Remote Technical Lead Data Engineer

Lensa; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is looking for a Lead ETL Engineer (or Data Scientist) to join their remote ETL Team. The role focuses on data ingestion and visualization, requiring strong analytical skills and experience with ETL tools. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, extensive experience, and Top Secret clearance. Join a mission-driven team transforming government IT services.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience required.
• Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Extracts, transforms, and loads data for analysis.
• Creates visualizations to present findings.
• Collaborates with business and data SMEs.

Skills

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Linux

AWS GovCloud

Job description

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Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Lead ETL Engineer (or Data Scientist) to join our ETL Team focused on ingesting and visualizing data from all over the cloud and alerting on deviations of normalization. This position will be located in Hanover, MD, and will be fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Extracts, transforms, loads, and analyzes data to create descriptive and predictive models that impact productivity, decision making, and provide strategic mission impact.
• Employs ETL tools and programming languages to collect and blend data from operational and external systems.
• Conducts data mining, machine learning, and statistical analyses to develop models from diverse datasets.
• Creates visualizations to interpret and present findings effectively.
• Maintains and integrates analytical systems with operational systems, verifying data accuracy.
• Collaborates with business and data SMEs.

Qualifications

HS Diploma with 9+ years of experience. Top Secret clearance.

Required Skills and Experience

• Top Secret clearance.
• IAT level II/III certification (e.g., Security+).
• Experience and certifications in Linux and/or AWS GovCloud.
• 5+ years managing small teams, setting priorities, and reporting to leadership.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration.
• Experience with virtual/cloud servers, especially AWS GovCloud.
• Public speaking and demo skills.
• Technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Agile environment experience.
• Relevant certifications.

Company Overview

GovCIO is passionate about transforming government IT, delivering innovative services to improve agency operations and citizen services. We seek great people to help us achieve this mission.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Compensation

The posted salary range is USD $155,000 to $170,000 per year, subject to individual factors. Total compensation may include other elements discussed during hiring. Employees are at-will, and salary modifications are possible.

Apply here: Job Application Link

Additional Details

Location: US-Remote

ID: 2025-5906

Category: IT Infrastructure & Network Engineering & Operations

Position Type: Full-Time