Junior Data Engineer

Support biologically oriented data informatics and curation for a web-based application used for Intelligence Community data discovery and RFIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage, curate, and review internal and external biologically oriented repository data sets that include scientific reports and intelligence information
• Prepare and upload verified data sets into a web-based IC application to enable data discovery and support critical RFIs
• Review acquired materials to identify, compile, and document relevant metadata across complex data sets
• Maintain and optimize structured folder systems used to organize and store data repositories
• Use GitLab to manage tasking through issues, update curation statuses, and maintain team SOPs, weekly updates, and workflows on GitLab wiki pages
• Serve as a central on-site communication link, collaborating with clients, fellow curators, and software developers

Requirements

• US citizenship required
• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with CI Poly
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) plus 2+ years of relevant experience
• Alternative: 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 with GitLab for task management (issues) and wiki documentation
• Successful completion of background and drug screening checks

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of biological or life sciences
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in life sciences or a data management-related field with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Prior experience in Department of Defense (DoD) contracting environments
• 1+ years of direct experience on data management or data curation projects

Technologies

• GitLab
• GitLab wiki

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k immediate vesting with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Performance bonuses
• Voluntary life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage
• Educational assistance and special training programs
• Voluntary benefits: accidental, critical illness, whole life
• Group life insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Employee discounts on various services and products

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Majority of time in an office setting
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus

Location: Charlottesville, VA (onsite)

Salary: USD 100,000 - 107,000 per year

Minimum Experience: 2 years

Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)