Data Engineer / Data Project Lead, Head Start - Remote
Core
Lead design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines, integrations, and analytical tools to support federal grants management, oversight, and decision-making for the Office of Head Start.
Role type
Senior Data Engineer / Data Project Lead
Builds
Data pipelines, workflow/task management solutions, automated reports, and dashboards for federal program operations
Domain
Federal government / Early childhood education / Grants management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Data engineering, ETL processes, database design, data integration, project management, team leadership, data governance, data quality assurance, technical documentation, SQL, Python, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), API integration, automation tools
Preferred skills
AI/advanced analytics in pipelines, Agile/Scrum methodologies, federal information systems experience, grant program support
Technologies
HSES, AMS, GrantSolutions, TTA Hub, Smartsheet (SmartFlow), OHS Data Layer, AWS, Azure
Responsibilities
Lead planning and delivery of data projects; supervise data-focused staff; design and maintain data pipelines and automation; integrate data from federal systems; ensure data accuracy and governance; develop data products and dashboards; create technical documentation and training materials; support ad hoc data requests; coordinate with technical and programmatic teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities