Description
RP Professional Services is a rapidly growing Technology consulting firm headquartered in Virginia. We’re an 8a and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) serving both federal and commercial customers. At RP, we help our clients achieve their mission by developing value driven, customized solutions that are executed by the best people. Our dedication to our employees and clients is driven by our promise to deliver Excellence, Value, and Flexibility. “People, not just Resources” is more than our motto; it’s the foundation on which we are built!
RP is seeking a Data Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role is ideal for a technical professional with expertise in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines that enable secure, scalable, and efficient data integration. The Data Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring data is accessible, organized, and optimized for analysis.
This position is contingent upon the contract being awarded to RP Professional Services
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines to ingest, transform, and load data from various sources.
- Develop ETL processes to support data integration across platforms and systems.
- Optimize data pipelines for performance, scalability, and data quality.
- Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand data needs and ensure efficient data delivery.
- Implement data validation processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
- Develop and maintain data models and schemas to support data warehousing solutions.
- Ensure data security and compliance with VA policies and federal data regulations.
- Create documentation for data engineering processes, workflows, and best practices.
Requirements
- Proficiency in data management tools such as Excel, Access, or Google Sheets.
- Experience working with database platforms like SQL or Microsoft SQL Server for querying and data maintenance.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple data sets and identify inconsistencies.
- Familiarity with data entry standards, data security practices, and quality control
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical certifications are a plus.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in data entry, data management, or administrative support roles.
- Strong data entry skills with a proven ability to maintain accuracy and completeness.
- Must be eligible for a Public Trust Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting government or healthcare IT environments.
- Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or equivalent.
- Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar.
Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000
The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, skill sets, equity, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Benefits
· Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental
· Up to 4% retirement match with 100% vesting
· Company paid STD and LTD
· Company paid basic life insurance
· Competitive PTO package
RP Professional Services, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training