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Data Engineer

Universal Strategic Advisors
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

Job Description

Job Description

US Advisors is seeking an entry-level Data Engineer to become an integral part of our Federal client service team! You will be supporting a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agency with their goal of continuously improving operations. The project requires a Data Engineer that can work independently as a part of a technical development team comprised of other data engineers, data scientists, and data analysts that are matrixed across two primary client workstreams.

Responsibilities :

  • Provide data analytics support by developing ETL scripts in Python and SQL within a Databricks environment.
  • Connect data to Qlik Sense for visualization and dashboarding with the goal of automating manual processes and reporting to make mission critical data readily available through self-service.
  • Provide data governance support to ensure best practices when working with data tables, data fields, and generating summary statistics.
  • Aid in the development of novel data governance techniques to ensure high data quality and consistency of the team’s products, such as the writing test / validation scripts, custom utility functions / templates, etc.
  • Automate manual reports via Python scripts in Databricks following best practices, performing data validation on work products, reviewing Python code of peers, and providing demonstrations to client stakeholders.
  • Provide architecture guidance and support to technical leads.
  • Research new technologies and develop proofs of concept.
  • Perform security assessments for potential risks.

Qualifications :

  • Previous experience in database architecture, development, or other data engineering fields.
  • Experience with relational databases and Python / SQL programming and fundamentals.
  • PySpark expertise, experience with Databricks, and experience with data visualization using Qlik.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are a must.
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, work against deadlines, and remain detail-oriented.
  • Company Description

    US Advisors is a minority and veteran-owned Small Business consulting practice specializing in domestic and international government administration, technology implementation & application, law enforcement operations, homeland security solutions, immigration strategy and operations, border security and compliance. US Advisors brings proven expertise and a trusted insider’s network to help our clients solve their toughest challenges while managing risk.

    We acknowledge that change is accelerating. None of us can afford to think just two steps ahead; every decision we make today impacts our ability to safeguard, evolve, grow, and thrive. Our practice is rooted in deep expertise leading organizations through transformation and building operational, analytical, and technological strategies to meet mission demands.

    Company Description

    US Advisors is a minority and veteran-owned Small Business consulting practice specializing in domestic and international government administration, technology implementation & application, law enforcement operations, homeland security solutions, immigration strategy and operations, border security and compliance. US Advisors brings proven expertise and a trusted insider’s network to help our clients solve their toughest challenges while managing risk. We acknowledge that change is accelerating. None of us can afford to think just two steps ahead; every decision we make today impacts our ability to safeguard, evolve, grow, and thrive. Our practice is rooted in deep expertise leading organizations through transformation and building operational, analytical, and technological strategies to meet mission demands.

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