Mid Data Engineer/Analyst Python Software Developer to Support Defense - US CITIZEN ONLY

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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.

At AVNIK

Quality of life is non-negotiable. We work smart and have a blast doing it. We hire experts and have superb benefits. As a member of our engineering team, you'll be challenged with conducting predictive analytics for Government weapon systems. You'll use your interpersonal skills to develop lasting relationships with internal and external organizations and stakeholders. Come strive in a fast-paced environment while learning and growing in the field of engineering.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Candidate 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.

Required Skills

• Advanced Python software development skills (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Plotly, SciPy, and SQLite3).
• 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.

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 and maintain 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.