data engineer Washington, DC
Job description
ABOUT LSC:
Established by Congress in 1974, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the country’s single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. LSC currently funds 132 independent nonprofit legal aid organizations with more than 800 offices throughout the nation. LSC’s mission is to promote equal access to justice and provide grants for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans.
This position is based in Washington, DC, and requires working from an office in DC in accordance with LSC’s hybrid work model. The successful candidate must live in the DC metropolitan area.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director of the Office of Data Governance and Analysis (ODGA), or his or her designee, the Data Engineer is responsible for technical operation of cloud architecture. The Data Engineer works closely with the research team, web developers, and other staff to support the ongoing operation, continued expansion, and usage of enterprise data. This position is included in a collective bargaining unit represented by the International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, Local 135.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under the direct supervision of the Chief Data Officer, collaborates with ODGA staff to determine the technical requirements needed for enterprise data.
Develops, tests, and maintains software applications, tools and workflows for enterprise data that will provide ODGA staff with reliable and cost-effective access to data needed to conduct analyses and build visualization tools.
Develop clear code and project documentation for software and datasets, including architectural diagrams and data dictionaries.
Performs peer code review and quality assurance for applications and tools built to access data and conduct data analyses.- Works closely with the Office of Information Technology on back-end data access and storage solutions.
Works with internal and external stockholders to assure accurate and reliable data collection, including, but not limited to, survey data, administrative reporting by LSC grantees, and data collection from LSC contractors.
Contributes to reports, blogs, visualizations, and other materials.
Assists with other LSC initiatives and performs other related job duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
General:
Technical/Specialized:
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Data Engineer III
LSC has a competitive market-based salary structure that establishes a specific salary range for this position. The salary range has eight pay levels separated by seven steps. An employee must wait two years to advance in Steps 1 through 4. New hires typically begin at Step 1. In special circumstances, LSC may authorize a new hire to start at a higher step based on a special need or superior qualifications of the new employee.
Excellent benefits package.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please apply through LSC’s online application portal at www.tinyurl.com/applytoLSC. A cover letter and résumé must be included. To have your application considered, please answer all application questions and provide all requested information.
Note: If you need reasonable accommodations in the application process, please notify OHR at [email protected].
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our differences fuel excellence, and we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. We are building a community rooted in openness and trust where colleagues have the resources to grow, thrive and fully contribute to achieving equal access to justice.
LSC is an equal opportunity employer.
