Data Engineer

Klett Consulting Group (KCG) is a government contracting firm specializing in program support across multiple support areas for both military and civilian agencies. KCG has been in business for 20 years in the government industry and has been voted one of the “Best Places to Work” for the past 4 years. 

KCG is seeking a Data Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities

Related activities to include, but not limited to:

• Create and enhance data pipelines, architectures, and datasets, and integrating Data Acquisition packages to support Chief Data Officer initiatives.
• Apply data modeling, mining, normalization, privacy, and security while aligning with data governance strategies and documentation.
• Design unit and integration tests with data quality frameworks, leveraging the Data Dictionary and Metadata Catalog.
• Participate in Agile meetings and collaborate on data stewardship working groups.
• Share insights across teams, supporting data-driven decisions with Qlik visualizations in the government-provided Data & Analytics Environment.
• Expand technical skills to meet client needs and stay current with data governance practices.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Manage time effectively to ensure accurate and timely implementation of data governance procedures.
• Write complex code for data processing, distributed systems, and parallel computing while ensuring governance compliance.
• Craft advanced queries, optimize data acquisition, and enhance analytics capabilities.
• Establish and manage data storage systems with sharing, replication, and governance best practices.
• Implement data streaming solutions with fault tolerance and distributed system capabilities.

Requirements:

• 2 years of experience in ETL pipeline development, data modeling, and governance
• Active Secret clearance required
• Prior experience with Qlik (or similar) and proficiency in SQL, Python, or Scala for data processing
• Experience with metadata management, Data Dictionaries, and Metadata Catalogs
• Strong knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems and real-time data processing
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and data stewardship collaboration
• Strong problem-solving, risk mitigation, and communication skills
• Effective time management to meet deadlines accurately

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off