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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mid Data Engineer/Analyst Python Software Developer to Support Defense - US CITIZEN ONLY - **Company:** AVNIK DEFENSE SOLUTIONS, INC. - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Visualization, Software Debugging, Github, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Linear Regression, Microsoft Office, NumPy, Object-Oriented Software Development, Microsoft PowerPoint, Cloudera, SciPy, Software Engineering, SQLite, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Pandas, Matplotlib, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Qlikview, Plotly, Data Pipelines - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2595eaf60dbcac3c ## About the Role Job Description: AVNIK has an immediate opportunity for a Data Engineer or Software Developer to provide analysis using US Government Modeling & Simulation (M&S) tools for Navy weapon Systems. Expertise with Python is required. Familiarity with AWS and SQL is preferred. BS+2Yrs of Experience or MS+0Yrs of Experience.., Education & Citizenship Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field is required and 2+ years of experience or MS degree with 0 years of experience. Advanced degree is a plus. Candidate must be a US Citizen.., * Advanced Python software development skills (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Plotly, SciPy, and SQLite3) * Ability to clean and parse large and complex data sets by building Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines * Experience conducting statistical analysis - Excel and Python (Pandas) * Experience working with databases using SQL queries * Familiarity with GitHub * Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets is mandatory * Familiarization with Statistical Methods, Analysis and theory (Linear Regression, Confidence Intervals) * Advanced skills with MS Office (PowerPoint), draw.io * Strong written and verbal communication skills are mandatory * Self-starter, independent worker, strong work ethic * Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver regular updates and feedback clearly and tactfully is essential. * Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance Desired Skills: * Experience with Integrated Development Environment (IDE) VS Code * Experience with Data Visualization (Tableau, QLIK, others) * Experience writing technical reports and developing customers briefings * Familiarization with M&S theory (Stochastic, Deterministic, Monte Carlo, Heuristic, Discrete Event) * Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Additional Requirements: * Ability to successfully complete Background Investigation to include: 50 State Criminal, Education, Employment, Credit and Driving Records Checks for continued employment. * Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance. Possession of an INTERIM SECRET security clearance is required to begin employment; Ability to maintain a SECRET security clearance is required for continued employment; US Citizenship is Required. ## Description * Interface with customers to define data pipeline for modeling and analytics requirements. * Improvement of existing software pipelines to manage data feeding into modeling and analytics environment. * Integrate software analytics pipeline into government environment. * Transfer existing software analytics pipeline from Cloudera Data Science Workbench (CDSW) into AWS SageMaker. * Resolve technical modeling and analytics issues through debugging, research, and investigation. * Provide charts, graphs, data analysis and technical/engineering results to leadership and customers * Interpret modeling and analytics results for customer briefing development. * Prepare and present briefings on analysis, current tasks, schedules, and goals. * Provide input to team on discussion of technical issues, tasks, briefings, goals, potential funding, etc. * Manage workload across multiple projects/tasks and meet delivery schedules. * Ability to work independently with self-motivation * Professional communication skills demonstrated on a daily basis. ## Related Videos - [Python Data Visualization @ Deepnote (w/ PyViz overview)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/113-python-data-visualization-deepnote-w-pyviz-overview) - [Vectorize all the things! 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