Guidehouse · 11 hours ago
Data Engineer
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGuidehouse is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join their Technology AI and Data practice with a focus on military clients in the Defense & Security segment. The Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and dashboards to support federal clients in achieving mission outcomes and operational efficiency.
AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with military clients to understand data architecture, data pipeline and reporting requirements
Lead the development of ETL pipelines and dashboard integrations using Databricks and Microsoft Power Platform tools (i.e. Power BI)
Ensure delivery excellence and measurable outcomes across data migration and visualization efforts
Ensure solutions support auditability, internal controls, and statutory compliance requirements. This includes strict financial data controls
Design and implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks, SQL, and Python
Develop and optimize dashboards aligned with federal reporting standards, as needed
Apply AI/ML tools to automate metadata extraction, clustering, and dashboard scripting
Optimize data pipelines for performance with large data sets for both analytics and transactional load use cases (e.g., OLAP, OLTP). Enable downstream BI via clean data
Ensure compliance with federal data governance, security, and performance standards
Design and document enterprise data models, metadata strategies, data lineage frameworks, and other relevant documentation, as needed
Align data from multiple discrete data sets into a cohesive, interoperable architecture, identifying opportunities for linkages between datasets, normalization, field standardization, etc
Assist with cleanup of existing data and models, including use of ETL
Work closely with data architects, analysts, and cloud engineers to deliver integrated solutions
Support documentation, testing, and deployment of data products
Mentor junior team members and contribute to reusable frameworks and accelerators
Contribute to thought leadership and best practice development across the AI & Data team
Qualification
Required
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD 'SECRET' security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE 'SECRET' or higher-level clearance are preferred
Bachelor's degree is required
Minimum TWO (2) years of experience in data engineering and dashboard development
Proven experience with Databricks, business intelligence tools, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure.)
Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and Spark
Experience building ETL pipelines and integrating data sources into reporting platforms
Familiarity with data governance, metadata, and compliance frameworks
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred
Experience with ADVANA
Databricks Data Engineer Associate or Professional certification
Experience working with military clients
Experience working with financial management data
Familiarity with federal contracting and procurement processes
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
Company
Guidehouse
Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
Alicia Harkness
Partner
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