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Data Engineer

Guidehouse Inc. Arlington, VA

Arlington, VA

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$85k - $141k/yr Full time Alation Data Engineer Data Engineering

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Job Description

Guidehouse Inc. is hiring a Data Engineer in Arlington, VA (onsite) to design and build data-driven solutions that support client missions. The role focuses on automated data workflows, data cataloging and integration, and collaboration with stakeholders to translate requirements into usable systems.

Role Summary

The Data Engineer will apply technical skills and a mission-focused mindset to develop automated data workflows and data cataloging/integration capabilities. Work will involve Python and Databricks, along with support for Microsoft Power Platform solutions (including Power Apps). The engineer will also engage with clients to gather requirements and help drive initiatives forward.

Responsibilities

Use strong technical skills and a mission-focused mindset to understand client needs, identify opportunities, and design data-driven solutions.
Leverage Python and Databricks to create and maintain automated workflows that catalog data by using APIs to ingest and transform data from multiple sources and file types.
Create and maintain authentication workbooks for connections from data sources to cataloging tools.
Work with the Microsoft Power Platform to create and maintain Power Apps solutions.
Communicate clearly to translate technical findings for both technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership.
Engage directly with clients to gather requirements, align solutions to mission needs, and support initiative execution.
Support business development efforts, including responses to RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and development of whitepapers.

Required Qualifications

Active SECRET or higher security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
Two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
Experience using Python for data engineering, including ETL and data wrangling from various sources and file types.
Ability to work independently, proactively identify opportunities to add value, and drive initiatives and innovation.
Ability to communicate and present technical solutions, insights, and results to technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership.
Ability to support remote, hybrid, and on-site projects in the Washington D.C. metro area.

Technologies

Python
Databricks
APIs
Microsoft Power Platform
Power Apps
Alation

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of relevant professional experience.
Experience creating and maintaining automated workflows in Databricks.
Experience creating and maintaining authentication workbooks for connections from data sources to cataloging tools such as Alation.
Experience managing databases.
Experience working with data cataloging and metadata.
Experience working with APIs.
Experience creating and maintaining Power Apps.
Familiarity with Agile team operations (for example, sprint planning, standup calls, writing Jira stories, and backlog refinement).
Ability to support business development including RFP, RFQ, and RFI responses and white papers.
Relevant experience supporting Department of State or other Federal Government organizations.

Compensation and Location

This role is located in Arlington, VA (onsite). Salary range is USD 85,000 - 141,000 per year. Travel is not required.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend

Job Family

Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting

Security Clearance

Active Secret clearance is required.

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