Data Engineer - Veterans Affairs

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a Data Engineer to support the operation of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Data Collection Tool (DCT) program. The Data Engineer will provide data engineering, quality assurance, and reporting support for critical program services reporting.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Operate and maintain the ETL pipeline that moves data from VA's Behavioral Health Lab (BHL) COTS product into the VA Enterprise Cloud and ultimately into VA's Power BI environment, monitoring transfer schedules, resolving disruptions, and responding to system alerts.
• Track, archive, and quality-check grantee-submitted data, maintains dashboards for VA program monitoring, and supports compliance and site administration needs.
• Coordinates with VA and vendors on new requirements driven by policy or Congressional changes, updates ETL processes accordingly, and supports the DCT's Authority to Operate (ATO), systems configuration, and ongoing maintenance planning.
• Research and coordinate with VA to recommend processes enabling grant managers to review and monitor compliance using individualized development plans and provides guidance on how the DCT can further support this process going forward.
• Manage data quality assurance protocols governing the archiving, security, and analysis of data used in monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, and analyzes grantee data to compile briefings and reports for regular dissemination to VA on those cadences.
• Document new DCT requirements arising from Congressional feedback and program policy changes, coordinates with VA and other vendors on the design of new online data collection forms resulting from policy changes, and updates ETL processes accordingly to prepare data for ingestion into the analytics platform.
• Recommend requirements, design, and testing approaches that reduce ongoing maintenance burden and cost to VA, helps define roles and responsibilities for data engineering, management support, and quality assurance functions over time.
• Support maintenance of the DCT's enterprise cloud Authority to Operate (ATO), and assists VA with systems configuration efforts in coordination with the VA COTS vendor.

This position is contingent on contract award.

Expected salary range: $103,000-$113,000

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
• Ability to work in confined areas.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Travel:

• 0-10% / Minimal travel expected: off-sites, meetings, training, a conference, etc.

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

At Copperhead Technologies, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. Copperhead Technologies is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

Copperhead Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the Human Resources Team (mailto:[email protected]).

Copperhead Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 (https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/ending-illegal-discrimination-and-restoring-merit-based-opportunity/) and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

Copperhead Technologies’ Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Human Resources Team (mailto:[email protected]).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, data engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, or database/application administration, ideally supporting federal government programs.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting ETL pipelines that move data between systems, including COTS products and cloud environments.
• Experience with Power BI, including data ingestion, dataset preparation, and dashboard support.
• Experience managing data archiving, retention, and filtering processes in a database environment.
• Ability to monitor system logs and alerts, and to diagnose and resolve operational issues.
• Experience compiling data analyses and reports on recurring (monthly, quarterly, annual) schedules.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to pass a Tier 1 federal background investigation including fingerprinting, more information can be found here: https://www.dcsa.mil/Personnel-Vetting/Background-Investigations-for-Security-HR-Professionals/Start-a-Background-Investigation/Case-Types-Forms/ (https://www.dcsa.mil/Personnel-Vetting/Background-Investigations-for-Security-HR-Professionals/Start-a-Background-Investigation/Case-Types-Forms/)
• Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id (https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id) and at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification (https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification).
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Copperhead Technologies will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, information systems, data engineering, or a related field.
• Experience supporting VA systems or other federal health/benefits data programs working with PHI data.
• Experience with Behavioral Health Lab (BHL) or similar COTS clinical/grantee data collection tools.
• Experience acting as a site administrator for a federal web application.

Benefits

Copperhead Technologies offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life and Disability Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pet Insurance

• Eligibility requirements apply

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.