Job Details
Data Engineer (Remote)
United States
Suitability/Public Trust
Fully remote
Information Technology
**Overview**
GovCIO is hiring a Data Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Data Modernization initiative. In this role, the engineer will enable secure, scalable, and user?friendly data environments that accelerate analytics and improve data accessibility across the enterprise. This position focuses on workspace automation, onboarding support, data platform usability, infrastructure provisioning, and white?glove customer success to ensure VA users can rapidly adopt and leverage modern data tools. This position is fully remote within the United States.
**Responsibilities**
+ Design, build, and maintain automated processes for provisioning data workspaces, including PreProd and Prod environments, with appropriate tools, configurations, and access controls.
+ Pre?create standardized workspaces with commonly used analytics, engineering, and visualization tools to streamline onboarding and enhance user experience.
+ Implement and manage linked services, mount points, and catalog configuration within Databricks and VA's VHA Data Lake.
+ Support automated data warehouse access provisioning for eligible users, ensuring seamless integration with VA Cloud Data Warehouse (CDW) systems.
+ Provide white?glove customer success services, including onboarding sessions, office hours, rapid async support, and creation of reusable templates, guides, and best?practice documentation.
+ Collaborate with Customer Success, Business Analysts, and Platform Engineering teams to refine intake processes, improve user satisfaction, and standardize workspace deployment.
+ Develop migration guidance and self?service resources to accelerate platform adoption and reduce user friction when transitioning from legacy data systems.
+ Troubleshoot user issues related to data access, workspace configuration, pipelines, cataloging, or permissions, escalating to engineering teams when needed.
+ Ensure compliance with VA security, governance, and documentation standards while maintaining high system reliability.
+ Monitor operational performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements to workspace automation, data access flows, and user support operations.
**Qualifications**
**Required Skills and Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or a related field (or commensurate experience)
+ 12+ years of experience in business analysis, project management, or a similar role.
+ Strong experience with Databricks and Azure data services, including workspace administration, catalog creation, linked services, storage mounts, and access configuration.
+ Proficiency in data engineering fundamentals such as ETL/ELT pipeline development, data modeling, and managing structured and unstructured datasets.
+ Experience with Databricks, including catalog creation, mount configuration, workspace management, and Service Principal setup.
+ Familiarity with modern data lakehouse architectures, distributed data systems, and cloud data engineering practices.
+ Ability to automate provisioning workflows and infrastructure using scripting or infrastructure?as?code tools (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, ARM, or Bicep).
+ Skilled in implementing secure identity and access management (IAM), RBAC models, and data governance practices within enterprise or federal environments.
+ Strong troubleshooting and problem?solving abilities for diagnosing platform, data access, and pipeline issues and collaborating across teams for resolution.
+ Effective communication skills with the ability to document technical processes, create reusable templates, and support users through onboarding, office hours, and white?glove assistance.
**Preferred Skills and Experience:**
+ Experience with Data Analysis, Data Curation, Data Visualization (PowerBi), Python, Azure Synapse/Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, SQL Server.
+ Strong understanding of Azure data services, including storage, compute, identity and access management, and DevOps workflows.
+ Experience with workflow automation, CI/CD pipelines, or infrastructure?as?code (e.g., Terraform, ARM, Bicep).
+ Background in user?facing or customer?success?adjacent work such as onboarding, training, communications, or technical support.
+ Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and develop scalable solutions that improve platform efficiency.
+ Knowledge of enterprise data systems common to healthcare or federal environments, especially data governance and data?security considerations.
+ Experience with tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, or SharePoint for intake, change management, and support processes.
+ Strong communication skills with the ability to create clear guides, templates, intake documentation, and best?practice recommendations.
**Clearance Required**
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust?clearance.
**Posted Salary Range**
USD $175,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.
**Company Overview**
GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.
But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?
**What You Can Expect**
**Interview & Hiring Process**
If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:
+ During the Interview Process
+ Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
+ Camera must be on
+ A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
+ During the Hiring Process
+ Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
+ Background check, to include:
+ Criminal history (past 7 years)
+ Verification of your highest level of education
+ Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application
**Employee Perks**
At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ Corporate Discounts
+ Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
+ Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
+ Referral Bonus Program
+ Internal Mobility Program
+ Pet Insurance
+ Flexible Work Environment
*Available to full-time employees
Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.
**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.
**Posted Pay Range**
The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Suitability/Public Trust
Fully remote
Information Technology
**Overview**
GovCIO is hiring a Data Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Data Modernization initiative. In this role, the engineer will enable secure, scalable, and user?friendly data environments that accelerate analytics and improve data accessibility across the enterprise. This position focuses on workspace automation, onboarding support, data platform usability, infrastructure provisioning, and white?glove customer success to ensure VA users can rapidly adopt and leverage modern data tools. This position is fully remote within the United States.
**Responsibilities**
+ Design, build, and maintain automated processes for provisioning data workspaces, including PreProd and Prod environments, with appropriate tools, configurations, and access controls.
+ Pre?create standardized workspaces with commonly used analytics, engineering, and visualization tools to streamline onboarding and enhance user experience.
+ Implement and manage linked services, mount points, and catalog configuration within Databricks and VA's VHA Data Lake.
+ Support automated data warehouse access provisioning for eligible users, ensuring seamless integration with VA Cloud Data Warehouse (CDW) systems.
+ Provide white?glove customer success services, including onboarding sessions, office hours, rapid async support, and creation of reusable templates, guides, and best?practice documentation.
+ Collaborate with Customer Success, Business Analysts, and Platform Engineering teams to refine intake processes, improve user satisfaction, and standardize workspace deployment.
+ Develop migration guidance and self?service resources to accelerate platform adoption and reduce user friction when transitioning from legacy data systems.
+ Troubleshoot user issues related to data access, workspace configuration, pipelines, cataloging, or permissions, escalating to engineering teams when needed.
+ Ensure compliance with VA security, governance, and documentation standards while maintaining high system reliability.
+ Monitor operational performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements to workspace automation, data access flows, and user support operations.
**Qualifications**
**Required Skills and Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or a related field (or commensurate experience)
+ 12+ years of experience in business analysis, project management, or a similar role.
+ Strong experience with Databricks and Azure data services, including workspace administration, catalog creation, linked services, storage mounts, and access configuration.
+ Proficiency in data engineering fundamentals such as ETL/ELT pipeline development, data modeling, and managing structured and unstructured datasets.
+ Experience with Databricks, including catalog creation, mount configuration, workspace management, and Service Principal setup.
+ Familiarity with modern data lakehouse architectures, distributed data systems, and cloud data engineering practices.
+ Ability to automate provisioning workflows and infrastructure using scripting or infrastructure?as?code tools (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, ARM, or Bicep).
+ Skilled in implementing secure identity and access management (IAM), RBAC models, and data governance practices within enterprise or federal environments.
+ Strong troubleshooting and problem?solving abilities for diagnosing platform, data access, and pipeline issues and collaborating across teams for resolution.
+ Effective communication skills with the ability to document technical processes, create reusable templates, and support users through onboarding, office hours, and white?glove assistance.
**Preferred Skills and Experience:**
+ Experience with Data Analysis, Data Curation, Data Visualization (PowerBi), Python, Azure Synapse/Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, SQL Server.
+ Strong understanding of Azure data services, including storage, compute, identity and access management, and DevOps workflows.
+ Experience with workflow automation, CI/CD pipelines, or infrastructure?as?code (e.g., Terraform, ARM, Bicep).
+ Background in user?facing or customer?success?adjacent work such as onboarding, training, communications, or technical support.
+ Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and develop scalable solutions that improve platform efficiency.
+ Knowledge of enterprise data systems common to healthcare or federal environments, especially data governance and data?security considerations.
+ Experience with tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, or SharePoint for intake, change management, and support processes.
+ Strong communication skills with the ability to create clear guides, templates, intake documentation, and best?practice recommendations.
**Clearance Required**
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust?clearance.
**Posted Salary Range**
USD $175,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.
**Company Overview**
GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.
But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?
**What You Can Expect**
**Interview & Hiring Process**
If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:
+ During the Interview Process
+ Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
+ Camera must be on
+ A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
+ During the Hiring Process
+ Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
+ Background check, to include:
+ Criminal history (past 7 years)
+ Verification of your highest level of education
+ Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application
**Employee Perks**
At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ Corporate Discounts
+ Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
+ Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
+ Referral Bonus Program
+ Internal Mobility Program
+ Pet Insurance
+ Flexible Work Environment
*Available to full-time employees
Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.
**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.
**Posted Pay Range**
The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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