Data Modeler

Description

Job Description:

Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) is responsible for providing eligible program participants with compensable service-connected disabilities, all services and assistance necessary to enable them to the maximum extent possible, to become employable and to obtain and maintain suitable employment and achieve maximum independence in daily living. This position is currently listed as REMOTE and PART-TIME.

The VR&E program has an opportunity for a talented data modeler to work with VR&E technical team to develop and implement data modeling solutions, which include the use of relational, dimensional and NoSQL databases. The Data Modeler will design, implement, and document data architecture and must have in-depth knowledge of data warehouses and excellent communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyzing and translating business needs into long-term solution data models

• Evaluating existing data systems

• Working with technical team to create conceptual data models and data flows

• Developing best practices for data coding to ensure consistency within the system

• Reviewing modifications of existing systems for cross compatibility

• Implementing data strategies and developing physical data models

• Updating and optimizing local and metadata models

• Evaluating implemented data systems for variances, discrepancies and efficiency

• Troubleshooting and optimizing data systems

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (computer science, engineering, etc.) and 2 years of relevant experience

• Hands on experience with physical and relational data modeling

• Knowledge of mathematical foundations and statistical analysis

• Excellent researching, decision-making and organizational skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to effectively interact with others and work independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent MS Project skills focused on managing very large and complicated schedules

• Familiar with basic professional software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Detail oriented with strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance

• Due to US Government contract requirements, US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical discipline (computer science, engineering, etc.)

• Experience with Agile Methodologies

• Experience with Test Driven Development

• Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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