Data Analytics Engineer Job Opportunity at Northern Trust

Are you a talented Data Analytics Engineer with the ability to hold a Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance? We're seeking skilled professionals in Chantilly, VA to join our innovative team. Apply today to transform data into actionable intelligence and advance an Insider Threat program.

Requisition Type

Regular

Clearance Requirements

Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Suitability

Public Trust/Other

Job Family

Systems Engineering

Essential Job Qualifications

Skills

• ETL
• SAS Visual Analytics
• Structured Query Language (SQL)

Certifications

Preferred but not mandatory. SAS certifications or similar technical certifications are advantageous.

Experience

5+ years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required: Yes

Job Description

At Northern Trust, as a Data Analytics Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Evolving ETL pipelines for both structured and unstructured data from a variety of disparate sources to meet the needs of an advanced Insider Threat program.
• Designing analytical visualizations via custom dashboards in collaboration with Data Science and Analysis staff.
• Participating in every step of the continuous development lifecycle—design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Supporting and presenting the visualization platform to internal customers and senior leadership.
• Collaborating with the design team and product management to implement innovative analytics and visualizations for real-world threat problems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience developing ETL pipelines using SAS, Python, or R.
• Proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, or MySQL queries.
• 3+ years of experience developing visual analytics reports in tools such as SAS Visual Analytics, Tableau, or QlikView.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to resolve user questions through independent study, investigative programming, and collaborative efforts.
• Experience in platform administration and engineering with SAS 9 or SAS Viya 4 or similar architecture.
• Proficiency in UI and/or UX design.
• Experience with automation development in Python and API development.
• Experience with cloud technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, AWS, GCP, and OpenShift.
• Knowledge of Agile development practices and tools such as GITLAB.
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git, Gerrit, and Linux commands.
• Proficiency in open-source programming languages.

GDIT Offers You

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology for continuous learning
• Paid vacation and holidays for rest and recharge

Salary

The likely salary range for this position is $115,256 - $155,934. Note that this range is not a guarantee of compensation. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, geographic location, and potentially contractual requirements.

Position Details

Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: None

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA VA Chantilly

Additional Work Locations: Available

Total Rewards at GDIT

Our benefits package includes a variety of medical plan options, dental and vision plans, 401(k) with company match, and competitive paid time off plans. We regularly review our total rewards to ensure they reflect what our employees value most.

About GDIT

GDIT is a global technology and professional services company delivering consulting, technology, and mission services to every major U.S. government agency, defense,