Government and Public Sector - AI & Data - Data Engineer

Government and Public Sector – AI & Data – Senior Data Scientist

The Data Engineer supports reporting and analytical ecosystem by designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines, reporting datasets, automation solutions, and reporting infrastructure. The position ensures reliable access to validated enterprise data that supports client official reporting, dashboards, analytics, and decision‑making.

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple source systems.
• Support recurring report generation and dashboard development.
• Implement validation, quality assurance, and reconciliation processes.
• Develop automated reporting and data-processing solutions.
• Support data governance, metadata management, and documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with STU, ITM, DQI, and OCIO stakeholders.
• Participate in business requirements gathering and technical implementation planning.
• Perform database optimization and performance tuning.
• Support IIDS enhancements, automation initiatives, and reporting modernization efforts.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and operational guides.
• Support testing, deployment, and maintenance activities for reporting solutions.

• Helping our clients make data‑driven decisions by working with structured and unstructured data sets, building out predictive models and advising our clients on data mining leading practices.
• Clearly communicating findings, recommendations, and opportunities to improve data systems and solutions.
• Demonstrating deep understanding of and ability to teach data science, concepts, tools, features, functions, and benefits of different approaches.
• Seeking out information to learn about emerging methodologies and technologies.
• Clarifying problems by driving to understand the true issue.
• Looking for opportunities for improving methods and outcomes.
• Applying data driven approach in tying technology solutions to specific business outcomes.
• Collaborating, influencing, and building consensus through constructive relationships and effective listening.
• Solving problems by incorporating data into decision making.

• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of experience in data engineering or database development.
• Strong SQL and ETL development experience.
• Experience with Python and data integration tools.
• Experience working with enterprise-scale data environments.
• Knowledge of data quality, governance, and reporting processes.

• Experience with Tableau, Qlik, ArcGIS, Databricks, AWS, Azure, or Foundry.
• Knowledge of MLOps, AI governance, and model validation practices.
• Federal government or law enforcement analytics experience.
• Graduate degree in a quantitative field.

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.

We’re interested in passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the Data Science and Big Data industry. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve the full potential of their data, this role is for you.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances.

You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and…