Data Specialist

Location

Virginia | United States

Job description

Data Specialist

Hybrid | Crystal City, VA | 2-3 days a week Onsite

Active TS/SCI Clearance Required

Summary

Our client is an employee and Service-Disabled, Veteran-owned Small Business focused on providing niche technical services. They are a team of experienced cybersecurity professionals with a track record of success in the Federal, Commercial, and Academic workspaces. Additionally, our client designs, builds, operates, and secures scalable cloud and IT infrastructures to meet their customers’ near-term needs and fulfill their long-term requirements.

Responsibilities

Our client is looking for a Data Specialist to join their team! As a Data Specialist, you will play a crucial role in building data pipelines to efficiently collect and process data from various external sources. Your expertise in developing validation and analytics processes to ensure our client's project team is fully developed to provide data accuracy and reliability for executing mission-critical work. 

• Collaborate with analysts and product leads to identify and implement data solutions
• Optimize data pipelines to ensure efficient performance with minimal human intervention
• Build data pipelines for collecting and processing data from various external sources
• Work with data engineers to manage data pipelines and troubleshoot issues to maintain data quality and reliability
• Develop validation and analytics processes that are consistent with business needs and strategic goals
• Assist with machine learning and data visualization initiatives as needed
• Continuously improve data solutions to effectively address customer needs
• Communicate and coordinate with teams to accomplish objectives and deliver excellence

Requirements

• 4+ years with SQL and modern Big Data ETL technologies like NiFi or StreamSets
• Strong background in a modern programming language, such as Python or Java, with at least 4 years of experience working in a big data and cloud environment
• Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and collaborate with multiple functional groups
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality results
  

Preferred Requirements

• Recent DoD or IC-related experience is a plus
• Experience in working in an agile development environment is preferred
• Previous experience with Advana is a plus

Education/Certification Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active TS/SCI clearance is required. Please be aware that onboarding can take 4-6 weeks for this position.
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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About Us

Northern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Precision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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