--- title: 'Data Visualization Engineer SME at Platinum Technologies' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/data-visualization-engineer-sme-platinum-technologies-fort-belvoir-va-or-5ts6c65r22km' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-30' --- # Data Visualization Engineer SME at Platinum Technologies - **Company:** Platinum Technologies - **Location:** Fort Belvoir VA OR Albuquerque, NM - **Compensation:** $160k–$170k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-30 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/pt78/6c914914-a446-4cab-83f8-09a19afa1485 ## Job description Who we are. Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in PaaS, Cybersecurity & AI Platform development for the Defense and Federal Sectors. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products – we want to hear from you. We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg – the ‘Why’ matters. At Platinum, we don’t hire people to just do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients. You. Platinum Technologies currently has an opportunity for a Data Visualization Engineer SME. In this role, you will transform complex datasets into actionable insights through Power BI and MicroStrategy dashboards and reports, supporting mission-critical IT operations, sustainment, and decision-making for DoD networks and systems. This role is located in Fort Belvoir, VA or Albuquerque, NM. Candidate must hold an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain TS/SCI. What you get to do. - Design, develop, and deploy interactive dashboards, reports, and dossiers using Power BI and MicroStrategy. - Identify, extract, and analyze data supporting IT operations and system sustainment. - Perform ETL from disparate structured and unstructured data sources for analytics and visualization. - Partner with business leaders and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into visualization solutions. - Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights. - Validate data accuracy, troubleshoot reporting anomalies, and optimize dashboard performance. - Provide end-user guidance, documentation, and training on visualization tools. - Maintain SOPs, data dictionaries, technical and architectural documentation, and compliance traceability. - Ensure applicable solutions comply with DoD STIGs and IL5/IL6/IL7 requirements. Required Skills. - U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance at hire, with ability to obtain TS/SCI. - Experience supporting DoD environments and applying STIG and IL5/IL6/IL7 requirements. - Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, or SSCP). - Bachelor’s degree with 12–15 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 10–13 years; a doctorate may be considered. Additional relevant experience may substitute for a degree. - Proven enterprise experience in data analysis, business intelligence, and data visualization. - Advanced Power BI skills, including DAX and Power Query, and MicroStrategy experience with Dossiers and standard reports. - Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases and data warehouses. - Experience with ETL processes using structured and unstructured data. - Knowledge of IT operations and sustainment, including using operational data to support these functions. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical findings to nontechnical audiences. The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information. ## About Platinum Technologies ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Platinum Technologies is a technology services firm that delivers cyber, AI, cloud, and digital modernization solutions primarily to U.S. government clients (DoD, Federal Civilian, and Local Government). - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: Falls Church, Virginia, United States (with offices in Tampa Bay and Washington) - **Founded**: 2020 - **Founders**: Jermon Bafaty (CEO) and Joel Shuler ## Core Business - Primary industry: IT Services and IT Consulting - Target customers: B2G (Business-to-Government) – specifically U.S. Department of Defense, Federal Civilian agencies, and Local Government - Mission statement: “To become the talent hub for technology-minded innovators that are motivated to solve hard problems, deliver complex solutions for our customers, and model citizenship for society.” ## Products & Services - **Artificial Intelligence**: Automation and data analysis solutions built on RPA and AI to yield robust business insights. - **Cyber Operations**: Information assurance and Zero Trust solutions that identify threats and protect critical infrastructure; network and systems engineering for resilient architectures. - **Data Solutions**: Modernizing siloed, purpose-built data systems and engineering solutions for a more virtual world. - **Digital Modernization**: Modernizing legacy applications and infrastructure using low-code/no-code technologies and cloud engineering. - **Information Assurance**: Cybersecurity solutions that drive resiliency across a complex attack surface. - **Integrated Systems**: Platform as a Service implementations to improve end-user experience and standardize service management. - **Low Code Development**: Efficiently fielding software products across Waterfall and DevSecOps environments. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company) - **Key Metric**: Headcount of 32 employees (as of latest data, +7.7% YoY); LinkedIn followers 1,398 (monthly +1.7%, yearly +33.4%) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Over 90% of customers are responsible for fielding technology capability to their stakeholders; clients include DoD, Federal Civilian, and Local Government. Program management team is SAFe® trained and PMP® certified. - **Growth Signals**: Consistent headcount growth, increasing LinkedIn presence, and expansion of service lines in AI and cloud. The company reports that “our team has set the pace for deploying capability to our DoD, Federal Civilian and Local Government clients.” ## Competitive Advantages - Deep specialization in U.S. government contracting with a focus on national security and mission-critical systems. - High quality/low risk delivery reputation – “The Platinum Technologies brand is synonymous with uncompromising accountability and quality execution.” - Experienced operators with certifications in AWS, Azure DevOps, Linux, and virtualization. - Ability to modernize purpose-built legacy systems that are traditionally siloed and built for specific mission problem sets. ## Strategic Focus - Current priorities include expanding AI and automation capabilities, strengthening Zero Trust cybersecurity offerings, and scaling cloud engineering and low-code development. - Continued investment in talent development and certifications to maintain a highly skilled workforce. - Growth in remote work options to attract a broader talent pool while maintaining on-site presence at key government locations (Herndon, VA; Fort Meade, MD; Tampa Bay). ## Why Work Here - Culture: Innovative, collaborative, and result-oriented environment that encourages thinking outside the box and continuous learning. - Remote/Hybrid: Remote work options available; the company embraces flexibility and uses cutting-edge collaboration tools to keep teams connected. - Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental insurance; $500 annual wellness reimbursement; voluntary life insurance; hospital, accident & critical illness insurance; tuition & certification reimbursement up to $5,000 annually; 120 hours PTO (rollover up to 240) plus 8 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays; 401(k) with annual discretionary match. - Career Development: Comprehensive training program, mentorship initiatives, and opportunities for professional growth. The company states, “We don’t hire people to do a job. We provide the professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts.” - Equal Opportunity Employer: Merit-based, performance-driven workplace with commitment to diversity and inclusion. ## Sources 1. [pt78.co/who-we-are](https://www.pt78.co/who-we-are) 2. [pt78.co/careers](https://www.pt78.co/careers) 3. [jobs.lever.co/pt78](https://jobs.lever.co/pt78) 4. [linkedin.com/company/pt78co](https://linkedin.com/company/pt78co) 5. 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