Data Engineer

Klett Consulting Group (KCG) is a government contracting firm specializing in program support across multiple support areas for both military and civilian agencies. KCG has been in business for 20+ years in the government industry and has been voted one of the "Best Places to Work" for the past 4 years.

KCG is seeking a Data Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities

Related activities to include, but not limited to:

• Create and enhance data pipelines, architectures, and datasets, and integrating Data Acquisition packages to support Chief Data Officer initiatives.
• Apply data modeling, mining, normalization, privacy, and security while aligning with data governance strategies and documentation.
• Design unit and integration tests with data quality frameworks, leveraging the Data Dictionary and Metadata Catalog.
• Participate in Agile meetings and collaborate on data stewardship working groups.
• Share insights across teams, supporting data-driven decisions with Qlik visualizations in the government-provided Data & Analytics Environment.
• Expand technical skills to meet client needs and stay current with data governance practices.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Manage time effectively to ensure accurate and timely implementation of data governance procedures.
• Write complex code for data processing, distributed systems, and parallel computing while ensuring governance compliance.
• Craft advanced queries, optimize data acquisition, and enhance analytics capabilities.
• Establish and manage data storage systems with sharing, replication, and governance best practices.
• Implement data streaming solutions with fault tolerance and distributed system capabilities.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in ETL pipeline development, data modeling, and governance
• Active Secret clearance required
• Prior experience with Qlik (or similar) and proficiency in SQL, Python, or Scala for data processing
• Experience with metadata management, Data Dictionaries, and Metadata Catalogs
• Strong knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems and real-time data processing
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and data stewardship collaboration
• Strong problem-solving, risk mitigation, and communication skills
• Effective time management to meet deadlines accurately

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off