Sr. Data Engineer / Data Visualization Analyst

• The Sr. Data Engineer / Visualization Analyst provides data engineering, analytics, and visualization support to enable data-driven decision-making across Headquarters and supported programs. This role designs, develops, and maintains data pipelines, analytical datasets, dashboards, and visual products that support operational, programmatic, financial, and leadership reporting requirements.
• The position bridges technical data engineering and analytical visualization, ensuring data is accurate, accessible, secure, and presented in a manner that supports executive insight and mission outcomes.
• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and data models supporting analytics and reporting requirements.
• Integrate data from multiple sources (e.g., program management tools, financial systems, operational reports, Agile tools) into structured and reliable datasets.
• Ensure data quality, validation, normalization, and documentation to support consistent reporting and analysis.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards, visualizations, and reports using enterprise visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
• Translate business, operational, and leadership requirements into technical data and visualization solutions.
• Support development of metrics, KPIs, and performance indicators aligned to program and HQ objectives.
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, program managers, and leadership to refine data requirements and analytical outputs.
• Implement data governance, access controls, and security best practices in accordance with Government policies.
• Document data sources, logic, assumptions, and visualization standards to ensure transparency and repeatability.
• Provide analytical insights, trend analysis, and ad hoc reporting in support of leadership decision-making.

• Bachelor's degree in data science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in data engineering, data analytics, or visualization roles
• Demonstrated experience with:

• Data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes
• Relational databases and data modeling
• Data visualization and dashboard development
• Translating business requirements into analytical solutions

• Active Secret security clearance

Nice to Have (skills that are not required, but nice to have):

• Experience supporting DoD, Army, or Federal environments
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
• Experience with SQL, scripting languages, or data transformation tools
• Familiarity with Agile or SAFe environments and metrics
• Experience in integrating data from tools such as JIRA, SharePoint, financial systems, or reporting platforms

This is a full-time position paying a base salary, full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services. The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.