BCT Partners – Data Engineer/ Data Project Lead

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

Requirements:

• 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)