Front-end Data Engineer - 175507 - 175704

Piper Companies; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Front-End Data Engineer to translate enterprise data into actionable dashboards, reports, and visualizations in a federal program environment. On-site in Norfolk, VA, you will collaborate with backend data engineers to deliver mission-critical insights for operational decision-making.

The role focuses on Power BI dashboards, enterprise reporting, and data visualization to support defense and national security initiatives while ensuring data quality and performance.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in Data Engineering, BI, or Data Analytics.
• Strong Power BI development and enterprise reporting experience.
• Experience with SQL databases and understanding of backend data pipelines.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Data Analytics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise Power BI dashboards, reports, and data visualizations.
• Translate complex data into meaningful business insights for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with backend data engineers to leverage data pipelines and repositories.
• Validate, analyze, and optimize reporting datasets for accuracy and performance.
• Support enterprise reporting initiatives and BI strategies.

Skills

Power BI

SQL databases

Data visualization

Data analytics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Data Analytics

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Front-End Data Engineer to support a federal program focused on enterprise business intelligence, analytics, and reporting solutions within the national security and defense sector. This position is on-site in Norfolk, VA. The Front-End Data Engineer will transform enterprise data into actionable dashboards, reports, and visualizations while partnering closely with backend data engineering teams. This is an opportunity to drive mission-critical insights that support operational decision-making across a complex government environment.

Responsibilities for the Front-End Data Engineer include:

• Develop and maintain enterprise Power BI dashboards, reports, and data visualizations
• Translate complex data into meaningful business insights for stakeholders
• Collaborate with backend data engineers to leverage data pipelines and repositories
• Validate, analyze, and optimize reporting datasets for accuracy and performance
• Support enterprise reporting initiatives and business intelligence strategies

Required Qualifications for the Front-End Data Engineer include:

• 3-4 years of experience in Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, or Data Analytics
• Strong Power BI development and enterprise reporting experience
• Experience working with SQL databases and understanding backend data pipelines
• Knowledge of data transformation, staging, aggregation, and reporting best practices
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Active Secret Clearance required
• Security+ Certification (IAT Level II) required

Compensation for the Front-End Data Engineer includes:

Salary Range: ~$100,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package:

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Sick Leave as required by law