Junior Database and Automation Engineer, Database Developer

About the role

The Junior Database and Automation Engineer will support one of our government customers by transforming raw data into clear, actionable insights and automating business workflows across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Create interactive Power BI dashboards and reports for stakeholders across various departments.
• Create automated workflows using Power Automate (formerly Microsoft Flow) to streamline repetitive tasks and integrate systems.
• Collect, clean, model, and analyze data from multiple sources (SQL, Excel, SharePoint, APIs, etc.).
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to understand reporting requirements and translate them into effective solutions.
• Optimize data models and performance of reports and workflows for scalability and speed.
• Apply UX/UI design principles to ensure dashboards are intuitive, visually appealing, and easy to interpret.
• Maintain and support existing Power BI and Power Automate solutions, troubleshooting and enhancing as needed.
• Train and support end users on best practices for interacting with dashboards and automation tools.
• Improve existing reporting and analytics by gathering user feedback to re-design, improve, merge, or add new content into existing BI reports.
• Support DHS ICE Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) tasks and technical documentation.
• Aid in testing and deployment.
• Handle ad hoc client requests for existing systems.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with Power BI, including DAX, data modeling, and dashboard development.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Power Automate for workflow automation and integration.
• Strong understanding of data visualization best practices and design thinking.
• Proficiency with data querying languages (e.g., SQL, M, DAX).
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment for a matrixed organization.
• Experience with Agile and SCRUM processes and methodologies.
• Familiarity with Government Processes, including Federal Acquisition & Finance.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) practices, principles, and techniques as they apply to Agile development process.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers.
• Proven ability to communicate technical details to a non-technical audience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or an IT related field, or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of SQL Databases and Query creation.
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Lifecycle or commercial contracting.
• Knowledge of Federal financial systems or commercial accounting.
• Experience with Federal government contracting and/or program office organizations business processes.
• Experience with RPA and AI/ML technologies.

Skills

• Power BI, including DAX, data modeling, and dashboard development.
• Power Automate for workflow automation and integration.
• Data visualization best practices and design thinking.
• Data querying languages (e.g., SQL, M, DAX).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Agile and SCRUM processes and methodologies.
• Government Processes, including Federal Acquisition & Finance.
• Software development life cycle (SDLC) practices, principles, and techniques.
• Collaboration with internal and external customers.
• Technical communication skills.
• RPA and AI/ML technologies.

Benefits

• 15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave.
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year).
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan).
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums.
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service.
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans.
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $78,000- $100,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Schedule

Onsite 2-5 times a week in Arlington, VA and/or Washington, DC (applicant must be based within a commutable distance (1-2 hours) within the DMV).

Benefits

• See below, to name a few:
• 15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave.
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year).
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan).
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums.
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service.
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans.
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit.