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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Data Engineer (Prin Applications Analyst) - **Company:** Mission Support and Test Services, LLC - **Location:** North Las Vegas, NV, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $118,560.0 - $180,814.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Data Transmissions, Data Security, Data Visualization, R (Programming Language), Identity and Access Management, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Cloud Platform System, Data Analytics, Data Management - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/AEC616395EC64B3CB30B123D610717CA/job/ ## About the Role Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions. * Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent computer-related experience with at least 8 years of relevant, progressively responsible experience. * Has command of advanced knowledge of technical principles, theories, standards, and protocols in software development, database administration, or data analytics. * Ability to coach or mentor less senior staff. * Ability to lead complex projects that may involve other IT sections, other departments, consultants, as well as outside business units. * Supports multiple, complex software applications or database platforms. * Ability to solve complex design problems. * Must be willing to accept responsibility in new areas and possess the level of technical and analytical skills that will provide successful outcomes to those assignments. * Must be able to accept assigned responsibilities and manage work to ensure deadlines and milestones are met. * Must have expert experience in broad range of tools and technology used by NNSS (i.e Microsoft BI Stack (including Power BI), Azure DevOps, Denodo. * Must have the aptitude and desire to continually learn about new tools and technology and have the ability to evaluate the best solution for stated problems. * Must deliver quality, maintainable solutions. * Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. * Demonstrate excellent problem solving skills. * Ability to multitask. * Demonstrate excellent technical trouble shooting skills. * Excellent analytical skills. * Ability to use a systems engineering approach when implementing new solutions or modifying existing solutions. * Demonstrate excellent testing and debugging skills. * The primary work location is at the Losee Road Facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada. * Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change). * Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. * Must possess a valid driver's license. Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2, ' Identity, Credential, and Access Management ,' and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2, ' Implementation of Personal Identity Verification for Uncleared Contractors .' ## Description * Participates in the development of standards, practices and procedures that impact MSTS's IT capabilities. * Coordinates/participates in developing work plans, budgets, schedules, personnel assignments and computer use requirements. * Implements and monitors work plans to ensure adherence to schedules and design specifications. * Guides data analysts and engineers in systems analysis, development, or maintenance techniques; selection of design alternatives; performance analysis; and programming techniques. * Participates in data communications projects by: * Gathering information, analyzing findings, documenting, preparing conceptual designs, and making presentations. * Coordinating or developing and implementing plans for installation and testing. * Developing or modifying SQL code. * Serve as a subject matter expert in data analytics tools and technologies, including but not limited to SQL, Python, R, Power BI, and cloud-based data platforms. * Developing and implementing data administration standards regarding validation, integrity, storage, and security of data; internal object naming conventions, and data access methods. * Creating data visualizations and reports. * Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement data-driven solutions. * Identifying potential problems, resolving referred problems, and proposing solutions. * Identifying requirements for expanded user capabilities and preparing estimates of capacity for proposed configurations. * May participate in organizing and assigning Data Analytics and Reporting maintenance and projects tasks. * May prepare reports on progress and schedule of projects. * May perform programming and analysis tasks on software development or maintenance projects. * May provide technical assistance to Analytics User Group as required. * May ensure appropriate training, tools, hardware, and software are available. * May participate in management meetings to help define goals and strategies and to solve problems. * May represent MSTS in contacts with the client, outside businesses, and governmental and military agencies. * May control expenses within projects and be responsible for meeting budget goals and objectives. * May provide input to policy level direction regarding standards, budget constraints, etc. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Automated MS SQL Server database deployments with dacpacs and Azure DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/334-automated-ms-sql-server-database-deployments-with-dacpacs-and-azure-devops) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)