Big Data Engineer

Data EngineerGuidehouse is seeking a Data Engineer to join our Defense and Security Segment, where the individual will collect, transform, integrate, and analyze data in support of organizational and mission goals, and support decision-making for financial management and information technology programs within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Accessing data sources, establishing data connections, and developing data ingestion and integration solutions using APIs, databases, file-based interfaces, and enterprise platforms to support data acquisition and pre-processing for analysis.Aggregate, clean and organize datasets from disparate sources and perform quality assurance of these tasksDesign and implement data integration, mapping, and standardization frameworks, including configurable business rules and data crosswalks, to enable interoperability, reconciliation, and reporting across disparate financial and operational systemsManipulating large data sets, data mining, and structuring of raw data using open sources tools such as SQL, Python, and PySpark to formulate or recognize patterns to generate new information and unlock information and insights that help the organization drive decision makingDesigning data modeling processes, creating algorithms and predictive models, and performing ad hoc/exploratory data analysis to support data-driven decision making, including use of advanced analytics techniques such as predictive modeling and machine learningEnsuring data governance and quality assurance standards are metHelp define data quality metrics associated with the quality of data ingested into DatabricksOrganizing and leading client meetings, including scheduling meetings; drafting and delivering agendas and meeting minutes; providing and archiving required documentation; and documenting, tracking, and following-up on action itemsDelivery of client services, while also supporting business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional developmentWhat You Will Need:Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.Bachelor's degreeTHREE (3) or more years of data experienceExperience in performing data analytics to address management and operational challengesProficiency in data analytic tools such as SQL, Python, R, and DatabricksProficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS ExcelPrior experience with statistical analysis, predictive modelling, machine learning, and artificial intelligenceWhat Would Be Nice To Have:Collaborating and working in a team environment, as well as the ability to work independentlyIdentifying and addressing client needs, building relationships with clients, demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks, communicating potential conflicts to a supervisorCommunicating effectively to various audiences, including various levels of management and external clients, in a professional environmentAbility to facilitate meetings and present topics to diverse groups of functional and technical staffExperience in commercial or public sector consulting firmsPrior experience supporting federal finance organizationsExperience with cloud-based platforms and services, including MicrosoftAzure, AWS, or similar cloud environmentsExperience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) and SharePointThe annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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