Senior Data Developer (Chicago)

Peraton•Midlothian, IL

7d•$104,000 - $166,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking to add a Senior Data Developer to our ongoing development, maintenance, and data engineering team. CFTC Market Data Operations (MDO) is responsible for the oversight, quality assurance, and analytical support of electronic market data received across the Commission. MDO’s work includes developing data visualization tools, prototyping conceptual data models, producing specialized analytics, and advising on how to leverage the Commission’s regulatory data effectively. The qualified individual must be local to the Chicago area, as the role requires onsite collaboration with the MDO operations team. The Senior Data Developer will serve as a technical advisor to the customer and a trusted liaison between MDO, program leadership, and Peraton. This individual will take ownership of the current manual data‑quality review work while leading an initiative to automate key quality checks and streamline the daily operational workflow.

Requirements

8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 12 years with a HS Diploma
Working knowledge of derivatives markets including futures, options, and related instruments
Experience developing automation and operational workflows in an AWS environment
Hands on experience with Python development, scripting, and reporting tools
Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server, including SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Experience with SAS
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPivot, SharePoint
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required CFTC agency clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with Markit, Stata, or SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) is a plus
Active Public Trust clearance
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, computer science, statistics, or a related field with 5 years of experience
Master’s degree is a plus

Responsibilities

Serve in a technical lead role, overseeing the work of three data operations specialists
Perform routine daily data checks and lead the design and automation of data quality and validation processes
Communicate with exchange personnel to request incomplete or corrected submissions and ensure discrepancies are resolved
Ensure reporting entities submit accurate and complete position data; coordinate corrective actions where necessary
Monitor daily exchange reporting feeds, including permanent record and clearing member data
Analyze futures, options, and other derivatives data by reviewing exchange, FCM, and trader reports; resolve reporting issues or irregularities
Review and process submitted forms for unidentified accounts
Enter and validate data in the Integrated Surveillance System (ISS) and Trader Linking Tool (TLT), ensuring proper association with correct traders
Troubleshoot and resolve data issues relating to the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) publication
Conduct data reviews to ensure submitted files are complete and consistent with source reporting
Monitor timeliness, accuracy, and error rates for all market participant submissions
Review and analyze firm position, ownership, and control data
Perform compliance related analysis of futures, options, and market data for completeness, consistency, and quality
Review and validate data published on Commission reports
Conduct detailed quality analysis of transactional, position, ownership, and control data
Respond to data inquiries from internal CFTC divisions and external stakeholders