Senior Data Engineer (Scala Engineer) Remote with Security Clearance

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Job description

Description ICF - Senior Data Engineer (Scala/Spark) The Company ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference. The Team Our Health Engineering Solutions (HES) team works side by side with customers to articulate a vision for success, and then make it happen. We know success doesn't happen by accident. It takes the right team of people, working together on the right solutions for the customer. We are looking for a Sr. Data Engineer who will be a key driver to make this happen. Key responsibilities include: Develop and maintain cost measures
Make sure Spark/Scala pipelines are implemented properly
Work on GLMs/mixed-effects models and their inner workings across programming languages
Develop Scala measure implementations based on specifications and sample SAS packs.
Work with large amounts of data associated with Medicare Claims
Communicate with external partners around requirements
This work affects the quality and cost of care for Medicare and Medicaid patients through the Quality Payment Program. You will be involved in a highly successful team that has a long track record of meeting deadlines and delivering quality. Key Responsibilities and Job Duties The position is remote however we work East Coast hours and meetings may start as early as 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Core hours also apply
Some travel may be required for in-person Program Increment Planning events. Typically, one or two events a year
Consistent JIRA and Confluence use
Must attend Scrum Ceremonies and Test Meetings Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree
5 years' experience in Data or Software Development
3 or more years working in a Data Engineering role
2 years of coding skills in Spark/Scala
2 or more years of experience with any SQL dialect
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years Professional Skills Strong problem-solving skills, able to work independently
Ability and desire to take ownership of and initiative for analyses; from requirements clarification to deliverables
Strong technical communication skills; both written and verbal
Ability to understand and articulate the "big picture" and simplify complex ideas
Ability to identify and learn new techniques independently as needed Preferred Qualifications Prior experience working with Medicare and/or Medicaid data, especially claims data and familiarity with claims codes (HCPCS/CPT/ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS)
Prior experience with Spark/PySpark/SparkR for analyzing large amounts of data
Advanced SQL querying skills and database management knowledge
Worked with the government previously and has had at least a Public Trust clearance
Git/Github experience
Worked in an agile environment
Usage of Confluence and Jira
Experience working on a project using the Scaled Agile Framework
Experience on a software development team building modern software products
Flexible and willing to accept a change in priorities as necessary Job Location: This position requires that the job be performed in the United States. If you accept this position, note that ICF monitors employee work locations, blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and prohibits personal VPN connections. Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplace discrimination rights, the Pay Transparency Statement, or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process. Read more about workplace discriminationrights ,the Pay Transparency Statement , or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is :
$84,533.00 - $143,706.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

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