Data Engineer – AI

Job Family
Data Science Consulting

Travel Required
Up to 25%

Clearance Required
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do
We are seeking an experienced
Data Engineer
to join our growing AI and Data practice, with a dedicated focus on the Federal Civilian Agencies (FCA) market within the Communities, Energy & Infrastructure (CEI) segment. This individual will be a hands-on technical contributor, responsible for designing and implementing scalable data pipelines and interactive dashboards that enable federal clients to achieve mission outcomes, operational efficiency, and digital transformation.

This is a strategic delivery role for someone who thrives at the intersection of data engineering, cloud platforms, and public sector analytics.

Client Leadership & Delivery

• Collaborate with FCA clients to understand data architecture and reporting needs.
• Lead the development of ETL pipelines and dashboard integrations using Databricks and Tableau.
• Ensure delivery excellence and measurable outcomes across data
• migration and visualization efforts.

Solution Development & Innovation

• Design and implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Spark, SQL, and Python.
• Develop and optimize Tableau dashboards aligned with federal reporting standards.
• Apply AI/ML tools to automate metadata extraction, clustering, and dashboard scripting.

Practice & Team Leadership

• Work closely with data architects, analysts, and cloud engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support documentation, testing, and deployment of data products.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to reusable frameworks and accelerators.

What You Will Need

• US Citizenship is required
• Bachelor's degree is required
• Minimum TWO (2) years of experience in data engineering and dashboard development
• Proven experience with Databricks, Tableau, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and Spark
• Experience building ETL pipelines and integrating data sources into reporting platforms
• Familiarity with data governance, metadata, and compliance frameworks
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills

What Would Be Nice To Have

• AI/LLM Certifications
• Experience working with FCA clients such as DOT, GSA, USDA, or similar
• Familiarity with federal contracting and procurement processes

What We Offer
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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