Data Engineer

Thomson Reuters•McLean, VA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS) is looking for a Data Engineer to support our Federal Law Enforcement customers. TRSS Data Engineers and Data Scientists serve several Federal Law Enforcement agencies by collecting, integrating, resolving, analyzing, modeling, and explaining large data in support of complex investigations. Success in this role requires strong technical depth, the initiative to operate with minimal direction, creativity to develop novel solutions, and a mission-focused mindset. TRSS supports the full range of Federal Law Enforcement missions including, but not limited to: Emerging Threat Detection, Money Laundering, Fraud, Force Protection, Human Rights Crimes, Transnational Crime, and more. Outside of contract work, you may contribute to internal innovation by participating in research and development (R&D), developing and maintaining shared capabilities, strengthening technical skills, and supporting business development efforts such as proof-of-concept projects and capabilities briefings. This opportunity is specifically for positions located on US Government customer sites in the Burlington, VT area. This is not a telework position. If you are passionate about the chance to put your skills to practice in support of Federal Law Enforcement, then we are looking for you! About the Role A successful candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications. Please ensure your resume and application clearly demonstrate that you have: United States Citizenship (essential to comply with government contract requirements). Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance or agency work suitability determination, as required by assignment. Willingness to work full time, on-site, embedded at US Government offices in the Burlington, VT area. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a technical field At least 3 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience can include some combination of: Data Loading, Data Transformation, Data Extraction, Sharing and Replication Security features, including access control, data masking and encryption Data modeling across disparate data sources with a variety of formats and structures Ontology development at a warehouse level Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, etc) for data processing and ETL scripting Proficiency in SQL including complex queries and performance optimization within cloud environments (Snowflake, AWS, Azure) Ability to handle sensitive, confidential, or regulated data in accordance with applicable policies and requirements. Ability to interface directly with customers at all levels and be a representative of TRSS. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. Ability to interpret customer requests and/or problem statements into clear project plans, develop project goals and methods, and deliver actionable results within required timeframes.

Requirements

United States Citizenship (essential to comply with government contract requirements).
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance or agency work suitability determination, as required by assignment.
Willingness to work full time, on-site, embedded at US Government offices in the Burlington, VT area.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a technical field
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience can include some combination of: Data Loading, Data Transformation, Data Extraction, Sharing and Replication Security features, including access control, data masking and encryption Data modeling across disparate data sources with a variety of formats and structures Ontology development at a warehouse level
Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, etc) for data processing and ETL scripting
Proficiency in SQL including complex queries and performance optimization within cloud environments (Snowflake, AWS, Azure)
Ability to handle sensitive, confidential, or regulated data in accordance with applicable policies and requirements.
Ability to interface directly with customers at all levels and be a representative of TRSS.
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to interpret customer requests and/or problem statements into clear project plans, develop project goals and methods, and deliver actionable results within required timeframes.

Nice To Haves

Current/Active government work suitability or security clearance.
Experience working with law enforcement agencies.
Programming skills in multiple languages other than Python (Python is a minimum requirement) including R, Java, or SQL.
Experience with software development, including managing collaborative codebases, version control, linting/testing, containerization, and interacting with REST APIs.
Experience with formal SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) procedures
Experience with version control software and methodology, preferably Github

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.
market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match
market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave
optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan