Data Engineer

Under the direction of the Manager Data Science, the Data Engineer will develop large, complex data sets, analytics tools, and data processes to support the department's analytics and data science functions. The Data Engineer will partner with the Information Technology (IT) Data Services team to ensure the efficient operation of the organization's data science infrastructure and will assist management with the interpretation, evaluation and interrelationship of research data.

This position is onsite 5 days per week in Highland, CA. There are no hybrid or remote positions available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assembles large, complex data sets that meet functional enterprise requirements for requestor departments and within department and team.
2. Creates data tools for analytics and data science team members to assist them in building and optimizing work products.
3. Identifies, designs, and implements internal process improvements aimed at automation of manual processes and optimization of data delivery.
4. Partners with IT Data Services team to ensure Data Science infrastructure is operating efficiently and to identify new opportunities for efficiencies.
5. Assists with the interpretation, evaluation, and interrelationship of research data, and generates integrated enterprise analysis and projections for incorporation into decision making.
6. Motivates and mentors' staff to ensure commitment to excellence and quality service to all entities within the organization.
7. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in data science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Data Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or related field required.
  
• Minimum two (2) years of Data Engineering or related experience required.
  
• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Demonstrated experience acting as a critical liaison between IT teams and cross-functional business stakeholders.
  
• High proficiency in Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
  
• High proficiency with SQL is required.
  
• High proficiency in API utilization is required.
  
• Fundamental Business Intelligence Tool experience is required.
  
• Fundamental Relational Databases, ETL, and Enterprise Reporting/Analytical Tools experience is required.
  
• Fundamental level of Cloud/Server experiences required.
  
• Fundamental level of Scripting Python or R Experiences required.
  
• Fundamental level of SAS experience required.
  
• Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal, Customer Service, Analytical Mindset, Teamwork, Attention to details, and Time Management.
  

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
  
• Driving Responsibilities: Role requires regular commuting between locations. A valid driver's license and vehicle insurance with minimum liability limits is required. Role will not operate or drive Tribe-owned vehicles or patron vehicles.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS - ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled office setting.
  
• Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.
  
• Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
  
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
  
• Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.
  
• Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
  
• Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
  
• Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.
  
• Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone.
  
• Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility.
  
• Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties.
  
• Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.
  
• The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke.
  

Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.

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