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# Data Engineer III

- **Company:** Andrew Morgan
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software as a Service, Data as a Services, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Security, Digital Assets, Distributed Data Store, Entity Relationship Models, Network Interface Controllers, Microsoft SQL Server, Operational Databases, Power BI, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Enterprise Data Management, Data Server Interface, Data Lineage, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dcjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3460214767&tx=KR5151FFL&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 10 or more years of experience in data engineering, data integration, or related technical roles.
 * Proven expertise in building and managing data pipelines using SSIS.
 * Skilled in SQL for data engineering and automation.
 * Hands on experience developing, supporting and troubleshooting Power BI reports, semantic models, and scheduled dataset refreshes in the Power BI service including knowledge of DAX and M.
 * Proficient in implementing data lineage tracking and documentation.
 * Experience with legacy, heterogeneous, and distributed data environments.
 * Background in DoD, federal healthcare, or compliance-driven settings.
 * Must be eligible for Tier 1 background investigation., * Prior experience working with the VA Corporate Data Warehouse (CDW) support team on VA programs that leverage CDW data services and assets.
 * Prior experience working with the VA Power BI Support team to resolve issues in VA's Power BI Service hosting environment.
 * Prior experience working with the VHA Services Support Service Center to resolve issues with CDW data exposed in SAAS cubes.

## Description

The Data Engineer III leads pipeline development, data transformation, and secure data integration activities supporting the VA Office of Information & Technology (OIT) IT Budget and Finance (ITBF).

 * Oversee planning, monitoring, and maintenance of data assets provided by the Data Centralization and Business Intelligence (DCBI) team.
 * Support existing ETL packages, validation scripts, and migration workflows for ingestion into Apptio using Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
 * Work with data owners and the VA Corporate Data Warehouse (CDW) support team to develop new SSIS packages for additional data sources when identified by the customer.
 * Maintain a SSIS Job Maintenance Log to identify updates and changes to SSIS-based data interfaces and related data staging processes.
 * Update existing SSIS packages based on upstream system changes identified by the SSIS Job Maintenance Log.
 * Manage data staging and data loading into production environments.
 * Coordinate resolution of help desk tickets (Levels 1â??3) related to all data assets and aspects of the data integration environment.
 * Perform tuning and indexing of operational databases.
 * Provide sustainment and troubleshooting for Microsoft Power BI reports and scheduled refreshes.
 * Maintain Technical Documentation including Interface Control Document (ICD)s, Data Flow Diagram (DFD)s, Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD)s, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)s, Center of Excellency (CoE) documentation and training materials., * Attention to Detail: Produce high-quality deliverables and outputs that align with contract outcomes.
 * Self-Sufficiency: Execute tasks independently, seeking client assistance only after internal resources are exhausted, ensuring requests align with contract goals.
 * Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with team members, including AMC resources, subcontractors, and government stakeholders.
 * Communication/Engagement: Maintain professional conduct in meetings and written communication, participating actively with cameras on.
 * Responsiveness: Stay engaged, communicate promptly, and ensure deadlines are consistently met.