Junior Data Analytics Engineer

*Attention: DoD Top Secret, DHS EOD, or IT-1 clearances or Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) based clearances is required. Applicants who do not possess this will not considered.*Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.*Job Overview*Cardinal Technology Systems Corp. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Jr. Data Analytics Engineer to work for our company. This position will allow candidates to develop skills in SAP BusinessObjects, SQL Development, Databricks, AWS, Data Analytics.*Duties** *Must possess DoD Top Secret, DHS EOD, CBP Full BI, or IT-I security clearance or have a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)** Assist in the design, development, and deployment of reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using business intelligence (BI) tools such as SAP Business Objects or similar platforms.* Collaborate with data engineering teams to support the use of dimensional models, including fact and dimension tables (star/snowflake schemas), for reporting.* Write and maintain SQL queries within Oracle and Databricks environments to extract and prepare data for reporting applications.* Work with business analysts and stakeholders to help gather requirements, translate business needs into technical specifications, and support the delivery of reporting solutions.* Assist in monitoring and improving the performance of reports and underlying queries to help ensure a reliable and user-friendly experience.* Gain exposure to and support the use of AWS services (e.g., S3, EMR, Redshift, Glue) for cloud-based reporting solutions.* Support the management of reporting assets, including documentation, version control, scheduled refreshes, and ongoing maintenance and enhancements.*Requirements** *Must possess DoD Top Secret, DHS EOD, CBP Full BI, or IT-I security clearance or have a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)** Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering field.* 1-3 (maximum of 5 years) of hands-on experience with SQL programming.* 1-3 (maximum of 5 years) of experience with at least one major BI platform, (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik).* Experience with performing data analysis and interpreting results.* Conceptual understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling, including a clear ability to articulate the difference and use cases for star vs. snowflake schemas.* High level of self-motivation, willingness to learn new technologies and work in a distributed team environment.* The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.*Preferences** 1-3 years of experience in dedicated reporting, business intelligence, or data analytics role.* Experience developing reports and running queries within a Databricks environment (using notebooks, SQL Warehouses, etc.).* Familiarity with navigating the AWS ecosystem, specifically with services related to data storage and access like S3 and IAM.* AWS Certification (e.g. AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty or Solutions Architect).* Proficiency in a scripting language, particularly Python (Pandas, Pyspark) for data manipulation or automation. xijylhu * Strong communication skills with ability to present technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per yearBenefits:* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Referral program* Vision insuranceEducation:* Bachelor's (Preferred)Experience:* SAP BusinessObjects: 1 year (Required)* Databases: 1 year (Required)* Databricks: 1 year (Preferred)* AWS: 1 year (Preferred)* SQL: 1 year (Required)* Power BI: 1 year (Preferred)* Tableau: 1 year (Preferred)* Python: 1 year (Preferred)* R: 1 year (Preferred)Security clearance:* Top Secret (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Ashburn, VA 20147: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ashburn, VA 20147

Created: 2026-05-07