Data Subject Matter Engineer TS/SCI 2-3 days a week onsite in the DMV ( Arlington, Crystal City. Alexandria, DC) Direct Hire.

ALTA IT is seeking an experienced Military Data Subject Matter Expert to join our team. As a Data SME, your expertise in Data Science, Data Visualization, and Data Engineering will be pivotal in shaping the future of our data-driven capabilities. Responsibilities:

• Support data initiatives by guiding the development of automation, improving data quality, and creating visually compelling data analytics.
• Provide actionable insights to defense leadership and decision-makers.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver multi-phased digital enterprise solutions through a focus on process analysis, data transformation, and pragmatic change management.
• Lead data-driven decision-making utilizing data analysis and statistical modeling techniques to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Leverage historical and predictive analytics to predict trends, identify potential cost-saving opportunities, and optimize resource allocation.
• Conduct scenario analysis to assess the impact of different courses of action and identify effective strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Implement performance metrics that align to DoD Principal Staff Assistant objectives, enabling continuous evaluation of executive effectiveness.
• Lead the coordination of requirements meetings or conduct requirements workshops and sessions, with business and stakeholders.

• CLEARANCE: TS/SCI clearance is required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a military Data Subject Matter Expert or related role, with demonstrated experience with digital strategy, IT project management, enterprise architecture, SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), or transformation.
• Knowledge of Qlik/Qlik Sense, QVD/QlikView, and Qlik Production Application Standards (QPAS) is a significant plus.
• High level of proficiency in Python, DataBricks, SQL, Spark, and other Data Engineering and Data Science tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Must be in the DC Metro area and available to work onsite (Pentagon, Crystal City, VA, and Alexandria, VA) 2-3 days per week.

• Recent DoD or IC-related experience.
• Previous experience with Advana is a plus.

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