The Role
As a Data Engineer, enhance data workflows and optimize system performance for veterans' claims processing, focusing on data management, ETL processes, and collaboration with data scientists.
Summary Generated by Built In
SteerBridge Strategies is a CVE-Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering a broad spectrum of professional services to the U.S. Government and private sector. Backed by decades of hands-on experience in federal acquisition and procurement, we provide agile, best-in-class commercial solutions that drive mission success.
Our strength lies in our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, discipline, and dedication shape everything we do. At SteerBridge, we don’t just hire talent—we empower it, creating meaningful career paths for those who have served and those who share our commitment to excellence.
SteerBridge Strategies is seeking skilled and motivated Data Engineers to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Modern Claims Staffing Plan. This initiative focuses on modernizing and streamlining claims processing systems to improve service delivery to our nation’s veterans.
As a Data Engineer on this program, you will play a key role in enhancing data workflows and optimizing system performance within the VA’s existing databases and systems of record. Your responsibilities will include improving data entry, management, and extraction processes to ensure seamless integration with analytical and decision-support tools.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
- An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.
- Working with partners to identify fields, data linkage and integration, performing data quality checks, analysis, presenting data and documenting the process.
- Review and understand large sets of data while being able to highlight relevant trends and patterns.
- Develop and maintain ETL processes to support structured claims and benefits data transformation
- Use tools like dbt, Informatica, Azure Data Factory, and Databricks for data modeling, transformation, and workflow automation
- Manage and query large datasets using SQL, and write scripts in Python or JavaScript for data parsing and process automation
- Conduct data quality checks, linkage, and integration from multiple sources
- Support real-time and batch processing through APIs, schedulers, and cloud services (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Blob)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, to deliver high-quality analytics and reports
- Maintain clear technical documentation of all pipelines, processes, and data products
- Contribute to cloud-native data architecture, performance tuning, and secure data governance practices
- Experience with modern data stack tools (e.g., ETL frameworks, dbt, Informatica)
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, and experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift), and pipeline orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Spark)
- Understanding of data governance, compliance, and security protocols in regulated environments
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.
Top Skills
Airflow
Aws S3
Azure Blob
Azure Data Factory
Databricks
Dbt
Informatica
JavaScript
Python
Redshift
Snowflake
Spark
SQL
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The Company
What We Do
SteerBridge is a technology company that provides professional services and solutions to the U.S. Government and Corporate counterparts through a wide array of capabilities and myopic focus on innovative solutions. We leverage decades of federal acquisition and private sector experience to deliver best in class commercial solutions while maximizing Veteran talent to enhance efficiency and surpass expectations.
Current & Past Services include: Veteran Relations | Strategic Communications | General Technology Services | Software Engineering | Program Management | Business Process Management | Cybersecurity Professional Services | AI/ML capabilities | Data Management & Analytics.
