Principal Data Analytics Engineer

Canvas, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Spot Awards

Job summary

Canvas, Inc. seeks a Principal Data Analytics Engineer to act as a senior technical authority for analytical tool development that enables enterprise data visualization across missions. You will leverage Palantir Foundry to build sophisticated dashboards, design scalable scheduling and analytic tools, and provide database management and SharePoint support.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, a STEM master’s degree with 12+ years of experience (or a STEM bachelor with 20+ years), and active

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Master’s degree in STEM with 12+ years of engineering experience, or a STEM bachelor with 20+ years of experience.
• Ability to develop analytical and visualization tools.
• Active security clearance at required level or ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical tools and interactive dashboards using Palantir Foundry.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable scheduling and analytic tools for tracking and optimization.
• Provide database management support and SharePoint administration.
• Work independently translating high-level objectives into functioning tools.

Skills

Analytical tooling

Data visualization

Independent work

Executive-level visuals

Education

Master’s degree in STEM

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Palantir Foundry

SharePoint

Job description

Responsibilities

The Principal Data Analytics Engineer will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for analytical tool development to enable enterprise data visualization efforts. Duties include:

• Leveraging the MDA instantiation of Palantir's "Foundry" software to develop sophisticated analytical tools and interactive dashboards, converting complex datasets into clear, actionable executive-level visual products
• Designing, building, and maintaining scalable scheduling and analytical tools enabling continuous tracking and optimization
• Providing periodic database management support and assisting with SharePoint site administration
• Operating independently - translating abstract, high-level objectives into complete, functioning tools without step-by-step guidance

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Master’s degree in a STEM field and 12+ years of engineering experience - Alternatively: Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 20+ years of experience may be considered
• Ability to develop analytical and visualization tools
• Ability to work proactively and independently with minimal supervision
• Active security clearance at the required level (e.g., TS/SCI) or ability to obtain this clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting database administration
• Strong ability to synthesize technical data into executive-level products
• Familiarity with missile defense or other complex DoD program environments

About Us

Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified , Fortune Best Small Workplace , Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.

Benefits of Working with Canvas

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
• Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses
• And many more!

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.

Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page.

U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions.

Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis.

If you're unsure, please email [e-mail] with questions.

For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website. Canvas was founded by Jami Peyton in 2007 to deliver real-world engineering and technology solutions that strengthen national defense. Since then, we’ve been guided by technical excellence, operational insight, and a shared commitment to the warfighter. Teamwork drives everything we do, enabling close collaboration across programs, customers, and colleagues to solve complex challenges. Our work supports key national security priorities like missile defense, test and evaluation, digital transformation, and warfighter readiness. As an award-winning company built on integrity, agility, and innovation, Canvas continues to grow and deliver mission-critical solutions that support the future of national defense.