Data Scientist/Big Data Engineer with state/Govt client exp

Onwardpath Technology Solutions - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Data Scientist (Big Data Engineer) role is focused on supporting the System Modernization efforts for the Child Support Division within a state or federal government context. This position requires a highly experienced individual who can prepare and optimize data for Snowflake and utilize SAS Viya for comprehensive reporting. The role emphasizes data transformation, analytics, and collaboration within an agile team to drive strategic initiatives and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Data Conversion and Reporting Support for System Modernization Efforts
• Data Transformation and Integration: Prepare and optimize data for migration to Snowflake and SAS Viya platforms, ensuring seamless integration and functionality by creating data transformation processes using ETL, SQL, Python, and R.
• Develop Federal and State Reports: Build comprehensive reports that meet federal and state requirements using Snowflake and SAS Viya, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Scrum Team Collaboration: Work as a member of an agile team to deliver new features and functions, delivering best-in-class value-based technology solutions.
• Data Quality Management: Develop and implement databases, ETL processes, data collection systems, and data quality strategies that optimize statistical efficiency, accuracy, and quality.
• Problem Examination and Resolution: Examine problems within the Data Intelligence space using ETL, Lambda, and Glue, and implement necessary changes to ensure data quality improvement.
• Data Analytics and Insights: Utilize advanced data analytics techniques to support strategic decision-making, ensuring data integrity, quality, and timeliness of results.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in data science or big data engineering
• Experience working with state or federal government clients
• Proficiency in ETL, SQL, Python, and R
• Experience with Snowflake and SAS Viya
• Ability to develop predictive modeling algorithms
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate findings through visualizations

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with agile methodologies
• Familiarity with data quality management practices
• Knowledge of Lambda and Glue for data processing

Benefits

• Remote work within Texas
• Possibility of contract extension after 10 months