Functional Analyst / Developer / Engineer (Senior)

JANSON Communications, Inc.; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

401K with matching incentive

Short and Long-term disability

Life insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

JANSON Communications, Inc. is seeking a Senior Functional Analyst/Developer to lead analytics delivery and mentor teams. This role involves serving as the primary integrator between operational needs, analytics solutions, and training delivery. Candidates must have a Master’s degree and 7–10 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in Python, SQL, and experience on platforms like Palantir Foundry. The position offers hybrid work options, benefits, and requires eligibility for U.S. Government security clearance.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in analytics, data engineering, or software development.
• 2+ years of delivering analytics products using enterprise analytics platforms.
• Experience developing dashboards and data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of prototype-level predictive analytics and dashboards.
• Serve as primary instructor for advanced analytics training.
• Guide development of reusable analytics patterns and standards.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to operate in classified and unclassified environments

Demonstrated ability to learn new tools

Team-oriented and collaborative

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in SQL

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

Functional Analyst / Developer / Engineer (Senior)

Weisbaden, DEU

The Functional Analyst/Developer (Senior) leads analytics delivery, instructional design, and technical mentorship for Army Vantage enablement. This position will serve as the primary integrator between operational needs, analytics solutions, and training delivery. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Candidates without an active clearance may perform unclassified preparatory work while clearance processing is underway.

Key Requirements

• Secret Security Clearance: active or eligibility to obtain and maintain
• Ability to operate in classified and unclassified environments, including NIPRNet systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for military and civilian interaction
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for in-person training and operational support
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tools, workflows, and operational contexts
• Team-oriented and capable of collaborating with diverse Army and contractor personnel

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of prototype-level predictive analytics and dashboards
• Serve as primary instructor for ORSA-level and advanced analytics training
• Guide development of reusable analytics patterns and standards
• Mentor mid-level and junior personnel
• Ensure analytics products are instructional, reusable, and sustainment-ready
• Design and oversee delivery of Army Vantage-specific training curricula aligned to defined USAREUR-AF personas (executives, staff, analysts, ORSAs)
• Serve as lead instructor for advanced training events, including ORSA training and executive-level courses
• Ensure training materials emphasize Army Vantage workflows, permissions, classification, and reuse, not generic analytics tools
• Review and approve training content developed by mid-level and junior staff for technical accuracy and instructional quality
• Lead development of instructional analytics products, ensuring dashboards, workflows, and predictive analytics are suitable as teaching exemplars
• Guide incorporation of data lineage, version control, and collaborative development practices into all training demonstrations
• Mentor mid-level personnel on instructional techniques, classroom delivery, and facilitation of Army training events
• Serve as primary technical advisor supporting Data program design and execution
• Ensure training events support organizational change objectives and reinforce adoption milestones outlined in the SOW
• Lead after‑action reviews (AARs) for training events and incorporate feedback into subsequent deliveries

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Operations Research, Information Systems, or related technical field
• 7–10 years of experience in analytics, data engineering, software development, or operational research
• 2+ years delivering analytics or data products using an enterprise analytics platform (e.g., Palantir Foundry, Army Vantage, Databricks, Snowflake, or cloud-based analytics platforms)
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
• Experience developing dashboards, data pipelines, or analytical workflows that support operational decision-making
• Demonstrated experience teaching, mentoring, or leading technical personnel or delivering structured training
• Experience using Palantir Foundry or Army Vantage (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Palantir Foundry or Army Vantage
• Familiarity with version control (Git), data lineage, and reproducibility practices
• Knowledge of PII/PHI handling, DoD security practices, and classification workflows
• Exposure to predictive analytics or statistical modeling
• Experience supporting organizational change, analytics adoption, or analytics enablement initiatives

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility
• 401K with matching incentive
• Short and Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• PTO
• Paid holidays

JANSON is an equal opportunity employer.