Data Migration Specialist

Imagineeer; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Imagineeer is seeking an experienced Data Architect / Data Analyst to support a DHHS OCIO migration into a new HR IT platform. The role combines strong data engineering with federal system familiarity to ensure secure, compliant data migration and optimized HR processes across the department.

Responsibilities include inventorying legacy data, validating quality, mapping data dependencies, and creating migration plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/IT/Data Science or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Database Engineer and in data migration, especially with legacy systems and cloud environments.
• Proficiency with data migration tools and ETL processes (Talend, Informatica, SSIS).
• Strong knowledge of database systems (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, SQL, PowerShell) for data transformation and automation.
• Familiarity with indexing and data accessibility in applications.

Responsibilities

• Assess and inventory existing legacy data stores and drives.
• Assess data quality, completeness, and relevance for migration.
• Identify data dependencies, redundancies, and inconsistencies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to map data structures and formats for migration.
• Develop a data migration plan with steps, timelines, and resources.
• Plan testing of migrated data to ensure accuracy and integration.
• Create technical documentation for data migration processes and system configurations.
• Provide progress updates and validation reports on data quality.

Skills

Data migration

ETL tools

SQL scripting

Python

PowerShell

Indexing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science

Tools

Talend

Informatica

SSIS

Job description

About this Role:

Imagineeer is seeking an experienced Data Architect / Data Analyst to support our client, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in migrating their core HR IT functions into OPMs new HR 2.0 government-wide federated HR IT platform. The yet-to-be-announced platform will encompass Time and Attendance, Position Description management, Performance Management, Employee/Manager/HR Self-Service, and an Enterprise Business Intelligence capability. The solution will be compliant with federal cybersecurity, records management, and accessibility standards, to improve system performance, user satisfaction, and long-term sustainability of HR services. This role is critical for assisting HHS in the consolidation and migration of their existing data into the new platform and optimizing HCM applications and processes that support essential administrative and operational functions across the department. The ideal candidate combines strong technical development skills with an understanding of federal government systems and requirements. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

About this Role:

Imagineeer is seeking an experienced Data Architect / Data Analyst to support our client, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in migrating their core HR IT functions into OPMs new HR 2.0 government-wide federated HR IT platform. The yet-to-be-announced platform will encompass Time and Attendance, Position Description management, Performance Management, Employee/Manager/HR Self-Service, and an Enterprise Business Intelligence capability. The solution will be compliant with federal cybersecurity, records management, and accessibility standards, to improve system performance, user satisfaction, and long-term sustainability of HR services. This role is critical for assisting HHS in the consolidation and migration of their existing data into the new platform and optimizing HCM applications and processes that support essential administrative and operational functions across the department. The ideal candidate combines strong technical development skills with an understanding of federal government systems and requirements. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and inventory existing legacy data in application data stores, shared folders and shared drives.
• Assess the quality, completeness, and relevance of data to be migrated.
• Identify and document data dependencies, redundancies, and inconsistencies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data structures, relationships, and required formats for successful migration.
• Develop a comprehensive data migration plan that outlines steps, timelines, and resource requirements for the migration process.
• Identify potential challenges and propose solutions to mitigate risks associated with data migration.
• Interpret legacy APIs and other system integrations, and define mapping between systems
• Plan for thorough testing of the migrated data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and successful integration.
• Recommend validation reports and the process to document any discrepancies and work closely with stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with software engineers, database administrators, and development teams to ensure compatibility and alignment with the overall architecture.
• Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders to provide updates on migration planning progress and gather feedback.
• Create and maintain technical documentation related to planned data migration processes, procedures, and system configurations.
• Specify reports on migration progress, data quality metrics, and issue resolution.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Database Engineer and proven experience in data migration, particularly with legacy systems and cloud environments.
• Proficiency in data migration tools and ETL processes (e.g., Talend, Informatica, SSIS, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, SQL, PowerShell) for data transformation and automation.
• Familiarity with indexing and data accessibility in software applications.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Experience with federal HRIT systems is a huge plus, particularly USA Staffing, USA Performance, DFAS, ITAS, HHS LMS, EHCM, ServiceNow for HR case management.
• Experience with federal agency data governance best practices, data quality standards, and compliance measures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Experience with large federal agency data migration planning and execution.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

This is a remote position.