Data Solutions Engineer - Blue National Security

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data-supported business workflows and analytics infrastructure
• Manage and maintain the recurring cost model for the product line, including data connections, macros, and formula logic in Excel; identify opportunities to modernize using analytics tools
• Develop BlueGPT AI agents and AI-assisted workflows to automate operational tasks and enable self-service data access
• Provide hands-on mentorship to Business Operations team members in Databricks and AI tool development
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify process inefficiencies and develop technical solutions that increase throughput and reduce manual effort
• Drive adoption of modern data practices including orchestration, automation, and cloud-native architectures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics development, or business intelligence
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including advanced formulas, macros, and data connections
• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks or similar platforms
• Experience building data pipelines and orchestration workflows
• Demonstrated ability to teach and enable technical skills to non-technical or developing team members
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Able to translate ambiguous business problems into technical solutions
• Must be able to work onsite in Kent, WA or Denver, CO
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired Experience

• In aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing analytics environments
• Background in operational efficiency, process improvement, or business operations roles
• Experience with AI/LLM development including Claude API, GPT agents, or similar platforms
• Proficiency in Python for data science, automation, and ETL/ELT development
• Proficiency in SQL (BigQuery, MySQL, Postgres, Redshift, or similar)
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS ECS/ECR, Docker, Terraform, or GCP)
• Familiarity with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, or custom visualization platforms)
• Experience with cost modeling or program cost management
• Proven ability to write formal process documents, policies, and procedures