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Systems Engineer/ Power BI UI Developer - (w/ active Secret)

Systems Engineer/ Power BI UI Developer - (w/ active Secret)

Location: Preferred locations with access to a base: Washington, DC Northern VA Honolulu, HI Norfolk, VA San Diego, CA
Clearance: Secret
Full-time, Hybrid Schedule

JOB DESCRIPTION

Critical Solutions is currently seeking a Mid Systems Engineer to support a federal program. The systems engineer is responsible for integrating various network operating systems, application programs, and hardware devices. Duties of a systems engineer typically include managing the development cycle associated with producing a resilient software, hardware, and web application, including specification, design, coding, testing, and maintenance.

Systems engineers are generally focused on the "big picture" of a project in addition to technical aspects and must consider details like cost, schedules, and social issues that may be associated with a project. The Power BI UI Developer – Enterprise Common Operational Picture (COP) is responsible for designing and developing executive-level dashboards and data visualizations that provide a unified operational view of enterprise performance, IT operations, and mission-critical metrics for CIO leadership. This role supports the creation of an Enterprise Common Operational Picture (COP) by integrating data from multiple systems and presenting it through intuitive, interactive Power BI dashboards that enable real-time situational awareness and strategic decision-making. The developer works closely with enterprise architects, data engineers, and business stakeholders to transform complex operational data into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership.

PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Enterprise Dashboard Development

• Design and develop Power BI dashboards and reports that support a CIO-level Enterprise Common Operational Picture (COP).
• Create intuitive visualizations that summarize enterprise health, operational performance, and mission readiness.
• Build dashboards that support enterprise-level situational awareness and executive decision-making.

Data Visualization and UI/UX Design

• Develop high-quality visual interfaces using Power BI best practices.
• Implement executive-friendly visualizations including:
  • KPI scorecards
  • Operational status indicators
  • Trend analysis
  • Risk heatmaps
  • Portfolio performance dashboards
• Design dashboards optimized for rapid interpretation and minimal cognitive load.

Enterprise Data Integration

• Integrate data from multiple enterprise systems and platforms including operational, financial, and performance data sources.
• Work with data engineers to ensure reliable, consistent, and authoritative data sources.
• Support integration of data via APIs, databases, and enterprise data platforms.

Interactive Reporting Features

• Implement advanced Power BI features including:
  • Drill-through navigation
  • Dynamic filtering and slicers
  • Tooltips and bookmarks
  • Hierarchical drill-down reporting
• Enable users to move from enterprise-level views to detailed operational insights.

Data Modeling and Performance Optimization

• Develop and maintain efficient data models using Power BI and DAX.
• Optimize dashboards for performance, scalability, and enterprise usage.
• Ensure reports support large datasets and enterprise-level workloads.

Governance and Security

• Ensure dashboards comply with enterprise data governance and security policies.
• Implement role-based access controls within Power BI Service.
• Maintain consistent KPI definitions and standardized reporting across dashboards.

Collaboration and Requirements Analysis

• Collaborate with CIO leadership, enterprise architects, data engineers, and program stakeholders to define dashboard requirements.
• Translate operational and business needs into effective data visualizations and reporting solutions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–7+ years of experience developing dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Strong experience with data visualization design and dashboard UI development.
• Proficiency with:
  • Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service
  • DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
  • Power Query (M)
  • Data modeling concepts (star schema, relationships)
• Experience working with SQL databases and enterprise data sources.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear visual insights for executive audiences.
• Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II
• Must be able to work collaboratively and remotely in a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Python or other coding languages
• Experience supporting enterprise or government CIO dashboards or Common Operational Picture (COP) systems.
• Familiarity with enterprise IT operations data, cybersecurity metrics, or operational performance monitoring.
• Experience integrating data from platforms such as:
  • Helix, Service Manager
  • Azure or cloud monitoring platforms
  • Security monitoring tools (SIEM)
  • Financial or program management systems
• Experience with Azure data services (Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Dataverse, Data Lake).
• Knowledge of enterprise reporting governance and data standards.

LOCATION:

Preferred locations with access to a base: Washington, DC Northern VA Honolulu, HI Norfolk, VA San Diego, CA
Hybrid Schedule. Must be able to report to one of the following bases when needed: Washington, DC Northern VA Honolulu, HI Norfolk, VA San Diego, CA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance. In addition, the selected candidate must undergo background investigation (BI) and finger printing by the federal agency and successfully pass the preceding to qualify for the position. US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

CRITICAL SOLUTIONS PAY AND BENEFITS:
Salary range $- $-. The salary range for this position represents the typical salary range for this job level and does not guarantee a specific salary. Compensation is based upon multiple factors such as responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications, and other requirements.
BENEFIT SNAPSHOT: 100% premium coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, 401K matching, Flexible Time Off (PTO/Holidays), Higher Education/Training Reimbursement, and more.