Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that ingest, clean, transform, and aggregate data from disparate sources across the VA ecosystem
Develop and implement data models that support analytical use cases and measurement frameworks
Partner with data scientists, service designers, and product managers to translate analytical requirements into infrastructure that delivers analytics-ready datasets
Implement data quality checks, validation processes, monitoring, and governance practices to ensure data accuracy and integrity
Communicate technical concepts and infrastructure decisions using plain language to non-technical stakeholders to support effective decision-making and gain buy-in where needed
Serve as a technical leader, mentor junior practitioners, and advance how data engineering supports human-centered design
Stay current on data engineering developments and bring best practices into constrained technical and policy environments

Requirements

5+ years of industry experience in data engineering, with proficiency in building data pipelines, designing data models, and making sense of complex data landscapes (using e.g. Python, SQL, Databricks, Oracle, Azure)
Ability to write clean, maintainable, well-documented code using version control systems like GitHub for collaborative development and code management
Understanding of data quality, validation, and monitoring best practices
Ability to balance technical rigor with practical constraints, ensuring solutions are aligned with stakeholder goals
Experience working with cross-functional teams (data scientists, service designers, product managers) to deliver data solutions that support user experiences and service delivery improvements
Skilled in managing multiple high-profile projects in agile environments, navigating ambiguity, and adapting to changing requirements
Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders through written and verbal presentations
Ability to proactively share ideas, ask questions, elevate risks, and serve as a bridge between technical and non-technical team members
VA experience preferred

Benefits

A dynamic, high-trust environment with a diverse, mission-driven team
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Meaningful opportunities for career growth and learning
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
401(k) with company match
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company-sponsored short- and long-term disability, plus life insurance
Company-sponsored parental leave

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

data engineeringdata pipelinesdata modelsPythonSQLDatabricksOracleAzuredata qualityversion control

Soft skills

communicationmentorshipcollaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementproject managementtechnical leadershipdecision-makingcross-functional teamwork