Data Engineer

Job Title: Data Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:

The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War – Science & Technology Foundations (STF) Team is seeking a skilled Mid-Level Data Engineer to support the creation and sustainment of business intelligence tool. The tools you create will provide critical information on S&T program health to the War Research Enterprise leadership.

Note: This role allows you to work remotely; however, the client requires that you live in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area.

Responsibilities:

• Research, recommend, and implement the optimal combination of technologies for the infrastructure dashboard data platform (e.g., databases, processing frameworks, orchestration tools).
• Set up necessary data storage solutions with a focus on long-term scalability.
• Connect live data via API or other appropriate mechanisms from multi-domain sources.
• Collaborate with domain experts to understand Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) data being ingested. Ensure modeling controls for data abnormalities and structural differences.
• Build a robust data pipeline for loading and transforming data into a model appropriate for STF use, considering both short- and long-term data goals.
• Create and enforce data governance policies, including data quality standards, data lineage tracking, and metadata management. Communicate these policies to data analysts and stakeholders.
• Monitor and optimize database and/or data model performance and security. Conduct periodic testing of pipeline health and data validity.
• Work with data stakeholders and the data analyst team to ensure the background data and architecture meet the needs of requested visualizations and analyses.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for data architecture, data models, pipeline jobs, and all related processes .

Qualifications:

Required: 

Note: This role allows you to work remotely; however, the client requires that you live in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in database and dashboard development.
• Strong experience with databases, data processing frameworks, and orchestration tools.
• Proficiency in API integration and data ingestion from various sources.
• Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and data pipeline development.
• Expert proficiency in PowerBI
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$86,600 - $181,800