Lead Specialist, Federal Data Engineer

KPMG is seeking a Lead Specialist for its Federal Advisory practice in Washington, DC. The role focuses on designing, modernizing, and optimizing client data platforms using modern big data tools, while leading cross-functional teams in federal environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply modern big data tools and approaches to solve complex business objectives.
• Develop and update big data platform requirements to evaluate client data platforms, identify technology and process gaps, and deliver technical recommendations for platform modernization, cloud migration, and integration.
• Design tools and services for cloud DevOps environments, including performance monitoring, security monitoring, deployment and configuration, continuous integration and build servers, and cloud resource creation scripts.
• Lead multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams, including workshops and innovation sessions with clients, to identify business opportunities and optimization areas.
• Support the innovation pursuit process, contribute to target solutions, and help extendable data platform development; participate in developing and presenting thought leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of technical data engineering experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with Python and SQL is required; experience with Advana, Databricks, and Spark is preferred.
• Experience with development tools and methodologies, including Agile, GIT, test driven development, and CI/CD release management.
• Experience with data architecture and integration, including coding and testing patterns working with existing open-source software platforms.
• Experience leading project teams and engagements.
• Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements.
• Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Technology Exposure

• Python, SQL
• Advana, Databricks, Spark
• Agile, GIT, test driven development
• CI/CD release management

Work Location

Washington, DC (onsite).

Benefits

• Medical and dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Personal well-being benefits to support your mental health
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year
• Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year
• Two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off

Additional Notes

• Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.
• Duties and responsibilities listed above, and the ability to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress, work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
• Pursuant to applicable fair chance ordinances, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.

Salary Information

To obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA, visit: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M101ADV_3_26.