Senior Data Engineer

CVP (Customer Value Partners); United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CVP seeks a Senior Data Engineer to lead federal client delivery, architect data solutions, and drive high-visibility initiatives. You will manage relationships with government clients and partner firms while shaping data architectures using Power BI, Tableau, SQL Server, and Access.

A strong background in data governance and leadership is essential. You will produce technical reports and dashboards, mentor analysts, and guide data quality improvements across complex datasets.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a technical field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in data engineering.
• Experience delivering for federal clients is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage data projects and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide delivery leadership and manage client relationships.
• Develop and maintain database solutions using SQL Server and Access.
• Create technical reports and dashboards with Power BI/Tableau.
• Coordinate with partners and subcontractors to meet contract objectives.
• Identify data quality issues and guide corrective actions with analysts.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Data modeling

Python

Excel

Leadership

Client relations

Data governance

Education

MA/MS in a technical field

Tools

SQL Server

Microsoft Access

Power Automate

Tableau

Job description

CVP is seeking a Senior Data Engineer with experience working with federal clients as a delivery leader to implement high-visibility initiatives. Strong demonstrated experience with database management systems and understanding of dataset relationships will equip the individual for success in the role.

The Senior Data Engineer will work with the CVP Team and federal human capital clients to develop and maintain database management systems using Microsoft Access, SQL Server Query Editor, and Microsoft Excel. The Senior Data Engineer will provide delivery leadership and client relationship management expertise to the team. Additionally, they will possess the ability to produce technical reports, along with visual dashboards. The Senior Data Engineer will work with partner firms to ensure that the capabilities of partners are effectively integrated into project delivery and that all partners and subcontractors deliver quality work products to meet contract objectives.

• Provides administrator support to the Government SharePoint Administrator, at the direction of the Federal PM, for data management and enterprise database solutions to support the evolution of data in meeting customer needs.
• Applies advanced analytical and evaluative methods to diagnose data quality issues within the ServiceNow data model, identify root causes, and guide corrective actions in collaboration with analysts.
• Demonstrates strong data management and quality assurance skills by evaluating data attributes, ensuring consistency across systems, and supporting complex updates for reconciliation.
• Leverages cross-functional communication and coordination skills to collaborate with staffing, classification, executive resources, and data teams, ensuring shared understanding of position data and hiring needs.
• Provides expert guidance on sourcing authoritative data for dashboards and reports, advising analysts on selecting appropriate source systems, understanding data lineage, and identifying reliable upstream inputs for analytic products.
• Offers advanced expertise in Power BI data modeling, including shaping fact and dimension structures, defining calculated measures, and troubleshooting DAX logic.
• Advises colleagues on Excel-based data engineering techniques, leveraging PowerQuery, structured references, and multi-sheet data models to standardize inputs prior to ingestion into enterprise dashboards.
• Serves as a technical problem-solving resource for BI tools, participating in troubleshooting sessions to resolve logic, data-join, and visualization design issues.
• Demonstrates experience in descriptive and diagnostic analytics to produce metric reports and coordinate information for dashboard visualization using tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Utilizes SQL Server Query Editor and Microsoft Excel to perform work within the data management environment.
• Utilizes PowerAutomate to support data collection and business process workflows.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
• Master of Arts/Master of Science in a technical field
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience
• Demonstrates experience and understanding of SQL, XML, and JSON in support of data management operations.
• Demonstrates experience with R and Python for data cleansing, manipulation, and data pipeline orchestration.
• Demonstrates experience and understanding of database management systems, dataset relationships, data joins, and database referential integrity (DRI).
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Access, SQL Server Query Editor, and Microsoft Excel
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task
• Proven leadership skills demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Strong customer relationship management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• DHS or other Federal Human Capital experience
• Management consulting background or experience

About CVP

CVP is an award-winning healthcare and next-gen technology and consulting services firm solving critical problems for healthcare, national security, and public sector clients. We help organizations achieve lasting transformation.

CVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to actively recruiting individuals and providing advancement opportunities based on merit and legitimate job qualifications. We ensure that all associates receive equal opportunities based on their personal qualifications and job requirements. CVP strictly prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

At CVP, we cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all associated. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone can grow both personally and professionally.