We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Data Analytics & Reporting Specialist to join our growing analytics and reporting team. This role is ideal for an early career professional with strong learning aptitude, excellent listening and retention skills, and a proactive work ethic. You do not need deep development experience; instead, we are looking for someone eager to build skills in modern analytics tools and automation technologies while supporting the transition of our reporting ecosystem from BusinessObjects to the ARES environment.
- Serve as Tier 1 help desk support for team tools, solutions, and automations.
- Support process streamlining by identifying inefficiencies within Tier 1 workflows and building simple automations or enhancements.
- Contribute to team operational readiness, process improvement initiatives, and user support activities.
- Participate in testing activities for new analytics solutions and automations.
- Monitor and maintain Teams channel announcements, communications, and knowledge-sharing content.
- Assist with light reporting tasks, data validation, and documentation.
- Collaborate with senior analysts and developers to learn Power Apps, Power BI automation, and ARES platform capabilities.
- Provide organized, timely follow-up on assigned tasks, escalating questions or issues appropriately.
- Maintain clear, accurate notes and documentation to support repeatable processes.
Required Skills & Experience
- Demonstrated capacity to learn rapidly and independently.
- Strong listening skills with excellent retention and follow-through.
- Conscientious, accountable, and reliable work habits.
- Ability to manage tasks with minimal oversight while knowing when to seek assistance.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Customer-service mindset, especially in Tier 1 support interactions.
- Proactive curiosity and interest in automation, efficiency, and modern data technologies.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary analytics and development team.
- Attention to detail and an organized approach to problem-solving.
- Comfort operating in evolving technical environments and learning new platforms as they emerge.
- Willingness to contribute to documentation, playbooks, and team knowledge repositories.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a structured, high-visibility environment.
- Growth mindset with enthusiasm for continuous professional development.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Basic familiarity with Power BI, particularly automated workflows or refresh processes.
- Understanding of or interest in Power Apps or low/no-code automation tools.
- Exposure to cloud-based analytics environments (e.g., Azure).
- Fundamental comfort with data visualization or structured problem-solving.
The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
Skills Required
- Ability to learn rapidly and independently
- Strong listening skills with excellent retention and follow-through
- Conscientious, accountable, and reliable work habits
- Ability to manage tasks with minimal oversight and seek assistance when needed
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Customer-service mindset, especially in Tier 1 support interactions
- Interest in automation, efficiency, and modern data technologies
- Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary analytics and development team
- Attention to detail and organized problem-solving approach
- Comfort working in evolving technical environments and learning new platforms
- Willingness to contribute to documentation, playbooks, and knowledge repositories
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a structured, high-visibility environment
- Growth mindset and enthusiasm for continuous professional development
- Basic familiarity with Power BI, including automated workflows or refresh processes
- Understanding of or interest in Power Apps or low-code automation tools
- Exposure to cloud-based analytics environments such as Azure
- Fundamental comfort with data visualization or structured problem-solving
SMX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SMX and has not been reviewed or approved by SMX.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Salary ranges are publicly listed on many postings and a pay transparency statement clarifies how location, contract, and credentials influence offers. This visibility helps set clear expectations around compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — About four weeks of PTO plus 11 paid federal holidays are highlighted in careers materials. Paid military leave on some roles further expands time‑off coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a dollar‑for‑dollar match on the first 5% and immediate vesting is called out in role descriptions. Traditional and Roth options support long‑term savings.
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What We Do
SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, or C2S Consulting Group. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face. SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements. Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.
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