Data Engineer

The primary purpose of this position is to support business analysis, system analysis, programming, and production support activities for applications and data systems within the organizational unit. The Application Systems Analyst I assists in the development, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise applications, integrations, and data processes across Microsoft-based systems and modern cloud data platforms.

This role performs entry-level technical duties such as participating in requirements gathering sessions; assisting in the development of functional and technical documentation; performing programming tasks; helping analyze and update existing systems; supporting routine data pipeline activities; and assisting with system configuration and basic administration tasks. Additional responsibilities include helping prepare test plans, executing test cases, documenting results, and monitoring application performance under the guidance of senior team members to reduce production issues.

The position works collaboratively with stakeholders across Product, Operations, and Engineering to understand business needs and support the development of automated solutions, data models, and reporting assets using tools such as Power BI. Work includes assisting with diagnosing data issues, reconciling information across systems, and supporting data quality validation efforts., The Office of the Secretary serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), guiding the Department’s mission to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership, the Secretary’s Office supports the effective coordination of over a dozen core divisions, ensuring that agency-wide priorities are aligned, resources are used responsibly, and services are delivered with equity and impact., In collaboration with our partners, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) protects the health and safety of all North Carolinians and provides essential health and human services. The IT division (ITD) is one of the divisions that report to the Operational Excellence portfolio. The ITD division comprises four sections: Implementation and Operations, Strategy and Workforce, Enterprise Technology, and Vendor and Finance. ITD offers the following services but not limited to implementations, operations, project/portfolio management, infrastructure, consulting, business division liaison, digital transformation, IT strategy, enterprise technology, IT contract and vendor management, and data office services., * Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members .

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Do you have experience in Testing and evaluation?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Experience supporting multiple phases of the SDLC, including assisting with requirements, design, programming, testing, documentation, and production support for application or data-related solutions.
• Working knowledge of SQL and data modeling concepts, including writing queries, understanding relational data structures, and supporting databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, or cloud based platforms.
• Exposure to data pipelines and system integrations, including assisting with API-based workflows, troubleshooting data ingestion issues, reconciling datasets, and performing basic data quality checks.
• Experience assisting with reporting or dashboard development using tools such as Power BI, SSRS, or Crystal Reports, including basic KPI definition, report layout, and gathering reporting needs from stakeholders.
• Foundational knowledge of Python and tools such as Jupyter notebooks, with the ability to assist in scripting or data related tasks under senior guidance., Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution

OR

Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in business application consulting or development

OR

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in business application consulting or development

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pulled from the full job description

• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.