Application Developer / Data Analyst

Transform technology into opportunity as an Application Developer . Here, you’ll see the bigger picture on mission initiatives and where your program management career can go at GDIT.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As an Application Developer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of directly supporting 10th AAMDC and USAREUR-AF missions

The Application Developer / Data Analyst is a dynamic role responsible for transforming raw data into actionable insights through the development of custom applications and interactive visualizations. This individual will work at the intersection of software development and data science, building the user-facing tools that allow leadership and staff to explore and understand complex datasets. You will be responsible for both front-end application development and the statistical analysis required to create meaningful reports and dashboards.

• Application Development: Develop, and maintain web-based applications and tools using a range of technologies including but not limited to HTML5, CSS, JavaScript (e.g., JQuery, Bootstrap, Angular/TypeScript, React). Build and support server-side application logic using languages such as C# and Visual Basic .NET. Create user-friendly interfaces that allow non-technical users to interact with and query complex data sources.

• Data Analysis & Visualization: Perform statistical analysis and modeling to identify trends, patterns, and insights that address key mission questions. Design, develop, and manage interactive dashboards and data visualizations using business intelligence platforms like Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, and R Shiny. Translate complex analytical findings into clear, concise, and visually compelling reports for a variety of audiences.

• Documentation & User Enablement: Create and maintain comprehensive end-user documentation, technical guides, and training materials for all developed applications and dashboards. Work directly with stakeholders to gather requirements, understand their challenges, and design analytical solutions that meet their needs; Collaborate closely with Data Engineers to ensure the data models and pipelines support the requirements for front-end analytics and application development.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Application Developer must have:

• Education: Bachelors Degree, additional years of experience can be substituted for degree requirement

• Experience: 3-5 years of professional experience in a role that includes both application development and data analysis. Strong proficiency in front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript, along with experience in frameworks like Angular, React, JQuery, or Bootstrap.

• Technical skills: Proven experience in server-side development, specifically with C# and/or Visual Basic .NET. Strong proficiency in front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript, along with experience in frameworks like Angular, React, JQuery, or Bootstrap. Proven experience in server-side development, specifically with C# and/or Visual Basic .NET. Hands-on experience developing dashboards and reports using business intelligence tools such as Maven Smart Systems, Tableau or Microsoft Power BI. Expertise in writing complex SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data from various database systems.

  Foundational knowledge of statistical analysis methods and the ability to apply them to identify trends and patterns in data.

• Security clearance level: Active Secret Level Security Clearance

• US citizenship required

• Role requirements: Must possess a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher.

• Must be able to obtain German TESA

Desirable Qualifications:

• Advanced Visualization: Experience building interactive web-based visualizations with libraries like R Shiny or D3.js.
• Analytical Programming: Proficiency in data analysis languages such as R or Python (with libraries like Pandas, Matplotlib).
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their data services.
• Requirements Gathering: Experience working directly with stakeholders to define project requirements and user needs.
• DoW/Military Context: Previous experience working within a DoD or military environment is a significant plus.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.