Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Guardians of Honor, LLC is a management consulting firm supporting the federal government and is seeking a Data Engineer / Data Project Lead to support its Office of Head Start client. The role leads data systems architecture, integration, grants management data projects, staff supervision, and development of reliable data-driven tools integrated with federal systems.
Responsibilities
- Oversee data projects using an iterative, flexible approach that prioritizes collaboration, incorporates user feedback, and prioritizes integration with existing federal grants systems
- Design, develop, and oversee maintenance of grants databases, reports, and other tools as needed to support efficiencies and process improvement
- Develop and maintain data pipelines and integrations between federal systems (HSES, AMS, GrantSolutions, TTA Hub) and contract tools, including APIs and data transformation/automation processes
- Test systems, lead test scenarios, and identify/document/remediate all issues?
- Create data governance models and metadata management systems to manage data from multiple sources/systems (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet, SQL, Power BI)
- Establish and track measures of progress and successful delivery of data management services
- Ensure key grant administration workflows and tasks are tracked, including maintaining and improving OHS Smartsheet processes
- Design and produce tools that surface data to support data-informed decision-making, including automated notifications and management information reports
- Develop and maintain documentation to support handoff and knowledge transfer for data projects, tools, and solutions
- Coordinate and collaborate across the team to assure that all work products content and functionality are of highest quality and informed with up-to-date information?
- Provide supervision, task direction, and support to other staff in data roles
- Coach team members effectively and address team member and client complaints and problems
- Attend weekly contract management and daily stand-up meetings as needed to support contract execution; Contribute to client progress and status reports (i.e., monthly reports, weekly registration metrics, etc.)?
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field required
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience directly related to the duties above
- A minimum of 3 years of progressive supervisory experience
- High level of demonstrated advanced proficiency in utilizing and integrating a variety of web-based and commercial off-the-shelf data management software packages such as Smartsheet, SQL, Python, API development, AWS, Azure, Power BI, etc.??as well as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
- Demonstrated proficiency/experience successfully developing, implementing, and managing/improving complex, high-profile, multi-faceted data projects
- Demonstrated proficiency in database design, ETL processes, and data warehousing
- Data governance and security knowledge
- Demonstrated ability to coach team members effectively
- Demonstrated proficiency communicating clearly, both orally and in writing
- Proven ability to address team member and client complaints and resolve problems
- Ability to pass background investigations as required for access to federal facilities and systems; position requires Public Trust clearance
- The physical demands of the job include sitting for extended periods, and occasional walking and standing
- This is a full-time exempt position. Typical work hours are Monday-Friday, 40-60 hours per week. Some job activities may be required outside of typical workdays/hours. Overtime may be expected during peak periods
- 5-10% local and regional travel, with overnight stays necessary
- Bachelor's degree required
- Federal information systems experience preferred
- At least 1 year of experience in early childhood education and/or Head Start programs highly preferred
Benefits
- The work environment is a virtual/remote setting.
- This is a full-time exempt position.
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