Strategic Data Systems
Senior Systems Engineer (Data Engineer)
Arlington, VA · Senior · Full-time
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About the role
- Senior Systems Engineer Location: The Pentagon, Washington, DC Salary Negotiable (Depending on experience level) - Full Time with Benefits The Senior Systems Engineer will support data-driven decision-making for complex Department of Defense programs by applying systems engineering discipline, data analysis, and rapid visualization capabilities. This role
- will use Government-provided enterprise software development and analytics tools, including Advana where applicable, to develop code, applications, dashboards, and analytical products that improve access to Global Force Management Data Initiative (GFM DI) data, organizational data, and system features. The position translates operational needs into clear
Responsibilities
- Apply systems engineering principles to analyze mission needs, coordinate technical solutions, develop requirements, and support life-cycle planning for large, complex projects.
- Establish and maintain trusted data sources that improve consistency, accuracy, and confidence in operational decision-making.
- Analytical Modeling - Develop business logic, analytical models, and statistical approaches that connect datasets and translate raw inputs into actionable trends, risks, and insights.
- Rapid Visualization - Design and deploy clean, interactive dashboards and lightweight web-based tools using platforms such as Qlik, Streamlit, or similar visualization technologies.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, engineers, and mission partners to gather requirements, validate outputs, document assumptions, and improve access to system data and features.
- Use Government-provided enterprise software development and analytics tools to conduct data analysis and develop code, applications, dashboards, and data products supporting GFM DI use cases.
- Apply analytical, statistical, or mathematical modeling approaches to support design decisions, resolve data integration issues, and generate actionable recommendations for Government stakeholders.
- Support assignment data processes and related tools, including documentation, stakeholder coordination, and training for internal users and broader Communities of Interest.
- Develop business logic, analytical models, and statistical approaches that connect datasets and translate raw inputs into actionable trends, risks, and insights.
- Design and deploy clean, interactive dashboards and lightweight web-based tools using platforms such as Qlik, Streamlit, or similar visualization technologies.
Requirements
- Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Systems Engineering and at least three (3) years of related experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering and at least six (6) years of related experience
- Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
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Compensation
- Senior Systems Engineer Location: The Pentagon, Washington, DC Salary Negotiable (Depending on experience level) - Full Time with Benefits The Senior Systems Engineer will support data-driven decision-making for complex Department of Defens
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