Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BCT Partners is a management consulting firm dedicated to solving complex social problems through data analytics and innovative solutions. The Data Engineer / Data Project Lead will oversee the design, development, and implementation of data management solutions to improve operational efficiency and decision-making for Head Start programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of data management, reporting, workflow automation, and system integration solutions
- Manage complex data engineering projects from planning through deployment, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, reliable, and aligned with business requirements
- Design and maintain data pipelines, ETL processes, databases, data warehouses, and reporting systems
- Develop and manage API integrations and automated workflows across multiple systems and platforms
- Establish and enforce data governance, data quality, security, and compliance standards
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement process and technology improvements
- Provide technical leadership, supervision, coaching, and mentoring to project team members
- Manage project plans, priorities, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including AI-enabled data and automation solutions
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders
- Resolve project, client, and team issues while promoting collaboration and continuous improvement
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university
- At least 10 years of relevant post-baccalaureate professional experience in data engineering, data management, database administration, system integration, business intelligence, analytics, or related technical fields
- Minimum 3 years of progressive supervisory or team leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, high-profile, multi-faceted data projects
- Experience overseeing enterprise data solutions, workflow automation initiatives, and system integrations
- Advanced knowledge of database design, data modeling, ETL development, data warehousing, and enterprise data architecture
- Strong proficiency in SQL and Python
- Experience with API development, system integration, and workflow automation
- Knowledge of data governance, data security, and information management best practices
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure
- Familiarity with Docker, Confluence, and related development tools
- Experience working with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and other relational databases
- Experience managing large-scale data projects from planning through implementation and continuous improvement
- Proven ability to supervise, coach, mentor, and develop technical staff
- Strong project planning, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve project, client, and team issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences
- Proven ability to effectively communicate to various audiences when speaking and in writing
- Must be able to communicate, collaborate and interact with colleagues in a remote work environment; must participate in virtual meetings, appear on camera as needed, and contribute to meeting content as required
- Relevant certifications in project management, Agile methodologies, cloud technologies, data engineering, or related disciplines
- Experience working with federal information systems
- At least 1 year of experience supporting Head Start, Early Head Start, or early childhood education programs highly preferred
- Experience applying artificial intelligence technologies within data engineering, analytics, or automation environments preferred
- Agile, Scrum, PMP, or related project management certifications preferred
- Proficiency with computer, Internet, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); experience with SharePoint and Monday.com desirable
- Experience with video meetings/conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Adobe, MS Teams)
Benefits
- Partially subsidized medical, dental and vision coverage
- Fully vested 401k plan with company match
- Company paid life and disability insurance plans
- Paid family leave
- A generous paid time off policy
Company Overview
BCT Partners is a consulting firm that provides insights about diverse people that lead to equity. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.bctpartners.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
BCT Partners has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2023, 3 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.