Data Engineer (Senior Consultant)

Job Family:

Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Engineer (Senior Consultant) to support a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data modernization initiative. This role will focus on building and maintaining modern, scalable data pipelines and lakehouse architectures that enable secure, compliant, and high-performance processing of federal health data.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines within Databricks-based environments

Implement and manage medallion (multi-layered lakehouse) data architectures (bronze, silver, gold)

Build scalable data pipelines to process large, complex datasets, including structured and semi-structured data

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data scientists, analysts, SMEs, and CMS stakeholders) to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Ensure data quality, lineage, and governance through validation, monitoring, and documentation

Optimize performance and efficiency of data processing workflows in cloud-based environments

Support data integration and modernization efforts aligned with CMS EIPM objectives

Participate in Agile development practices, including sprint planning and backlog management

What You Will Need:

U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field

A minimum of FOUR (4) years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related technical roles

Proficiency in Python and SQL for data engineering and transformation workloads

Hands-on experience with Databricks and large-scale data processing environments

Experience developing and maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines

Experience working with medallion/lakehouse architectures (bronze, silver, gold)

Experience working with relational and/or distributed data systems, including data modeling

Experience with CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Git-based workflows)

Familiarity with version control and collaboration tools, including Git, Jira, and Confluence

Experience working in Agile development environments

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Experience working with healthcare data, such as claims, eligibility, or clinical datasets

Experience supporting CMS, HHS, or other federal health programs

Experience working with state government data programs

Familiarity with data governance, privacy, and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA)

Experience supporting data modernization or cloud migration initiatives

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

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