality and integrity of enterprise data assets. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with analysts, business users, and technical teams to deliver accurate, scalable, and impactful data products in support of mission objectives.

This position is initially funded as a temporary assignment for approximately six (6) months, with the potential for extension based on program needs and funding availability. In addition, successful candidates may have the opportunity to be considered for transfer to other positions and programs within HII Mission Technologies based on performance, qualifications, and business requirements.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Support development of reporting, dashboards, and data visualizations using data housed in the War Data Platform (WDP).
• Build and maintain data pipelines, transformations, and data models that integrate multiple authoritative source systems into warehouse-based reporting products.
• Use Databricks and Qlik to prepare, analyze, and visualize data in support of decision‑making and Building Partner Capacity mission needs.
• Assess data quality, reconcile inconsistencies across sources, and help establish repeatable methods for validation and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with analysts, users, and technical stakeholders to define reporting requirements and deliver usable analytic products.
• Experience with enterprise data warehousing, Databricks, Qlik, SQL, and multi‑source data integration preferred.
• Familiarity with Power BI as an additional or optional reporting and visualization capability is desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and data visualizations for business or operational stakeholders.

• Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.

• Experience working with enterprise data warehouses and large-scale datasets.

• Experience integrating data from multiple source systems into reporting and analytical solutions.

• Understanding of data quality, data validation, and data reconciliation methodologies.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Ability to work effectively within a remote and distributed team environment.

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain anactive Secret clearance at the time of consideration
• Remote‑eligible position; must align with Eastern Time Zone core business hours

Software Development Analyst 2

2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.

Software Development Analyst 3

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

***Salary level based on background, direct experience and education

Preferred Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in data engineering, business intelligence, reporting development, or data analytics.
• Experience using Databricks for data engineering, transformation, analytics, or reporting solutions.
• Experience developing dashboards and visualizations using Qlik Sense or related Qlik tools.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), or Federal Government programs.
• Familiarity with the War Data Platform (WDP) or similar enterprise data ecosystems.
• Experience with dimensional modeling, data marts, and enterprise reporting architectures.
• Experience working with cloud‑based data platforms and modern data engineering practices.
• Familiarity with Power BI as an additional reporting and visualization platform.
• Experience with ETL/ELT development and automated data processing pipelines.
• Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and reporting best practices.
• Experience supporting Building Partner Capacity, security cooperation, or defense‑related business processes.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods while working at a computer.
• Ability to operate a keyboard, mouse, and standard office equipment to perform analytical tasks.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in virtual meetings, briefings, and secure collaboration environments.
• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret digital data for extended periods with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Occasional light lifting of documents or equipment up to 10 lbs, if needed for home‑office setup.
• Must maintain a home work environment that meets company and government security requirements (e.g., controlled space for handling sensitive or FOUO information, if applicable).

• Must be able to work assigned East Coast core business hours to support program and customer requirements.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.