Data Engineer

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.                        

By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is hiring a Data Engineer to support the Defense Health Agency and the Medical Logistics IT division. This role will support the MEDLOG IT PMO as it leads the charge to replace capabilities in legacy MEDLOG IT applications and fully implement LogiCole.  Upon reaching full operating capability, LogiCole will roll all legacy medical logistics applications into a single, web-based application and provide an enterprise view of all logistics lines of business. This role will be a pivotal part of the implementation of LogiCole and the decommissioning of legacy applications – providing intuitive user interfaces, leveraging authoritative product and sourcing data, and fully integrating federal and industry partners. 

Location: Fort Detrick, MD - Remote or hybrid work can be considered based on project requirements. 

Compensation Range: The salary for this position is between $160,000 - $180,000. Factors affecting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Work across value streams to lead and support project management activities in the implementation of the LogiCole application.    

• Complete functional data analysis based on current business problems. 

• Support a data validation pipeline to ensure all data validation meets established requirements.  

• Support data migration and validation efforts for all MVCs throughout LogiCole implementation. 

• Monitor database performance, scalability, and security. 

• Work with development team to automate data validation. 

• Evaluate existing databases and design to determine efficacy, access and security requirements, potential updates, performance, tuning, and integration requirements. 

• Provide analysis of legacy medical logistics transactional, data and reporting capabilities. 

• Within the DML-ES systems, help manage multiple types of data from multiple sources, including anticipated changes based on phase of project implementation. 

• Support design and development of enterprise Java application using the Spring Framework. 

• Coordinate requirements/acceptance criteria with the functional community and validate that the product meets the acceptance criteria prior to accepting functionality. 

• Propose improvement strategies in collaboration with Government Leads and Product Owners. 

• Aid various strategic and business process improvement efforts.  

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in AWS and DevOps to continuously improve our infrastructure and processes 

• The primary work location is onsite at Fort Detrick, MD. If the candidate meets all client requirements, possible work arrangements can be made for other locations.   

• 10+ years’ experience in Data Science or relate field  

• Proficiency with Mongo DB, PostGres, Python, SQL, Java, Nifi  

• Experience with Spring Framework  

• Experience using statistical methods for the measurement of outcomes 

• Experience with metadata management and AWS cloud infrastructure, including cyber security requirements  

• Experience with reporting tools such as SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform 4.3, including web Intelligence (Webi) 

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in related field or applicable experience   

• Experience as a management consultant / business analyst supporting federal government customers – Medical Logistics/supply chain   experience strongly preferred  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance 

• Travel may be required up to 10% based on project needs  

Clearance Requirement:

• US Citizen or Green card holder
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust, Tier 2 Clearance 
• Must meet updated ID requirements: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents
  • If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully. 

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.  We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.  Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer.  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 or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

How to Apply

To apply to Kentro Positions- Please click on the job link and then click the blue “Apply” button at the top right of Job Description. Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must fully submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position.  If you need alternative application methods, please email [email protected] and request assistance.  

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email [email protected].  

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