Data Engineer

About Cortina Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. We hire individuals from under-resourced, developing communities and train them to enter the professional job market, approximately every three employees brought on to support the government. Cortina is proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. We value our employees and strive to ensure they have a great work experience. Join a company that believes in being part of something bigger than themselves. Job Description Cortina Solutions, LLC is seeking a Data Engineer to support the development of analytical and automation solutions for Department of Justice clients. This high performing team works with clients to implement the full spectrum of data analytics and data science, from data querying and data wrangling, to data visualization and dashboarding, to predictive analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Our services enable clients to define their information strategy, enable mission critical insights and data-driven decision making, reduce cost and complexity, increase trust, and improve operational effectiveness. Responsibilities Maintain and enhance dashboards, analytics solutions, and reporting tools used in operational and strategic decision‑making. Collaborate with internal technical and functional teams, guide junior developers, and serve as a trusted advisor to government clients on data analytics, automation, modeling, and visualization initiatives. Focus on client services, while also supporting business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development. Job Requirements B.S./B.A. in Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Economics, Business with quantitative concentration, or similar quantitative/computational discipline. Three (3) or more years of relevant experience in data analysis, data science or business analytics. Experience working on data analytics, modeling, or visualization projects in a consulting or federal environment. Experience with Python, R or other modern scripting languages used in analytics. Experience with at least one major BI/data visualization platform (Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik). Strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences. US Citizenship Preferred Qualifications Three (3) or more years of experience performing Federal internal audit and/or audit consulting, preferably supporting external Federal audits. Active Public Trust Clearance Experience with key Federal financial management frameworks/guidance, such as OMB A-123, GAO Green Book, and FASAB standards. Ability to identify and address client needs, build relationships, design and implement solutions. Experience with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps). Familiarity with cloud-based analytics environments (such as Databricks, Palantir, AWS, Azure, or Google). Travel Up to 10% Benefits BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance VSP Vision Health Savings Account (HSA) Compatible Health Plan Flexible spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement Company-paid Life Insurance Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Term Life Insurance Matching 401(k) Plan Flexible PTO Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Federal Holidays Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donations Professional Development #J-18808-Ljbffr