Data Visualization Engineer SME

Who we are. Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in PaaS, Cybersecurity & AI Platform development for the Defense and Federal Sectors. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products – we want to hear from you. We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg – the ‘Why’ matters. At Platinum, we don’t hire people to just do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients. You. Platinum Technologies currently has an opportunity for a Data Visualization Engineer SME. In this role, you will transform complex datasets into actionable insights through Power BI and MicroStrategy dashboards and reports, supporting mission-critical IT operations, sustainment, and decision-making for DoD networks and systems. This role is located in Fort Belvoir, VA or Albuquerque, NM. Candidate must hold an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain TS/SCI. What you get to do. - Design, develop, and deploy interactive dashboards, reports, and dossiers using Power BI and MicroStrategy. - Identify, extract, and analyze data supporting IT operations and system sustainment. - Perform ETL from disparate structured and unstructured data sources for analytics and visualization. - Partner with business leaders and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into visualization solutions. - Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights. - Validate data accuracy, troubleshoot reporting anomalies, and optimize dashboard performance. - Provide end-user guidance, documentation, and training on visualization tools. - Maintain SOPs, data dictionaries, technical and architectural documentation, and compliance traceability. - Ensure applicable solutions comply with DoD STIGs and IL5/IL6/IL7 requirements. Required Skills. - U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance at hire, with ability to obtain TS/SCI. - Experience supporting DoD environments and applying STIG and IL5/IL6/IL7 requirements. - Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, or SSCP). - Bachelor’s degree with 12–15 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 10–13 years; a doctorate may be considered. Additional relevant experience may substitute for a degree. - Proven enterprise experience in data analysis, business intelligence, and data visualization. - Advanced Power BI skills, including DAX and Power Query, and MicroStrategy experience with Dossiers and standard reports. - Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases and data warehouses. - Experience with ETL processes using structured and unstructured data. - Knowledge of IT operations and sustainment, including using operational data to support these functions. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical findings to nontechnical audiences. The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.