Senior Systems Engineer — Data & Visualization Leader

Strategic Data Systems; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Data Systems is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support data-driven decision-making for DoD programs at The Pentagon, Washington, DC. You will apply systems engineering, data analysis, and rapid visualization to deliver data products that enhance access to critical datasets and system features.

The role requires developing data-driven solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and using government analytics tools to support full system life cycle and mission needs.

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering or related field with substantial mathematical coursework.
• Experience in DoD or defense-related data analytics preferred.
• Ability to design data pipelines, data models, and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering principles to analyze mission needs and coordinate technical solutions.
• Curate and clean large data feeds into reliable datasets optimized for querying and analysis.
• Develop analytical models and business logic to translate data into actionable insights.
• Design interactive dashboards and lightweight web tools using Qlik, Streamlit, or similar tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and validate outputs.

Job description

Strategic Data Systems is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support data-driven decision-making for DoD programs at The Pentagon, Washington, DC. You will apply systems engineering, data analysis, and rapid visualization to deliver data products that enhance access to critical datasets and system features.

The role requires developing data-driven solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and using government analytics tools to support full system life cycle and mission needs.