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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 - $180,814 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Data Transmissions, Data Security, Data Visualization, R (Programming Language), Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management - **Published:** November 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_missionsupport-12154 ## About the Role + 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. ## Description The Data Analytics team within our Information Technology department is seeking a Principal Data Engineer (Principal Applications Analyst). **Responsiblities** **Key Responsibilities** + 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.