{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5d34ad9534be1d2bb216d2f1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5d34ad9534be1d2bb216d2f1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5d34ad9534be1d2bb216d2f1","title":"Data Quality Engineer","description":"SummarySee below for important information regarding this job.Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows:Battle Creek, MI: $124,531- $161,889Columbus, OH: $129,946- $168,929Dayton, OH: $129,169 - $167,919Fort Belvoir, VA: $142,488- $ 187,093New Cumberland, PA: $142,488- $ 187,093Ogden, UT: $124,531- $161,889Philadelphia, PA: $137,222- $178,388Richmond, VA: $130,084- $169,108Duties Help Plans, manages, and conducts the design, development, and sustainment of enterprise-level software solutions to improve data accuracy and reliability.Oversees the implementation of real-time data quality monitoring systems, automated pipeline testing, and anomaly detection frameworks.Develops agency-level policy, strategic plans, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the data quality program, including the creation and management of data quality scorecards.Develops specific plans for implementing approved strategic program recommendations, such as the Agency Data Quality strategy and Data Maturity plans.Leads comprehensive discussions, negotiations, and issue resolutions related to agency-level data quality checks and thresholds.Requirements Help Conditions of employmentMust be a U.S. citizenTour of Duty: Set ScheduleSecurity Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive (NCS), Secret AccessAppointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): ExemptSelective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedBargaining Unit Status: NoSelectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Information Operations (J6) locations.QualificationsTo qualify for an IT Specialist (DATAMGT), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Serves as a subject matter expert in data quality engineering, defining and implementing DLA's enterprise strategy for data quality using modern programming languages (Python, SQL), big data platforms, and cloud architectures - Provides expert analysis, reports, and briefings on data quality issues, root cause analyses, and remediation efforts to leadership. Leads cross-functional IPTs for planning and execution of strategic programs, building partnerships to embed data quality checks throughout the data lifecycle.B. Education Substitution: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.EducationSubstitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.Additional informationFor Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdfReemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDFInformation for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.Drug-Free Workplace PolicyThe Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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Site specific salary information as follows:Battle Creek, MI: $124,531- $161,889Columbus, OH: $129,946- $168,929Dayton, OH: $129,169 - $167,919Fort Belvoir, VA: $142,488- $ 187,093New Cumberland, PA: $142,488- $ 187,093Ogden, UT: $124,531- $161,889Philadelphia, PA: $137,222- $178,388Richmond, VA: $130,084- $169,108Duties Help Plans, manages, and conducts the design, development, and sustainment of enterprise-level software solutions to improve data accuracy and reliability.Oversees the implementation of real-time data quality monitoring systems, automated pipeline testing, and anomaly detection frameworks.Develops agency-level policy, strategic plans, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the data quality program, including the creation and management of data quality scorecards.Develops specific plans for implementing approved strategic program recommendations, such as the Agency Data Quality strategy and Data Maturity plans.Leads comprehensive discussions, negotiations, and issue resolutions related to agency-level data quality checks and thresholds.Requirements Help Conditions of employmentMust be a U.S. citizenTour of Duty: Set ScheduleSecurity Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive (NCS), Secret AccessAppointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): ExemptSelective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedBargaining Unit Status: NoSelectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Information Operations (J6) locations.QualificationsTo qualify for an IT Specialist (DATAMGT), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Serves as a subject matter expert in data quality engineering, defining and implementing DLA's enterprise strategy for data quality using modern programming languages (Python, SQL), big data platforms, and cloud architectures - Provides expert analysis, reports, and briefings on data quality issues, root cause analyses, and remediation efforts to leadership. Leads cross-functional IPTs for planning and execution of strategic programs, building partnerships to embed data quality checks throughout the data lifecycle.B. Education Substitution: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.EducationSubstitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.Additional informationFor Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdfReemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDFInformation for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.Drug-Free Workplace PolicyThe Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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