Junior Data Engineer

Zel Technologies • Charlottesville, VA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Data Engineer provides technical support for data informatics, management, and curation of data sets containing scientific reports and information. Working on-site alongside the client and a data curation team, the employee manages, reviews, and uploads staged biologically oriented data repositories into a web-based application used across the Intelligence Community for data discovery and responses to Requests for Information (RFIs). The role calls for a mission-oriented, customer-focused professional with strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.

The position involves curating repository data, verifying and uploading data sets, documenting metadata, maintaining organized data repositories, and using GitLab to track tasks and maintain team documentation and workflows. It also requires close collaboration with clients, other curators, and software developers.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with CI Poly.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or at least 4 years of relevant data management experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proven experience working with complex folder data structures.
• Proven experience compiling and reviewing metadata from diverse data sets.
• Hands-on experience using GitLab for issue-based task management, wiki documentation, and team coordination.
• Must successfully complete a background and drug screening check.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of biological or life sciences.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) preferred in life sciences or a data management-related field, with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience working within Department of Defense (DOD) contracting environments.
• At least 1 year of direct experience working on data management or data curation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage, curate, and review internal and external biologically oriented repositories containing scientific reports and intelligence information.
• Prepare and upload verified data sets into a web-based Intelligence Community application to facilitate data discovery and support RFIs.
• Review acquired materials to identify, compile, and document relevant metadata for complex data sets.
• Maintain, navigate, and optimize structured folder systems used to organize and store data repositories.
• Use GitLab issues to manage tasking and update curation statuses; maintain team SOPs, weekly updates, and workflows on GitLab wiki pages.
• Serve as an on-site communication link and collaborate with clients, fellow curators, and software developers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and a Health Savings Account with company contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Performance bonuses.
• Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Educational assistance and special training programs.
• Voluntary benefits, including accidental, critical illness, and whole life coverage.
• Company-paid group life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off, holiday leave, jury duty leave, and military leave.
• Health and fitness reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses.
• Employee discounts on various services and products.

What This Job Offers

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