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$70000.00 - $85000.00 / Year
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Description
Job Title: Junior Data Engineer
Position Type: Full-Time W2, Direct Hire
Pay: $70,000 - $85,000 for 1-5 years of experience
Location: On-Site, Scott Air Force Base, Ofallon, Illinois
Years of Experience Required: 1
Overview
LaunchCode is seeking a candidate to join an exciting and growing opportunity within the Defense sector. There is an immediate need for a Data Engineer who will support the client with their most complex challenges. The role will require applying current data analytics capabilities to assist the client with a large-scale financial transformation. The candidate will also operate in an ever-changing landscape and will be directly involved in finding opportunities for future growth.
On a regular basis, the candidate will be tasked with analyzing large, disparate sets of data to advise the client on strategic and financial decisions. A strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. SQL, Python, etc.) will be foundational in the role; the candidate should also have a working knowledge of modern trends within the data science space. Moreover, the role will require coordination with cross-functional teams and the ability to use their technical findings to support team leadership in the development of executive-level briefings. The position will be based at Scott AFB (Illinois): on-site.
Key Responsibilities
Required Skills & Qualifications
Job Title: Junior Data Engineer
Position Type: Full-Time W2, Direct Hire
Pay: $70,000 - $85,000 for 1-5 years of experience
Location: On-Site, Scott Air Force Base, Ofallon, Illinois
Years of Experience Required: 1
Overview
LaunchCode is seeking a candidate to join an exciting and growing opportunity within the Defense sector. There is an immediate need for a Data Engineer who will support the client with their most complex challenges. The role will require applying current data analytics capabilities to assist the client with a large-scale financial transformation. The candidate will also operate in an ever-changing landscape and will be directly involved in finding opportunities for future growth.
On a regular basis, the candidate will be tasked with analyzing large, disparate sets of data to advise the client on strategic and financial decisions. A strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. SQL, Python, etc.) will be foundational in the role; the candidate should also have a working knowledge of modern trends within the data science space. Moreover, the role will require coordination with cross-functional teams and the ability to use their technical findings to support team leadership in the development of executive-level briefings. The position will be based at Scott AFB (Illinois): on-site.
Key Responsibilities
- Gather, clean, and validate data from various source systems in multiple formats
- Maintain and update databases in Teradata and Databricks using documented ETL processes
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement findings to support client efficiencies
- Develop and maintain dashboards to communicate findings in a user-friendly format
- Analyze large, unstructured datasets to identify key insights and support senior-level decision making
- Support requirements definition and analysis from multiple client stakeholders
- Ensure data privacy and compliance with regard to Defense-related security regulations
- Ensure the ongoing documentation of technical practices and the development of any requisite user guides
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Interim Secret clearance or higher required
- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree from an accredited university
- 1-5 years of experience in a Data Analyst or Data Scientist role, preferably within the Federal space
- Experience with data analysis tools and software (e.g. SQL, Python)
- Familiarity with the principles of database management and script development
- Experience with SQL query engines - Databricks, Snowflake and Redshift
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Cognos, Tableau, Qlik) and techniques
- Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) experience: familiarity with establishing and maintaining data
- load processes, as well as manipulate and combine various data sources.
- Teradata experience: Knowledge of Multiloads, BTEQs, and other Teradata procedures will be beneficial in the role.
- Familiarity with Defense-based operations and systems would be preferred
- PMP, CDFM, CGFM and/or CPA certifications are a plus
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