Data Engineer

Summary

Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS) is looking for a Data Engineer to support our Federal Law Enforcement customers. TRSS Data Engineers and Data Scientists serve several Federal Law Enforcement agencies by collecting, integrating, resolving, analyzing, modeling, and explaining large data in support of complex investigations. Success in this role requires strong technical depth, initiative to operate with minimal direction, creativity to develop novel solutions, and a mission-focused mindset.

TRSS supports the full range of Federal Law Enforcement missions including Immigration Enforcement, Emerging Threat Detection, Money Laundering, Fraud, Force Protection, Human Rights Crimes, Transnational Crime, and more. Outside of contract work, you may contribute to internal innovation by participating in research and development (R&D), developing and maintaining shared capabilities, strengthening technical skills, and supporting business development efforts such as proof‑of‑concept projects and capabilities briefings.

This opportunity is specifically for positions located on US Government customer sites in the Burlington, VT area. This is not a telework position.

A successful candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications.

• United States Citizenship (essential to comply with government contract requirements)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance or agency work suitability determination, as required by assignment
• Willingness to work full time, on-site, embedded at US Government offices in the Burlington, VT area
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a technical field
• At least 3 years of relevant experience, including some combination of:
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, R, etc.), including creating programs for ETL, data pipelines, and entity resolution
• Proficiency in multiple variants of SQL, including complex queries, table and view creation, and database performance tuning
• Experience with managing enterprise databases and warehouses, particularly MS SQL Server, Databricks, Snowflake
• Data modeling across disparate data sources with a variety of formats and structures
• Ability to interface directly with customers at all levels and be a representative of TRSS
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential, or regulated data in accordance with applicable policies and requirements
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to interpret customer requests and/or problem statements into clear project plans, develop project goals and methods, and deliver actionable results within required time frames

Additional Desired Skills include:

• Experience with Cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, Snowflake, etc.)
• Experience with formal SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) procedures
• Experience with version control software and methodology, preferably Git Hub

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Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

• Current/Active government work suitability or security clearance
• Experience working with law enforcement agencies
• Programming skills in multiple languages other than Python (R, Java, SQL)
• Experience with software development, including managing collaborative codebases, version control, linting/testing, containerization, and interacting with REST APIs

Hybrid Work Model: 2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role, with work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: work from anywhere policy and work‑life balance support.

Career Development and Growth: continuous learning and skill development opportunities, Grow My Way programming, skills‑first approach.

Industry Competitive Benefits: comprehensive benefit plans including flexible vacation, two company‑wide mental health days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial well‑being.

Base compensation range: $82,000 USD - $152,200 USD (depending on location and experience). Additional annual bonus may be available.

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