Title: Data Engineer

Location: Remote

Security Clearance: Public Trust Clearance

Schedule: Due to the nature of law enforcement work and operation, position may require occasional support outside of core working hours, as well as intermittent weekend support, mission dependent

Travel: Minimal

About KACE:

When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way. KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy, and invested. The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!

Job Summary:

The Data Engineer plays a critical role in managing and processing data to support our organization' s analytical and operational needs. This position involves working with data pipelines, databases, and architectures to ensure data quality and accessibility.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Analyze raw data from various sources
• Create and maintain data pipelines to/from external applications and services
• Develop and maintain datasets, schemas and models
• Improve data quality and efficiency
• Document data flows and mappings
• Collaborate with data analysts, scientists and other stakeholders
• Duties are performed via a government approved computer system. Employees are required to possess strong computer skills in MS Word and Excel.
• Perform related duties as assigned, within your scope of practice – management reserves the right to revise these duties as necessary
• Develop internal/external reports for information that is coming from ORR
• Assist with buildout of data dictionary through SharePoint
• Analyze data sets to ensure alignment to overall organizational focus
• Advise on updated reporting to capture data through mapping and format it in a useable format that can be easily interpreted by other departments
• Bring innovation and creativity to legacy technologies and programs to drive/shift changes

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or related field
• Preferred programming languages include SQL, Python, R, Tableau, and PowerBI
• Experience working with Microsoft Power Apps & Power Automate
• Experience in data engineering, development or analysis
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms and programming languages
• Proficiency in database systems, tools and frameworks
• Data visualization, communication and presentation skills
• Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Excel, Word, Teams
• Ability to type 45 wpm

Clearance:

Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.

Security Requirements/Background Investigation Requirements:

• Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
• Favorable credit check for all cleared positions
• Successfully passing a background investigation including drug screening.
• Residency requirement - 3 consecutive years in the last 5 years.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 10% of the time.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 10%
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type, and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
• Sitting: Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.

For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com

KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

KACE complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@ kacecompany.com.