DataBricks Engineer

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Databricks Data Engineer / Training Instructor to support our client’s contract needs on a FEMA Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (OEHP) data engineering skills modernization program. This is a Key Personnel position (one of two required Databricks Data Engineer positions under the contract). All training delivery is conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams, with instructor access to DHS systems required. This position is location within the United Staes and is fully remote., * Serve as a Key Personnel Databricks Data Engineer/instructor delivering a customized training and bootcamp program to up to 20 FEMA-OEHP staff already proficient in Databricks.

• Collaborate with FEMA-OEHP stakeholders during a 2-month pre-planning phase to finalize curriculum, project goals, and integration requirements.
• Develop and administer a self-administered, ~25-question initial skills assessment, and tailor tutoring and curriculum depth to individual results.
• Deliver weekly virtual training curriculum mapped to project milestones and integration tasks, using DHS/EHP datasets and real-world data where appropriate.
• Provide two 1-hour, 1-on-1 tutoring sessions per week per participant during a 1-month tutoring period.
• Lead weekly seminars (core topic plus an additional advanced track) combining lecture and hands-on labs for bootcamp participants.
• Guide participants through project-based learning to collaboratively build: vector search tools; data pipelines integrating Databricks with SharePoint, Power BI, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, and Power Platform; predictive compliance-review models; agentic compliance-review tools; and related audit, logging, and reporting features.
• Deliver Databricks platform training covering advanced notebook development, catalog management and permissioning, pipeline construction and orchestration, MLflow, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Genie, AI Gateway/agents, vector search, Data Factory, dashboards, and security best practices.
• Deliver data engineering concepts training including SQL (joins, CTEs, window functions), regex, Python for data transformations, Power BI DAX/M, Git integration, medallion architecture ETL, lakehouse architecture, and distributed compute/Spark.
• Provide targeted training on Power Apps (canvas) and Power Automate (cloud and desktop), including building and diagnosing flows, basic Power Fx syntax, monitoring/diagnostics tools, and security best practices.
• Administer a self-administered, ~25-question exit assessment to measure participant growth for program evaluation purposes.
• Develop a standalone, tiered (beginner/intermediate/advanced) training program and an accompanying Train-the-Trainer standard operating procedure (SOP) so FEMA can train future employees.
• Support use of DHS/EHP datasets and assist with mapping and updating the EHP data dictionary as part of hands-on exercises.
• Maintain access to DHS computers and comply with all required firewall clearances and DHS security requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field with demonstrated deep expertise in Databricks and experience developing or delivering technical training with 8+ years or (or commensurate experience), * Deep, hands-on expertise in Databricks: SQL and PySpark notebooks, Jobs/Workflows, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and MLflow.

• Experience with vector search implementation within Databricks.
• Experience with data pipeline construction, orchestration, and integration (e.g., Data Factory).
• Experience with AI model development, agentic workflows, and AI Gateway/agent tooling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power Platform: Power Apps (canvas), Power Automate (cloud and desktop), and Power Fx.
• Strong SQL (joins, CTEs, window functions), Python, regular expressions, and Git.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering technical training curriculum, hands-on labs, or bootcamp-style instruction.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience integrating Databricks with SharePoint, Power BI, ESRI ArcGIS Pro/Online, and Genie.
• Experience developing Train-the-Trainer SOPs or instructional design materials.
• Experience supporting federal or DHS training, data modernization, or compliance-review programs.

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust

USD $110,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.