Vickers and Nolan Enterprises (VNE) is an engineering company that provides Government projects and programs with experienced and dedicated system architects, engineers, subject matter experts (in tactical intelligence), and program managers. VNE also develops training courses and tools to prepare warfighters to effectively employ tactical intelligence systems and provide management guidance to the Government organizations that develop these systems.

VNE has earned a reputation for exceptional performance, innovation, agility, and responsiveness in the Intelligence Community (IC). We attack our mission with a comprehensive understanding of the data available and required; skilled research, design, development, integration, and testing of systems and software solutions; expertise in cybersecurity/information assurance and technology; programmatic, acquisition, and logistics support know-how; and our own unique training curricula that enables students to excel at intelligence operations across all levels of the community.

VNE is devoted to improving tactical operations at home and abroad by enabling the seamless transition of data across the intelligence community and developing/integrating solutions to unify operations and intelligence.

VNE is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2004 in Stafford, VA.

VNE, LLC is looking for a TS/SCI Cleared Data Engineer

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Master's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Highly desired.

Experience:

• 5 years of experience with using object-oriented programming languages, including Python, R, or Java
• 5 years of experience with data analysis and data quality of data preparation techniques
• 5 years of experience with building data pipelines, including Python and SQL
• 5 years of experience with Agile software development methods in a DevOps environment, including Docker, containers, and Kubernetes
• Experience with Python data analytic modeling, including Pandas
• Ability to prepare and analyze large complex data sets
• Ability to perform middle-tier and back-end development
• Ability to understand complex data sets and wrangle them into a searchable format
• Experience in working with various intelligence disciplines, including GEOINT, HUMINT, MASINT, OSINT, and SIGINT, including the data and tools associated with these disciplines
• Experience with designing and implementing ETL solutions in medium to large enterprise systems
• Experience with GitLab, CI/CD, and Git and Linux repositories
• Ability to generate data visualizations with tools, including Kibana, Tableau, or related tools
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning methods
• Knowledge of graph databases or semantic data modeling
• Knowledge of Agile process or SAFe methodologies
• Knowledge of cloud systems, including AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Master's degree in Computer Science or a STEM field
• DoD 8570 Compliance Certification, including Security Certification
• At least 3 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the concepts involved in the specific functions outlined in the specified labor category description.
• Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to use logic and systematic approaches to gather, evaluate, and synthesize multiple sources of information.
• Demonstrates ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.
• Demonstrates ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information.
• Demonstrates ability interpreting analysis to include, but is not limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications.
• Demonstrates ability to defend analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments.
• Demonstrates ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents, assessments, studies, and briefing materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), electronic / soft copy matrices and / or web-enabled formats.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally; with strong grammar skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrates ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
• Demonstrates comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence
• Demonstrates ability to guide teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems
• TS/SCI level Clearance required.

Job Description:

This is an opportunity to implement data engineering activities on some of the most mission-driven projects in the industry. Supporting counter threat efforts, you'll have the chance to architect data systems, stand up data platforms, build out ETL pipelines, write custom code, interface with data stores, perform data ingestion, and build data models. From sharing your skills in analytical exploration and examination of data to supporting the assessment, design, building, and maintenance of scalable platforms, you'll work with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges.

Essential Duties of the Job:

• Ability to communicate task requirement information to client in a clear and concise manner.
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as lead and participate in meetings and working groups.
• Requires visual acuity to use a keyboard.
• Must be able to attend work each day, during scheduled hours, unless on travel or approved time off.
• Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face-to-face

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be exposed to chemicals related to office equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (i.e. general office environment).

Benefits:

• 401 (K) w/ up to 3.5% Company Match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 11 Paid Holidays