Real World Data Engineer, Lead

Location: Washington, DC

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Real World Data Engineer, Lead

The Opportunity:

You know that project managers touch every single part of a business and wear multiple hats: from caring for the client and their meaningful project goals to participating in business development and being a key contributor to their employees’ growth. We’re looking for someone like you to help our clients meet their mission by changing the face of healthcare. 

As a leader on our team, you'll manage complex data linkage initiatives for federal projects that will require deep technical expertise and proven leadership experience in managing large-scale, secure data environments.

What You’ll Work On:

• Lead and oversee PPRL projects involving probabilistic and deterministic record linkage across large datasets.

• Ensure compliance with federal and security policies, procedures, and standards.

• Manage technical environments, including network devices, hardware, and software.

• Develop and optimize linkage algorithms and evaluate linkage accuracy using statistical metrics.

• Provide risk management, quality assurance, and maintain data security for federal datasets.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders through clear verbal and written communication.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have: 

• 2+ years of experience as project or task lead

• 2+ years of experience with risk management, quality assurance, and maintaining data security for federal datasets

• Experience evaluating linkage accuracy and developing or optimizing linkage algorithms

• Experience with multiple technologies, network devices, hardware, and software

• Experience with federal security policies, procedures, and standards

• Experience leading tasks or projects at or for a federal agency or organization

• Knowledge of probabilistic and deterministic record linkage methodologies, including POI and PPRL

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• Doctorate degree in Computer Science or Bioinformatics

• PMP, CISSP, CISM, or SANS GSNA Certification

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with CMS data

• Experience with emerging technologies and automation tools for PPRL processes

• Experience managing enclave technical and security matters

• Experience with statistical and analytical work

• Knowledge of AI and ML methods for linkage optimization

• PMI or Advanced Security Certification

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.