Data Engineer

KACE Company

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Data Engineer plays a critical role in managing and processing data to support our organization's analytical and operational needs. This position involves working with data pipelines, databases, and architectures to ensure data quality and accessibility. Duties are performed via a government approved computer system. Employees are required to possess strong computer skills in MS Word and Excel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in data engineering, development or analysis.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms and programming languages.
• Proficiency in database systems, tools and frameworks.
• Data visualization, communication and presentation skills.
• Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to type 55 wpm.
• Complete a rigorous culture and competency testing process
• Complete a Drug Test
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• A valid U.S. Driver’s license
• Have the ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Internal background check to the satisfaction of contract requirements.
• Child Abuse/Neglect Report (CAN) or child protective services check with no adverse findings
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• U.S. Residency requirement - 3 cumulative years in the last 5 years.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred programming languages include SQL, Python, R, Tableau, and PowerBI.
• Preferred platforms include Microsoft Power Platform, Dataverse (CDS), and Power Automate.

Responsibilities

• Analyze raw data from various sources.
• Develop and maintain datasets, schemas and models.
• Improve data quality and efficiency.
• Document data flows and mappings.
• Collaborate with data analysts, scientists and other stakeholders.
• Perform related duties as assigned, within your scope of practice – management reserves the right to revise these duties as necessary.
• Develop internal/external reports for information that is coming from ORR.
• Assist with buildout of data dictionary through SharePoint.
• Analyze data sets to ensure alignment to the overall organizational focus.
• Advise on updated reporting to capture data through mapping and format it into a useable format which can be easily interpreted by other departments.
• Bring innovation and creativity to legacy technologies and programs to drive/shift changes.

Benefits

• KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
• KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level