[Hiring] Junior Data Engineer @West 4th Strategy

Role Description

We need an experienced Data Engineer at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) Comptroller. This office manages the budget and financial accountability behind the programs that recruit, pay, train, and care for the people of the Department of War (DoW), and reliable data is how leadership demonstrates where every dollar goes. In this role, you will:

• Collect, clean, and transform raw data into meaningful and actionable information.
• Help build and maintain reliable datasets.
• Help implement techniques and analytical applications that leverage data-oriented programming languages, visualization tools, and modern computational methods.
• Apply foundational data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning techniques to extract insights from large structured and unstructured datasets.
• Visualize, interpret, and report data findings, occasionally developing dynamic or automated data reports for stakeholders.
• Analyze patterns and validate data quality.
• Assist with troubleshooting data workflows.
• Support senior data scientists in maintaining stable, well-governed analytics pipelines.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. in a relevant field.
• One (1) to three (3) years of foundational experience using Python, SQL, R, or similar languages to support data manipulation, ETL, or analytics workflows.
• Exposure to data-processing frameworks or platforms such as Databricks, Spark, or equivalent, and familiarity with mapping raw-to-scrubbed data stages.
• Understanding of basic analytical concepts such as data mining, machine learning fundamentals, NLP techniques, and data modeling.
• Ability to perform data validation, identify anomalies, and support data-quality governance under guidance from senior team members.
• Ability to interpret trends, visualize results, and communicate data findings using dashboards and modern visualization tools.

Requirements

• Exposure to mission-focused analytics platforms and large-scale enterprise datasets.
• Familiarity with audit workflows, financial data environments, or systems involving structured and semi-structured data integrations.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and translating business requirements into basic analytical or software tasks.
• Experience building lightweight scripts or prototypes that automate small analytical tasks or data transformations.

Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000 to $105,000.
• Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options.
• Full benefits brochure available for review.

Company Description

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.