Data Engineer

cortina; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

Flexible PTO

Professional Development

Job summary

Cortina is seeking a Data Engineer in Washington, D.C. to develop analytical solutions for Department of Justice clients. The role includes maintaining dashboards, collaborating with clients, and supporting business development.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S./B.A. in a quantitative field and at least three years of experience in data analysis. Proficiency in Python or R and familiarity with BI platforms such as Tableau or Power BI are essential. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a chance to make a local impact.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant experience in data analysis, data science, or business analytics.
• Experience working on data analytics, modeling, or visualization projects in a consulting or federal environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance dashboards and analytics solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and guide junior developers.
• Focus on client services and support business development.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

R

Data visualization

Communication

Education

B.S./B.A. in Data Science or similar

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Power Automate

AWS

Job description

About Us

Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. We also focus on community outreach, hiring individuals from under‑resourced communities and training them to enter the professional job market. We are proud of our local impact and love our employees, ensuring they have a great work experience. Join a company that believes in being part of something bigger than ourselves.

Job Description

Cortina Solutions, LLC is seeking a Data Engineer to support the development of analytical and automation solutions for Department of Justice clients. This high‑performing team works with clients to implement the full spectrum of data analytics and data science, from querying and wrangling to visualization, predictive analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Our services enable clients to define their information strategy, provide mission‑critical insights, reduce cost and complexity, and improve operational effectiveness.

• Maintain and enhance dashboards, analytics solutions, and reporting tools used in operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Collaborate with internal technical and functional teams, guide junior developers, and serve as a trusted advisor to government clients on data analytics, automation, modeling, and visualization initiatives.
• Focus on client services, while also supporting business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development.

Job Requirements

• B.S./B.A. in Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Economics, Business with a quantitative concentration, or a similar quantitative/computational discipline.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience in data analysis, data science, or business analytics.
• Experience working on data analytics, modeling, or visualization projects in a consulting or federal environment.
• Experience working with Python, R, or other modern scripting languages used in analytics.
• Experience working with at least one major BI/data visualization platform (Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik).
• Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to explain technical topics to non‑technical audiences.
• US Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of experience performing federal internal audit or audit consulting, preferably supporting external federal audits.
• Active Public Trust Clearance.
• Experience with key federal financial management frameworks/guidance, such as OMB A‑123, GAO Green Book, and FASAB standards.
• Ability to identify and address client needs, build relationships, design and implement solutions.
• Experience with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps).
• Familiarity with cloud‑based analytics environments (e.g., Databricks, Palantir, AWS, Azure, or Google).

Travel

Up to 10%

Benefits

Cortina Solutions is committed to offering comprehensive and affordable benefits to employees and their families.

• BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Compatible Health Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Company‑paid Life Insurance
• Company‑paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Flexible PTO
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Federal Holidays
• Company Match on Employee Non‑Profit Donations
• Professional Development