Data Engineering & Visualization Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Location and Travel Details :  Remote or   Hybrid to Robins Air Force Base (Warner Robins, GA), Tinker Air Force Base (Oklahoma City, OK), Hill Air Force Base (Ogden, UT)

Join our Data Science Team!  Our collaborative and diverse data science team is focused on helping organizations unlock business value through data engineering, advanced analytics, visualization, machine learning, and intelligent automation. We work across industries including sustainment, logistics, industrial modernization, acquisition, cybersecurity, retail, and manufacturing to design and implement solutions that solve complex business challenges. Our projects range from creating actionable insights through data analytics to developing enterprise-level data platforms and intelligent applications.

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineering & Visualization Specialist who is passionate about transforming complex data into meaningful business insights. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in business intelligence and visualization, hands-on experience with Databricks and modern data engineering technologies, and the ability to independently lead analytics use cases from requirements through delivery. This role combines technical execution, customer engagement, and project coordination to deliver impactful, data-driven solutions.

Do you have what it takes?  Are you driven to solve challenging data problems and create visualizations that help customers make better decisions? Do you enjoy working directly with customers, taking ownership of your work, and exploring new technologies? We value curiosity, initiative, collaboration, and a "willing to learn" and "I can help with that" attitude. We are looking for someone who thrives in a team environment, embraces new challenges, and is equally comfortable leading an effort or rolling up their sleeves to help others succeed.

Key activities include:

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, or similar platforms
• Lead individual data analytics use cases from requirements gathering and solution design through development, testing, deployment, and customer adoption
• Partner directly with customers to understand business challenges, identify analytical opportunities, and translate requirements into actionable technical solutions
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for operational improvement
• Support development and optimization of data pipelines, transformations, and analytical datasets using Databricks, Python, SQL, and PySpark
• Design and maintain reliable, scalable data models and workflows that support business intelligence and advanced analytics
• Coordinate use case activities, priorities, timelines, and deliverables while proactively communicating progress, risks, and recommendations
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, performance, and usability across analytical solutions
• Present analytical findings, dashboard demonstrations, and technical recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, software developers, and business stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation, AI, and reusable components to improve delivery efficiency and customer outcomes
• Support teammates across technical and functional areas, contributing wherever needed to achieve team success

Required skills for this job include:

• Strong expertise in data visualization and business intelligence, with advanced proficiency in at least one of Tableau, Qlik, or Power BI and the ability to learn additional platforms
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, including data preparation, transformation, analysis, and pipeline development
• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark for data engineering and analytical workflows
• Experience working with data lakes, data warehouses, data modeling, and modern data architectures
• Intermediate-level analytics project management experience, with demonstrated ability to independently lead a use case, coordinate activities, manage priorities, and deliver results
• Experience engaging directly with customers to gather requirements, communicate technical concepts, and translate business needs into analytical solutions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and willing to learn new technologies, tools, and business domains
• Collaborative, team-first mindset with a willingness to step outside primary responsibilities to support team and customer success
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• B.S. in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in data engineering, analytics, business intelligence, or a related field
• Must have an active Secret Clearance (this requires US Citizenship)
• Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen

Desired skills for this position:

• Experience with multiple visualization platforms, particularly Tableau, Qlik, and Power BI
• Experience with enterprise platforms and cloud environments (such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with Delta Lake, medallion architecture, and modern data lakehouse practices
• Experience developing reusable analytical solutions and automating data workflows
• Familiarity with Generative AI and AI-assisted analytics tools
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, sustainment, logistics, or industrial operations analytics
• Experience mentoring teammates and providing technical leadership within a collaborative delivery team

About ILW 

At Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Check out our website to learn more at  

Why choose us?  We invest in our employees in all aspects of their life and we value family. We offer market-competitive salary, a generous PTO package, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. We also offer 401K, short/long-term disability insurance, a fun and engaging culture, and training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies. 

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