Data Engineer

Who We Are: ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) company. We specialize in providing management and technology consulting services to support the business and technology modernization efforts of the Federal Government. ThinkTek was formed with the specific purpose of providing its clients a tailored solution around Program & Project Management, Strategic Planning, and IT Operations.

Position Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing data mapping, data quality management, metadata management, and master data management, as well as conducting in-depth data analysis to inform and progress our current and future data operating models. The Data Engineer will play a critical role in shaping our data architecture and ensuring the integrity and quality of our data assets.

• Develop, maintain, optimize, and document SQL queries for data analysis and reporting tasks to ensure, reuse and meet stakeholder needs.
• Identify and fix data issues (e.g., missing values, outliers, duplicates, inconsistencies) by developing and executing Oracle DML statements, and clean and preprocess raw data for accuracy and consistency.
• Using Excel and SQL to prepare, analyze, and transform data; conduct statistical analyses; and create visual reports to highlight trends and insights.
• Communicate findings and insights clearly to both non-technical and technical stakeholders using tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Continuously monitor and implement data validation checks, manage data quality, metadata, and master data, and perform data mapping and analysis. Document findings, provide recommendations, and develop data architecture artifacts to enhance current and future data operating models.
• Leverage AWS services (e.g., S3, RDS, Lambda) to manage, store, and process large datasets, ensuring data security and compliance with best practices.
• Monitor and manage data storage costs in AWS, ensuring efficient use of resources and scalability of the database environment.
  
  

Salary Range: 100k-125k - Commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

• Clearance: Active US DoD Top Secret security clearance or higher.
• Associate/bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Excel, Visio, and Oracle SQL Developer.
• Experience performing the tasks identified above in AWS and Oracle environments.
• Strong expertise in data analysis, data architecture, and data services development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, effectively collaborating with various stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills with good problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with and supporting Agile development teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or Pentaho Report Designer) is a plus.
• Knowledge of data governance and data management best practices is also a plus.
• Security+ Certification, preferred
  
  

ThinkTek offers telework and other flexible work arrangements to the greatest extent possible. ThinkTek LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. ThinkTek offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available. You can read more about ThinkTek benefits at https://www.thinktekllc.com/careers/.