--- title: 'Information Technology/Data Warehouse Subject Matter Expert (SME) at AnaVation' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/information-technology-data-warehouse-subject-matter-expert-sme-anavation-y1xqnwfah8p4' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Information Technology/Data Warehouse Subject Matter Expert (SME) at AnaVation - **Company:** AnaVation - **Location:** Huntsville, AL - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-08-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/anavationllc/e5dfdd89-9414-40fe-8d2e-b9935c4973b7 ## Job description Be Challenged and Make a Difference In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. Required Qualifications: - Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field of study; or in lieu of education, five (5) years of additional documented experience that addresses all requirements of the position. - Minimum of 8 years of experience in Information Technology, Data Engineering, or Data Warehousing. - Demonstrated expertise supporting successful large-scale, enterprise modernization or migration projects, preferably in a federal government environment. - Senior-level expertise in system modernization, data migration, data engineering, and engineering database systems. - Experience performing accurate, secure, and seamless migration of sensitive data from multiple legacy systems into a modern cloud-based environment. - Experience analyzing and extracting data, metadata, and user-applied markings from legacy applications and underlying storage solutions. - Expertise designing and engineering storage solutions for both legacy and modern architectures. - Familiarity with on-premises and cloud-based environments, with AWS preferred. - Experience planning and executing end-to-end data validation, quality checks, and data reconciliation. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly document requirements, findings, risks, and recommendations. - Ability to work on site in Huntsville, Alabama. - Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and the ability to obtain a CI polygraph. Preferred Qualifications: - CompTIA Security+ , CISSP, CISM, or other industry standard certs. - Working knowledge of operating systems, network security, and application security to support secure cloud implementations. - Experience assessing and documenting results for systems, infrastructure, and applications in on- premises and cloud environments. - Familiarity with data, metadata structures, and user-applied data markings or dissemination controls. - Experience implementing auditability, lineage tracking, and traceability for migrated datasets. - Strong understanding of security controls, risk mitigation, incident response, configuration management, and continuous monitoring practices. - Experience with secure data transport mechanisms or multi-domain data handling considerations. ## About AnaVation ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: AnaVation is a leading provider of investigative and intelligence collection, cloud and big data, and full spectrum cyber solutions to the U.S. federal government. - **Entity Type**: Private (Partnership) - **Headquarters**: Chantilly, Virginia, United States - **Founded**: 2013 - **Founders**: Charles Quillin (CEO) and Todd Graham (Co-Founder & Partner, Law Enforcement) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting, Cybersecurity, Cloud & Big Data, Intelligence - **Target customers**: U.S. federal government (civilian, defense, and intelligence communities) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "AnaVation will provide innovative solutions to our customers, a culture that engages our employees, and unmatched value to both." ## Products & Services AnaVation delivers mission-critical services and solutions, primarily to the government, organized around key technical domains: - **Investigative & Intelligence Collection**: Analytical and processing services for mission support. - **Cloud & Big Data**: Engineering and architecture for secure cloud migration, data processing, and analytics. - **Full Spectrum Cyber**: Offensive and defensive cybersecurity, including architecture, engineering, and operations. - **Software & Systems Engineering**: Development of custom applications, systems integration, and lifecycle management. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (Private company) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue estimated between **$5M–$25M**. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Profile as a trusted partner to the U.S. federal government; partnership structure owned by founders/partners. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount of approx. 151 employees (+4.4% YoY). - 2,432 LinkedIn followers (+20.1% yearly growth). - Named a **Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work winner for 11 consecutive years (2016–2026)**. - Strong talent pipeline from top defense contractors (Booz Allen Hamilton, Peraton, Leidos) and universities (George Mason University, University of Maryland). ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep Government Focus**: Specialized expertise in the "hard problems" of national security, intelligence, and defense. - "**Idea of the Possible**" Culture: Emphasizes high-trust relationships, innovation, and solving complex technical challenges for customers. - **Employee-Centric Model**: Founders focus on "taking care of employees and customers" as a core business philosophy. - **Long-Term Stability**: A proven track record over a decade, with consistent recognition as a top workplace. ## Strategic Focus - **Mission Success**: Continuously investing in "Innovation" and "Service Excellence" to solve customer challenges. - **Workforce Development**: Prioritizing employee growth, technical skill development, and certifications. - **Expanding Technical Capabilities**: Seeking talent in AI, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and software development to meet evolving national security needs. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Rated 4.6/5.0 on employer review sites (Work-Life: 4.7, Culture: 4.7). The culture is described as collaborative, mission-driven, and supportive. - **Work from Home / Remote**: Many roles are listed as **Full Time On-site** (e.g., Chantilly, VA; Huntsville, AL; Linthicum Heights, MD), with some **Hybrid** options available. - **Notable Perks**: - Generous company-funded medical coverage (100% dental and vision for employees and families). - 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting. - Paid training and certifications ("Life Long Learning"). - Career development programs and recognition (kudos, rewards, bonuses). - **Engineering Culture**: Focus on solving "hard problems" with a stimulating environment, time, and tools for excellence. ## Sources 1. [anavationllc.com - About](https://anavationllc.com/about/) 2. [anavationllc.com - Life at AnaVation](https://anavationllc.com/life-anavation/) 3. [anavationllc.com - Careers](https://anavationllc.com/careers/) 4. [LinkedIn – AnaVation LLC](https://linkedin.com/company/anavation-llc) 5. 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