Senior Data Engineer - AI & Data Modernization

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 FIVE (5) years of experience in data engineering and dashboard development

Proven experience with Databricks, Tableau, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

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

Master's Degree

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.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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