Contract Databricks Data Engineer Jobs in Louisiana

Deliver insights to help our clients turn data into action as a Data Analyst Senior at GDIT. Your work will provide transformative solutions to our clients big-data obstacles and help advance the mission. Here, you can make a meaningful impact on our clients mission and on your career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Data Analyst Senior, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Data Analyst Senior joining our team to develop customer dashboards, perform deep dive analytics, and deliver customer solutions. As a Data Analyst Senior, you will support customers within GDIT to fulfill multiple federal agency missions.

The TSS Data and Analytics team uses a variety of tools including Azure and Azure DevOps, AWS, and Tableau. The Tableau dashboards provide program management and financial dashboards to customers allowing them to manage risk and provide the essential reporting to their government customers.

GDIT is committed to fostering economic growth and prosperity in Louisiana with an established operation at our Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, LA. This position requires 3 days of work per week at our office.

HOW A DATA ANALYST SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Conduct market research and define industry best practices for decision-making
• Creating, refining, and delivering reports, dashboards, and database solutions for internal or external purposes
• Mentor a small team of Data Analysts in support of development initiatives
• Utilize Power BI, Power Apps, excel, and/or other business intelligence tools
• Provide data analytics and key insights
• Highlight and define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure performance across different sections
• Collaborate with a team of developers, analysts, and engineers to determine feature requests, priorities, dashboards, and solutions.
• Writing user stories, acceptance criteria, test plans, and retrospectives to improve Agile development processes.
• Performing Quality Assurance (QA) testing of new features to ensure that requirements are met, and the resulting user experience works as intended.
• Participating in and supporting user acceptance testing and the deployment of the solution to production.
• Preparing and conducting presentations and training materials.
• Creating and maintaining documentation.
• Collaborate with a team of developers, analysts, and engineers to deliver on-time Agile sprint releases.

WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: BA/BS (or equivalent years of experience)

Required Experience: 5+ years of experience

Security Clearance Level:Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance

US Citizenship Required

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong experience leveraging Structured Query Language (SQL), specifically developing tables, views, and stored procedures
• Strong experience developing dashboards using Power BI or equivalent business intelligence tools to create professional content
• Experience leveraging Databricks or similar toolsets
• Experience with Python
• Experience with leading/managing and mentoring a small team of Data Analysts in support of development initiatives
• Strong Excel background; familiarity with other Microsoft tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities at any given time.
• Good team player, able to manage multiple assignments, and adapt to changing client needs.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to present to business leaders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Knowledge of Agile methodology
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar tool(s)
• Strong project management skills, ability to work towards a deadline and lead a small team of analysts

Work Location: Candidates must reside within the state of Louisiana and be able to work a hybrid schedule at GDIT's Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, LA.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.