Data Engineer (AWS, Databricks)

Powerhouse Institute, Inc.; Maryland; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Scientist to support federal health agencies by developing analytics and reporting systems. This remote position requires strong skills in SQL, Python, and Business Intelligence, with a preference for candidates local to the DMV area. The role includes building BI dashboards and training users on self-service tools. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with a competitive salary range.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Match)

Health Insurance Plans

Long Term and Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Discount Programs for Consumer Products and Wellness Services

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years’ experience as a Data Scientist.
• Expert skills with SQL and basic statistics.
• Intermediate expertise in Python programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation analytics and reporting systems.
• Build critical BI dashboards.
• Train business users to use self-service tools.

Skills

Business Intelligence

SQL

Statistics

Python

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science

Tools

AWS Cloud

Databricks

Job description

Description

NOTE: This is a full-time employment opportunity (No C2C, subcontractor or 1099 engagements, please). The candidate MUST be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card) and be able to complete/pass/maintain a public trust background investigation. This is a remote opportunity with preference given to candidates local to the DMV (DC/MD/VA) metro area with ET time zone work schedule.

Daily Responsibilities

• Work and support federal health agencies to develop next-generation analytics and reporting systems to directly impact healthcare quality.
• Work and collaborate with business users and stakeholders to understand and gather data requirements.
• Build critical BI dashboards.
• Train business users to use self-service tools (e.g., BI dashboards).
• Maintain data documentation and definitions.
• Apply software engineering best practices to analytics code.
• Provide clean, transformed data ready for analysis.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, as mandated by our government client.
• Must be able to complete/pass/maintain a public trust investigation.
• Although this position is remote, preference is given to candidates local to the DC/MD/VA metro area.
• 5 -7+ years’ experience as a Data Scientist with strong Business Intelligence, SQL, statistics, and Python knowledge to rapidly turn data into insights.
• Must have AWS Cloud experience.
• Must have Databrick experience.
• Must have healthcare domain experience primarily with claims data.
• Expert skills with SQL and basic statistics.
• Intermediate expertise in Python programming.
• Good coding skills.
• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or related IT discipline. Additional ten (10) years of related professional experience can be substituted for a BS/BA degree.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Match)
• Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision – Open Access)
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability (Company Paid Benefit)
• Life Insurance (Company Paid Benefit)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Discount Programs for Consumer Products and Wellness Services

Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The annual salary range for this position is $85,900-$120,000.