RII develops cutting-edge software for the government and military. We use agile development practices and user-centered design to create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems. We're breaking through the big, slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world.
We seek a dynamic and innovative Digital Systems Architect excited about workingin an agile and transformational environment in support of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command(USINDOPACOM) Operations Directorate as part of the Joint Fires Division at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, to store and secure various data and ensure that the data are available toauthorized users. The candidate will explore possibilities and develop innovative solutions in a virtual environment by applying an integrated digital approach. This position requires an active US TOP SECRET (SCI eligible) security clearance.
\n WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGIntegrating requirements across the Services, Allies, and Partner Nations within the Indo-Pacific Joint Coalition Fires enterprise to achieve maximum effects against selected targets.Working across multiple staff offices to collect and fuse data, develop innovative methods to standardize data ingestion and tagging, and support the ongoing management of associated USINDOPACOM data assets;Creating, capturing, and integrating data using a digital skillset.Working across all USINDOPACOM directorates and special staff to understand the data resident within the Command, the data types most frequently used, and for what purpose.Working within the Directorate with Branch and Division leadership supporting positional and principal Branch duties to achieve agile and transformational objectives. Providing ontology and data quality for all USINDOPACOM data.Advising in the evolution of an INDOPACIFIC data strategy and associated policy.Utilizing industry-standard communication and visualization tools to visualize and communicate complex quantitative information and analysis.Interpreting and communicating insights and findings from analysis to customers and other stakeholders with required/appropriate documentation.Tagging data assets (i.e., operational, intelligence, enterprise, business activities) to support search and discovery of existing data.Facilitating and developing relationships across the Geographic Combatant CommandCDOs, Combatant Commands CDO, and Joint Staff CDO.Supporting USINDOPACOM's planning and data management responsibilities for risk and vulnerability assessments.Communicating effectively verbally and in writing to provide information, articles, written reports, and presentations, including delivering executive summaries to the branch Lead, Division Chief, Directorate flag and general officers (FO/GO) and Senior Executive Service (SES) level officials.Applying analytics and customer segmentation techniques within technical functions.Maintaining, moving, and manipulating data between applications using appropriate software (e.g., Apache Spark, ElasticSearch, R, Python, Kibana, and others as technology evolves).Identifying meaningful insights from large data and metadata sources.Compiling reports, charts, and tables based on established statistical methods.Preparing conclusions and predictions based on data summaries. WHAT YOU HAVE DONEBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or related field; will also accept Master's + 2 years4+ years of experience as a data architect, data engineer, or software engineer4+ years of experience with database design and implementationExperience with MIL-STD data formats: USMTF/OTH, CMF, TACTICAL DATA LINKS/JREAP, and VMFExperience in developing with APIsExperience with SQL, data analysis, and data validationExperience with Python and PysparkExperience with building scalable ETL/ELT workflows for reporting and analyticsExperience with creating solutions within a collaborative, cross-functional team environmentAbility to develop scripts and programs for converting various data types into usable formats and support project team to scale, monitor, and operate data platformsStrong problem-solving skills and creativity in developing and exploiting alternative sources of non-traditional information for DOD customersCommunicates effectively verbally and in writing to provide information, articles, written reports, and presentations, including executive summaries to flag and general officers (FO/GO) and Senior Executive Service (SES) level officials EVEN BETTERExperience with USINDOPACOM HQ, the AOR, and associated intelligence/operational missionsExperience with intelligence community systems and toolsPrevious experience working in a 4-star HeadquartersExperience with AWS, Java, C++, APIs, SOAP, XML, JSON, and JavaScriptExperience with developing architecture, ETL data pipelines, and data modelsExperience with data wranglingExperience with using database software, including Databricks or SnowflakeExperience with writing code using Python and JavascriptExperience using and developing Microsoft 365 data-centric products, including Dataverse or Power BIExperience with Agile engineering practicesKnowledge of QlikKnowledge of data lake design #LI-AV1
\n$123,250 - $166,750 a year
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, the Company considers several factors when determining base salary offers, such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. \nAt RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It's one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.
We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.
It's all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It's why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It's why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.
Research Innovations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.