Data Engineer, (Consultant, Data & Analytics) with Security Clearance

Job Requirements Data Engineer (Consultant, Data & Analytics) We are seeking a Data Engineer as part of our Consultant, Data & Analytics career path to design, build, and optimize scalable data infrastructure that powers analytics and decision-making for federal public health programs. In this role, you will develop secure, automated data pipelines using Python, SQL, PySpark, and Databricks while working within cloud-native platforms to ensure data is accurate, reliable, and accessible.

You will collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and technical stakeholders to support diverse data needs, including work that leverages machine learning and AI tools for data gathering, analysis, and visualization, all while maintaining compliance with customer and federal data standards. This is a fully remote role. At Fearless, the consultant is responsible for leveraging data to answer business questions, develop algorithms and models, and build scalable infrastructure for managing and processing data.

This role will possess and/or develop the skills to be able to span the domains of data analysts, engineers, and scientists at a practical application level of proficiency. This Consultant role will work on projects that allow them design solutions that support decision-making, optimize operations, and enable data-driven innovation. Your Responsibilities in this Role:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, distributed data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows that support public health analytics.
• Implement data modernization methods using APIs, machine learning technologies such as NLP, and artificial intelligence capabilities.
• Build secure, fault-tolerant, compliant data infrastructure aligned with customer and federal standards.
• Assemble, clean, and optimize large, complex datasets to meet functional and non-functional business requirements.
• Develop automated processes for data delivery, data quality validation, and performance optimization.
• Utilize PySpark or Databricks to build and maintain distributed data processing pipelines.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and cross-functional teams to improve data models and support data-driven decision making.
• Support ad-hoc data and analysis needs to better understand program and customer behaviors.
• Evaluate tools, technologies, and platforms for data ingestion, machine learning, orchestration, and analytics.
• Monitor data volume, data quality, data pipeline performance, and system reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data and pipeline issues, performing root-cause analysis where needed.
• Build analytical tools, dashboards, and interfaces that deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Document technical processes, data flows, and pipelines in accordance with customer documentation requirements.
• Ensure all electronic deliverables are Section 508 compliant.
• Follow federal security, encryption, and records management requirements including FIPS-validated encryption, Privacy Act compliance, and NARA standards.  The Impact You Will Create in this Role:  Fearless Impact:
• Collaborates with cross functional teams
• Earn the trust of your customer and teammates by delivering world class services.
• Be reliable completing assigned objectives on time.
• Alert your teammates and supervisor immediately when you think a deliverable is at risk.
• Gather intelligence and listen to what your client, other people within the customer’s organization and other contractors say about your project, and report back to your Fearless teammates and supervisor (whether it’s good, bad or just informational).

Fearless Customer Impact:

• Deliver expected outcomes relative to data that enable smarter, faster, and more informed customer decisions
• Offer and implement innovative solutions that introduce advanced analytics, machine learning, and emerging technologies for greater data accuracy and insight
• Serve as a trusted advisor in your area of expertise Work Experience PROJECT SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.
• Strong experience with ETL/ELT pipeline design, data modeling, workflow orchestration, and distributed data processing.
• Experience with cloud-based data ecosystems such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Strong programming experience with Python, SQL, and Spark.
• Experience integrating machine learning pipelines with data engineering workflows.
• Experience working with message queuing, stream processing, and large-scale data systems.
• Strong understanding of data quality, data validation, and data governance practices.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.    

Preferred Experience

• Experience with PySpark or Databricks.
• Familiarity with AI and LLM orchestration frameworks such as LangChain or other workflow automation frameworks. 

Fearless Skills and Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: The ability to observe and interpret information, break down complex problems into parts, identify patterns/relationships and draw logical conclusions to develop effective solutions.
• Synthetic Thinking: The ability to combine different ideas, information, or concepts to create a new, complex understanding or solution by integrating disparate elements into a new, meaningful whole.
• Adaptability: Comfort with change, flexibility in the face of shifting demands and resilience to setbacks.
• Ownership & Accountability: Committed to taking responsibility for outcomes, ensuring that all commitments are met with a focus on enhancing service delivery.
• Consultative Advising: Identifies and articulates client challenges, scopes projects and aligns recommendations to business goals and client expectations.
• Communicating with Influence: Capable of crafting and delivering clear, persuasive messages that integrate data insights and structured narratives, tailored to the strategic needs of diverse audiences to drive effective decision-making.
• Environmental Awareness: Maintains awareness of external dynamics, power structures within client environments as well as regulatory trends and contract requirements that influence service delivery.

Required Level of Proficiency:

• Practical Application: You can complete tasks in required competency/skill-based areas as requested. Help from an expert may be necessary from time to time, but you can usually perform the skill independently.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or during meetings.
• Must be able to travel occasionally to client sites or company meetings, which may involve driving or flying.
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in-person, requiring clear speech, listening, and written communication skills.
• Ability to move within an office environment, including reaching for files, using office equipment, and occasional light lifting (up to 10 pounds).  Benefits Life at Fearless We’re a digital integration consultancy on a mission to build a better tomorrow. At Fearless, we combine technology, people, and organizational development to solve meaningful problems. Through iterative development, we deliver smart, user-friendly solutions that make tech work better—for everyone. But great tech is just part of the story. What really makes us Fearless is our Purple Culture. What Makes Us Purple? Being Purple means you:
• Are valued as a whole person—not just a job title
• Get matched with work that plays to your strengths and passions
• Are supported by coaches, not micromanagers
• Have the autonomy and clarity to make decisions and drive impact
• Join a community that celebrates equity, curiosity, and innovation
• Do work that matters—every day

We believe in flexibility, growth, and balance. Our benefits and culture are designed to support you in doing your best work—while making space for what matters to you outside of it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Fearless, we’re building a workplace that welcomes and respects everyone—across race, gender, age, religion, identity, background, and ability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Compensation at Fearless Fearless is committed to providing a competitive compensation package that will meet your current and future needs. Our philosophy is aimed at rewarding team member contributions, supporting long-term financial growth and security, and overall well-being.  We believe in paying people fairly, so we’ve established a compensation model aimed to ensure everyone at Fearless — regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, nationality, or willingness/ability to negotiate — is consistently paid fairly based on alignment to the needs and requirements of the role.  The salary range for this position is: Minimum Salary: $96,132 Salary Midpoint: $124,971 Maximum Salary: $162,462 Hiring Range for Role: $96,132 - $129,000 *This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance criteria. Benefits at Fearless At Fearless, we take care of our team—because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. We offer a flexible, family-friendly environment with benefits designed to support your health, growth, and life outside of work. For Full-Time Team Members (Starting Day One):

• Flexible, life-friendly schedules
• 100% coverage for our medical HSA plan + HSA contributions
• Dental & vision covered 100% for