Analytics Data Engineer

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking an Analytics Data Engineer to support our Federal government client by providing expertise in data-driven decision-making and improving grant program outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Work with data solutions architect to establish a data platform strategy
• Provide direct technical expertise in the design, development, implementation and testing of different data pipelines
• Collaborate with team members to design, document and implement a data development life cycle to enforce consistency and uniformity of process using Databricks and cloud tooling
• Responsible for analyzing and understanding data sources, participating in requirement gathering, and providing insights and guidance on data technology and data modeling best practices
• Leverage knowledge of data models, data relationships, mapping lineage and business rules to ensure that solutions meet operational and business needs
• Implement and maintain end-to-end data pipelines and data systems in Databricks integrating CI/CD processes, continuously improving the quality of deliverables
• Establish an authoritative Lakehouse within the Analytics Platform to organize and structure data required for post-award reporting and monitoring
• Refresh and refine existing dashboarding and data analysis products (e.g., program financials, risk management, customer engagement)
• Leverage advanced analytics (such as LLMs and Artificial Intelligence) to analyze unstructured program data to reduce the burden of manual review of post-award submissions, enhance ability to identify instances of fraud, waste, and abuse, and inform decision-making for effective management of project implementation
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and team members to identify automation opportunities
• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, such as computer science, engineering, business analytics, information systems management, cybersecurity, engineering
• 6+ year's experience in a data engineer role or related role
• Experience with the design and build of scalable data pipelines to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources
• Experience utilizing programming languages like Python, PySpark, and SQL to manipulate and clean data
• Experience developing and implementing automation scripts to streamline data processing tasks
• Experience with the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of data storage systems like data warehouses and lakes
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
• US citizenship and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability