Data Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Kearney and Company is currently seeking a Data Engineer to join our Arlington, VA team. The Data Engineer will develop pipelines for data acquisition and ingestion, enabling detailed data analytics using industry leading tools and capabilities. You will be part of a customer focused team developing productive working relationships with client personnel, delivering capabilities for the Department of Defense through agile methodology. Responsibilities: Create and update data pipelines and conduct data ingesting operations Query, discover, export, and connect dashboards/analytic models to data provided by DoD stakeholders Develop and translate functional data requirements to assemble datasets and program related business logic Ensure the data catalog is updated with metadata related to new data being ingested. Maintain relationships and communicate with key client personnel to understand business operations, processes, and functions Develop and run reconciliation scripts to support customer data and use cases Adhere to management's Agile Development process, including using JIRA and Slack daily Present progress to senior stakeholders Balance multiple projects concurrently Qualifications Required Qualifications: BA, BS or BBA degree in mathematics, engineering, computer science, or related area and at least 2 years of relevant experience Must have at least an active Secret clearance Prior experience as a data engineer, data architect, or data scientist Experience with using Databricks to perform data transformations or modeling (including Databricks SQL and Delta Lake) Intermediate knowledge of SQL and Python Experience working with Accounting and Financial Management Data Experience independently evaluating controls over security processes, infrastructure, network, applications and databases Ability to provide on-site support 3-5 days a week at the Pentagon or Mark Center Preferred Qualifications: Data engineer or data architect certification: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Data Analytics - Specialty, or other related designation preferred Experience with StreamSets Understanding of DoD Financial Management Systems Experience with PySpark Experience with bash scripting Experience with ini/cfg configuration files TS/SCI Preferred Overview Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney's recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees' feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your "first easy decision." Learn more at The expected salary range for this position is between $66k and $95k. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable). We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time EEO Notice Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws EEO Notice Work location is subject to change based on client requirements. Kearney & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, age, disability or handicap, protected veteran status, relationship or association to a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Click here to learn more. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, regarding accessibility of our website, a modification or adjustment of the job application or interview process due to a disability, please call or email . Please be advised that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of an application. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. Kearney & Company provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. Military family leave is available for up to 26 weeks under FMLA. Click here to learn more. Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) The EPPA prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests either for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment. Kearney & Company adheres all provisions of the EPPA. Click here to learn more.

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