Government and Public Sector - AI & Data - Data Engineer - Senior Consultant

From strategy to execution, the Government and Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative, bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans, and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need.

EY delivers unparalleled service in big data, business intelligence, and digital analytics built on a blend of custom-developed methods related to customer analytics, data visualization, and optimization. We leverage best practices and a high degree of business acumen compiled over years of experience to ensure the highest level of execution and satisfaction for our clients. Our methods are not tied to any specific platforms but are arrived at by analyzing business needs and ensuring solutions meet all client goals.

About the role

You will help our clients navigate the complex world of modern data science and analytics. We’ll look to you to provide a unique business perspective on how data science and analytics can transform and improve their entire organization. This is a high-growth, high-visibility area with opportunities to enhance your skillset and build your career.

We’re seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer to support a DOD client in the design, development, and deployment of data analytics, business intelligence, workflow automation, and low-code application solutions. This individual will work directly with the client and civilian government stakeholders to transform business requirements into actionable analytics, dashboards, and mission-support applications that improve operational effectiveness, transparency, and decision-making. This position supports a growing portfolio of work focused on operational analytics, enterprise reporting, workflow modernization, AI-enabled tools, and Power Platform-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work with a wide variety of clients delivering the latest data science and big data technologies and practices to design, build, and maintain scalable and robust solutions that unify, enrich, and analyze data from multiple sources.
• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data pipelines within modern cloud data environments, including implementation of medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold) and automated ETL/ELT workflows.
• Integrate data from multiple authoritative systems and enterprise platforms (e.g., Maximo, iNFADs, EDW, Databricks/Jupyter) using APIs, automated ingestion patterns, and data transformation frameworks to produce trusted, analysis-ready data products.
• Implement data quality controls, lineage, monitoring, alerting, and operational support processes that improve traceability, governance, and reliability of mission-critical datasets.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3-5 years of related experience within AI & Data.
• Comfortable working in-person as needed.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise data pipelines within modern cloud data environments, including implementation of medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold) and automated ETL/ELT workflows.
• Experience integrating data from multiple authoritative systems and enterprise platforms (e.g., Maximo, iNFADs, EDW, Databricks/Jupyter) using APIs, automated ingestion patterns, and data transformation frameworks to produce trusted, analysis-ready data products.
• Data quality control experience, including lineage, monitoring, alerting, and operational support processes.

Skills

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience with Palantir Foundry data integration, ontology enablement, data materialization, and supporting the movement of curated data products into Foundry operational environments.
• Experience with Databricks, including pipeline orchestration, data engineering best practices, and integration of Databricks outputs with downstream analytics and decision-support platforms.

Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client, EY, and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel 20–30% or more.

Benefits

At EY, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $106,900 to $176,500. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento) is $128,400 to $200,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

• Medical and dental coverage.
• Pension and 401(k) plans.
• A wide range of paid time off options, including flexible vacation policy, designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Schedule

Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client-serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project, or year.