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Concepta Innovation Services, LLC

OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Data Center Architect/Engineer to lead the design, strategic planning, and optimization of our client data center infrastructure. This position is ideal for a forward-thinking professional who excels at balancing technical innovation with business needs to deliver scalable, reliable, and efficient data center solutions, including seamless integration with cloud environments.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Infrastructure Design</li><li>Design and architect comprehensive data center solutions, including power, cooling, network, storage, and compute resources.</li><li>Develop detailed technical specifications for new builds and expansions.</li><li>Evaluate and select hardware/software solutions based on performance, business needs, and total cost of ownership.</li><li>Design redundancy and disaster recovery architectures for business continuity.</li><li>Create network topologies to support current and future bandwidth requirements.</li><li>Strategic Planning</li><li>Develop long-term roadmaps for data center capacity expansion aligned with business growth.</li><li>Create and execute cloud integration strategies, including hybrid and multi-cloud architectures.</li><li>Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption as appropriate.</li><li>Establish standardization protocols for infrastructure deployment.</li><li>Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for infrastructure investments.</li><li>Lead technology refresh cycles and platform modernization.</li><li>System Optimization</li><li>Continuously analyze and optimize data center performance, utilization, and efficiency.</li><li>Implement power optimization solutions to reduce PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness).</li><li>Design and optimize cooling systems for maximum energy efficiency.</li><li>Establish monitoring systems and thresholds to ensure optimal performance.</li><li>Conduct capacity planning to avoid resource constraints and minimize overprovisioning.</li><li>Compliance and Safety</li><li>Ensure data center designs comply with industry standards (ANSI/TIA-942, BICSI, Uptime Institute).</li><li>Maintain regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX).</li><li>Develop and enforce physical security protocols.</li><li>Create and maintain documentation for audits and compliance.</li><li>Establish environmental safety protocols and disaster recovery procedures.</li><li>Collaboration</li><li>Partner with IT, facilities management, and business stakeholders to align solutions with organizational needs.</li><li>Work closely with vendors and service providers to implement new technologies.</li><li>Coordinate with project managers during implementation phases.</li><li>Mentor junior team members and provide expert guidance.</li><li>Present complex technical concepts to executive leadership in business terms.</li><li>Collaborate with procurement teams to optimize vendor relationships and contracts.</li></ul>QualificationsRequired Skills and Experience<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field</li><li>7+ years of experience in data center infrastructure design and management</li><li>Strong understanding of data center systems (power, cooling, cabling, rack infrastructure)</li><li>Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud architectures</li><li>Knowledge of virtualization and container platforms</li><li>Understanding of networking principles (SDN, load balancing, security)</li><li>Experience with capacity planning and performance optimization</li><li>Familiarity with compliance standards for data centers</li><li>Project management experience with large-scale infrastructure initiatives</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Professional certifications (CDCDP, CDCE, CDCS, CDCP)</li><li>Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, etc.)</li><li>Experience with DCIM tools</li><li>Knowledge of automation and infrastructure-as-code principles</li><li>Experience with energy-efficient data center design</li><li>Understanding of financial aspects of data center operation</li></ul>Why Join Us?This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of critical infrastructure while balancing innovation, efficiency, and reliability in a dynamic technology environment.Citizenship Requirement: US CitizenOnsite: Washington DCPay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hourApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Are you a U.S. citizen and able to work onsite in Washington, DC?</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Data Center Architect/Engineer

Informatica

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Description</h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Principal Solution Engineer - Data &amp; Integration Specialist - Federal Civilian</h3>
Location: Washington D.C. / MD / VA / Remote
Description
Salesforce is hiring a Data &amp; Integration Specialist (DIS) to join our Global Public Sector Solution Engineering team. The AI revolution is a Data evolution and this critical role is at the forefront of making AI a reality for our customers. As a DIS, you are more than a technical expert; you are a strategic architectural partner who consolidates expertise across MuleSoft (Integration), Tableau (Analytics), and Data 360 (Unified Data Management) to solve the most complex data challenges in government.
You will serve as the single point of contact for sales teams, ensuring every data opportunity is handled by a specialist who thinks like an architect and communicates outcomes and impacts in the voice of the business user. You will be a vital contributor to the success of our agency customers by conducting holistic discovery, reframing the &quot;data journey,&quot; and designing compliant, AI-ready architectures that deliver actionable insights from disparate silos.
In this role, you will work with Federal Civilian agencies and bridge the gap between legacy system connectivity and modern mission outcomes, acting as a trusted advisor who can navigate everything from API management to real-time data unification and advanced analytics.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What you get working for the Data &amp; Integration SE Team:</h3><ul><li>
A Unified Mission: Work in a specialized team that eliminates fragmented resource requests by owning the entire data lifecycle.
</li><li>Outcome-First Leadership: Opportunities to lead high-impact discovery sessions that start with agency mission outcomes (e.g., citizen services, public safety) rather than product features.</li><li>
Strategic Growth: Support from leaders committed to your mastery of enterprise data architecture and designing data strategies that leverage MuleSoft, Tableau, Data 360, and Informatica</li><li>
Innovation at Scale: Work for the #1 AI CRM company, building the trusted data foundations required for the next generation of Agentforce and autonomous AI agents.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications you&rsquo;ll need to be successful:</h3><ul><li>
Architectural Mindset: Ability to design holistic, composable architectures that scale securely in highly regulated public sector environments.</li><li>
Multi-Platform Technical Depth: Hands-on experience or deep conceptual knowledge of Integration (MuleSoft), Data Analytics (Tableau), and Big Data/CDP (Data 360). A qualified candidate will have expertise in no less than 2 of these capabilities, a great candidate will have expertise in all three.</li><li>
Strategic Communication: Excellent ability to reframe technical challenges into business value for C-level government executives and technical stakeholders alike.</li><li>
AI Readiness: Understanding of the value of &quot;Trusted Context Foundations&quot; for AI, including data grounding, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and metadata intelligence.</li><li>
Collaboration &amp; Influence: Proven ability to partner early with Account Executives to drive sales strategy and lead &quot;Data Discovery&quot; from day one.</li><li>
Experience: Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in Solution Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, or Digital Transformation.</li><li>
Technical Foundations: Experience with database design, Java, APIs, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) is preferred.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>
Certifications: One of more - MuleSoft Certified Architect, Tableau Desktop/Server Specialist, or Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant.
</li><li>Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of Public Sector compliance (FedRAMP) and common government data silos.</li><li>
Ecosystem Expertise: Familiarity with Informatica for advanced data governance and MDM.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What you&rsquo;ll achieve:</h3>
3 months:<ul><li>
Master the Stack: Complete intensive Salesforce Trailhead courses and certification paths for MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, Data 360, and Tableau.</li><li>
Shadow &amp; Learn: Join active Public Sector engagements to observe how DIS leads discovery and architects multi-product solutions.</li><li>
Build Your Point of View: Align with the GTM Plan and begin building your &quot;Data Journey&quot; whiteboarding skills.</li></ul>
12 months:<ul><li>
Own the Technical Win: Serve as the lead architect on complex, multi-cloud data opportunities, delivering higher win rates and faster deal cycles.</li><li>
Evangelize the Vision: Execute high-impact architectural workshops and &quot;Stand &amp; Deliver&quot; sessions that showcase the power of unified data.</li><li>
Enable the Ecosystem: Mentor account teams and partners on how to position &quot;Data + Integration&quot; as the foundation for AI.</li></ul>
Drive Mission Outcomes: Successfully deploy architectures that unify citizen data, modernize legacy systems, and provide real-time dashboards for mission operations.</div>

Principal, Solution Engineer – Data, Integration & Agentic AI Data Strategy

Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health

<div>We&rsquo;re building a world of health around every individual &mdash; shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health&reg;, you&rsquo;ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger &ndash; helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Role Summary</h1>
CVS/Oak Street Health is seeking a Principal Analytics Architect to design and implement analytical models that enable faster, more reliable decision making across the organization. 
 
This role focuses on translating complex operational data into structured analytical models and semantic layers that support measurement, forecasting, and business insights. The work emphasizes understanding how the business operates and designing analytical systems that allow the organization to answer new questions quickly and consistently. 
 
This role begins as a senior individual contributor position, with the expectation that the individual will help shape Oak Street Health&rsquo;s analytical modeling practices and may eventually lead a team of like‑minded practitioners as the function grows.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h1><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Analytical Model Design</h2><ul><li>
Design analytical models that represent how core business processes operate across Oak Street Health.</li><li>
Translate complex operational systems into structured, reusable analytical frameworks that support measurement, forecasting, and decision making.</li><li>
Favor event‑based or transactional modeling approaches that support deterministic historical reconstruction, adjustments, and accurate measurement of business activity.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Semantic Layer Development</h2><ul><li>
Build and maintain Power BI semantic models that expose consistent metrics and business definitions across the organization.</li><li>
Ensure analytical assets support both deep exploration and rapid development of reporting and analysis for business stakeholders.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Exploratory Business Analysis</h2><ul><li>
Investigate operational data sources to understand how the business actually functions and identify opportunities to improve measurement and transparency.</li><li>
Translate business processes and operational workflows into structured analytical representations that can be reused across analytics and reporting.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Cross‑Functional Collaboration</h2><ul><li>
Partner with data engineering, analytics engineering, product, and operational teams to inform upstream data requirements needed to support robust analytical models.</li><li>
Clearly articulate modeling structures and analytical requirements needed to support reliable measurement and analysis.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
AI‑Ready Data Foundations</h2><ul><li>
Contribute to the development of analytics‑ready datasets and semantic models that can support advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI‑driven decision support.</li><li>
Help identify opportunities where well‑structured analytical models can enable future AI/ML capabilities and automated decision support.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Analytical Asset Development</h2><ul><li>
Develop analytical artifacts including models, metric frameworks, and reports that help the organization monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>
Enable rapid development of new reporting and analysis by ensuring underlying analytical models are well structured and reusable.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications</h1><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Required</h2><ul><li>
8+ years of experience in analytics, decision science, data analysis, or related fields.</li><li>
Strong SQL skills and experience working with complex operational datasets.</li><li>
Experience designing analytical data models for business analysis and reporting.</li><li>
Experience building semantic models or BI datasets (Power BI preferred).</li><li>
Ability to translate business processes into structured analytical frameworks.</li><li>
Ability to work independently in ambiguous environments and define analytical approaches without fully predefined requirements.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent practical experience in a quantitative, technical, or analytical discipline.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred</h2><ul><li>
Experience working in healthcare analytics, population health, or value‑based care environments.</li><li>
Familiarity with Medicare Advantage concepts is helpful but not required.</li><li>
Background in finance, strategy analytics, or consulting environments is helpful but not required.</li><li>
Experience using tools such as Excel Power Pivot to prototype analytical models and iterate on metric definitions.</li><li>
Comfort leveraging modern generative AI tools to accelerate analysis, exploration, and development workflows.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Characteristics of Successful Candidates</h1><ul><li>
Curiosity about how businesses operate and how performance should be measured.</li><li>
Strong systems thinking and the ability to identify patterns within complex data environments.</li><li>
Ability to isolate meaningful signal from noisy or inconsistent operational data and translate that understanding into structured analytical models.</li><li>
A bias toward building reusable analytical models and frameworks rather than one-off analyses.</li><li>
Comfort working across business, data, and analytical domains and identifying modeling opportunities without waiting for predefined reporting requests.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Career Growth</h1>
Although this role begins as a senior individual contributor position, the Principal Analytics Architect will play a key role in shaping Oak Street Health&rsquo;s analytical modeling practices. 
 
As the function grows, this individual may have the opportunity to mentor and lead a team of analytics practitioners focused on advanced analytical modeling and decision science.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Why This Role Matters</h1>
Oak Street Health continues to expand its data and analytics capabilities to support operational excellence and improved patient outcomes. Well‑designed analytical models and semantic layers allow the organization to measure performance accurately, surface insights quickly, and enable better decisions at every level.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$144,200.00 - $288,400.00 
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company&rsquo;s equity award program. 
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits &ndash; investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:<ul><li>
Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.</li><li>
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.</li><li>
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.</li></ul>
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 04/07/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.</div>

Principal Analytics Architect – Decision Science

Amtrak

<div>Your success is a train ride away!
As we move America&rsquo;s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. 
Are you ready to join our team?
Our values of &lsquo;Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First&rsquo; are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, &lsquo;Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety &amp; Security&rsquo; are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Job Summary</h2></div><div>
The Distinguished Architect [Data &amp; Intelligence] is responsible for providing visionary companywide architecture services to ensure portfolio technology investments are in alignment with corporate goals and its ability to move towards the future in an evolving business environment. As a Digital Technology expert, this role will utilize communication, influence, guidance, and governance processes to maximize return on technology investment, and reduce time to capability, while minimizing operational costs. The Distinguished Architect will use visionary strategic thinking to choose technology capabilities, strategize and build around them to bring value to business relevant capability change.
As part of the DT architecture team the Distinguished Architect will be responsible for communicating technology target state, roadmap and change progress to portfolio leaders and other stakeholders. They will use their communication and influence skills to promote awareness and understanding of architecture principles across the organization, evangelizing for strategic enterprise change, executing strategy, technical leadership. 
This position is onsite in Washington, DC, Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, or Chicago, IL</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Essential Functions</h2></div><div><ul><li>
Set up the architectural vision for core capabilities and aligning patterns to allow for consistency and reuse</li><li>
Define enterprise principles, patterns and guidance that help in technology data capabilities, platforms and infrastructure, how applications are built, deployed, and maintained to align with strategic needs and maximizing technology investments</li><li>
Provide Oversight and Governance to the current, interim and potential future state of key architecture domains to ensure value alignment with the organization's overall goals and objectives.</li><li>
Ensure the reference architectures, standards, and guidelines of the organization's technology is safe, secure, stable and compliant with industry standards.</li><li>
Set up the architectural vision for core capabilities and aligning patterns to allow for consistency and reuse</li><li>
Define enterprise principles, patterns and guidance that help in technology data capabilities, platforms and infrastructure, how applications are built, deployed, and maintained to align with strategic needs and maximizing technology investments</li><li>
Provide Oversight and Governance to the current, interim and potential future state of key architecture domains to ensure value alignment with the organization's overall goals and objectives.</li><li>
Ensure the reference architectures, standards, and guidelines of the organization's technology is safe, secure, stable and compliant with industry standards.</li><li>
Drive adoption and re-use of the preferred resources, processes and technology across multiple or cross functional portfolios.</li><li>
Mentor other architects and DT teams, providing guidance and fostering a culture of excellence.</li><li>
Effectively communicate at all levels from senior leadership and throughout the company</li><li>
Create strategic roadmaps and comprehensive plans that outline how the Digital Technology architecture will evolve to drive organization change, support the business strategy over time, and ensure DT initiatives are prioritized based on their expected business value and strategic importance.</li><li>
Guide Investment Decisions Aligning technology plans and investments to business vision and strategy that is necessary to ensure we are building the right things.</li><li>
Envision architecture patterns and strategies that drive significant competitive differentiation and business transformation]</li><li>
Solve the most intricate and ambiguous architectural challenges that span multiple domains, systems, and business units, providing definitive technical direction.</li><li>
Design, govern, and oversee the implementation of robust, scalable, and efficient architectural solutions for cross domain business problems.</li><li>
Translate complex technical ideas into digestible concepts for both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>
Act as a liaison between engineering and business teams to ensure alignment and understanding.</li><li>
Assist in the identification, evaluation, and adoption of groundbreaking technologies and architectural patterns that drive significant competitive differentiation and business transformation</li><li>
Work closely with Solution Architects and engineering leads to translate requirements into robust technical design on for our most complex technical solutions</li><li>
In our major enterprise initiatives and complex systems of systems, ensuring products are scalable, secure, performant, and maintainable.</li><li>
Provide expert technical guidance, and contribute to the evolution of our architectural standards.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Minimum Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, data and intelligence or related field with 13+ year&rsquo;s relevant experience or equivalent work experience with at least 5 years in a Principal or Senior Principal Architect role within a large, complex enterprise.</li><li>
Must have repeated experience successfully directing significantly complex architecture initiatives over $7 million, developing capabilities that typically involve different stakeholders, multiple lines of business, many solution varieties, highly regulated environments, business transformations at mass scale.</li><li>
Proven contribution to the architecture profession or industry, such as publications, research, intellectual property, innovation, development of training, or contributions to standards bodies or professional organizations. They must also have contributed to the development of professional architects in sharing this knowledge.</li><li>
Experience creating significant business value realization with $500 million+ or more enterprises as an architect providing vision and choosing platforms. moving organizations forward and scaled for future initiatives.</li><li>
Requires demonstrated ability to manage multiple architecture engagements and effectively plan and utilize collaborative cross functional teams to ensure the architecture objectives obtain key results.</li><li>
Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, work well with others in an integrated team environment, and must be self-motivated.</li><li>
Relationship building and collaboration skills across diverse and matrixed stakeholders and customers.</li><li>
Ability to surface, prioritize, and balance priorities across multiple stakeholders.</li><li>
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, including experience leveraging data to inform decision-making.</li><li>
Technical and critical thinking expertise to break complex processes and products into component modular modern architectures.</li><li>
Proven ability to align resources, processes and technology initiatives with business strategies across multiple lines of business (LOBs) or business units</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in business or related field</li><li>
17+ years of progressive experience in technology and architecture, with at least 12 years in a Principal or Senior Principal Architect role within a large, complex enterprise.</li><li>
Travel and Transportation experience or relevant technology domain experience</li><li>
Experience with governance, risk, regulatory and compliance.</li><li>
The Architect&rsquo;s skills and knowledge should span multiple architecture domains (e.g., Business Architecture, Application/Solution Architecture, Technical/Infrastructure Architecture &amp; Information/Data Architecture)</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</h2></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent applied experience.</li><li>
13+ years&rsquo; experience in relevant industry experience</li><li>
Strong understanding of Architecture best practice and value methodology</li><li>
Knowledge of IT, OT, domain and business architecture</li><li>
Experience with Agile process for business value realization</li></ul></div></div></div>
The salary/hourly range is $179,300.00 &ndash; $232,416.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee&rsquo;s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee&rsquo;s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here. 
Requisition ID:166277
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
 
Relocation Offered:No
 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
You power our progress through your performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law. 
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR &sect; 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions. 
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. &sect;1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 
Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.</div>

Distinguished Architect [Data & Intelligence] - Washington DC, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Chicago

Indev

InDev is seeking a Data Engineer with 6+ years of experience to join our team in designing, implementing, and optimizing data architectures and pipelines. You will work closely with our Department of Homeland Security (DHS) client, to build and manage data infrastructure that supports advanced data analytics, AI, machine learning, and automation initiatives aimed at enhancing operations, reducing costs, and improving efficiency.This role specifically involves hands-on configuration (e.g., AWS tools, Airflow) and development (e.g., Python, R) for data that supports our Chief Financial Officer customer. In addition, you will work directly with senior executives and leaders to provide architecture, design, and technical advice for new initiatives (e.g., chatbots, automations, analytics)YOUR FUTURE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Design, develop, and optimize data pipelines and architectures that support data-driven decision-making across AI and ML initiatives</li><li>Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure data availability, integrity, and quality</li><li>Implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to integrate data from various sources into centralized systems</li><li>Design, develop and maintain data models to support advanced analytics initiatives, AI/ML, Generative AI, and predictive analytics</li><li>Ensure data security and compliance with federal regulations, including managing sensitive and classified data</li><li>Monitor and maintain data pipelines to ensure continuous data flow and resolve any data-related issues</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and integrate new data sources and optimize data management practices</li><li>Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and big data processing</li><li>Perform other related duties as required to support the mission</li><li>Design and create interactive dashboards and reports using Tableau and Power BI</li><li>Present findings in a clear, concise manner tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences</li><li>Work with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redshift) to support data integrity and consistency</li><li>Automate routine data processes using a variety of scripts and tools. (e.g., Python, Airflow, SQL, AWS)</li><li>Leverage AWS Cloud services (e.g., S3, EC2, RDS, Lambda) for data processing, storage, and retrieval</li><li>Ability to guide and support cloud modernization of data processes</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders</li><li>Clearly articulate analytical concepts and results to a wide range of audiences</li><li>Contribute to and present client-facing presentations and written reports</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline from an accredited institution in the United States.</li><li>6+ years of progressive experience in data science, advanced analytics, data visualization, and reporting, with demonstrated ownership of analytical solutions from concept through delivery and operationalization.</li><li>Proven ability to lead the design, development, and deployment of data-driven solutions, including AI/ML models, predictive analytics, and business intelligence products, in production environments.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Python for data manipulation, automation, and development of scalable analytical workflows.</li><li>Strong expertise in SQL and relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL), with the ability to design efficient data models and support complex data integration needs.</li><li>Extensive experience developing automated data pipelines and analytics workflows using Python, R, SQL, and related tools, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and maintainability (e.g., Pandas, R Shiny)</li><li>Hands-on experience leveraging cloud services (e.g., S3, EC2, RDS, Lambda) to design and implement data processing, storage, and analytics solutions.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to design and deliver impactful data visualizations and dashboards using Tableau and/or Power BI, with a strong emphasis on data storytelling and executive-level communication.</li><li>Experience leading or significantly contributing to the full analytics lifecycle, including problem framing, data acquisition, modeling, validation, deployment, and performance monitoring.</li><li>Ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments, translating complex business challenges into structured analytical approaches and actionable insights.</li><li>Strong collaboration and leadership skills, with experience guiding cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Familiarity with modern software development practices, including version control (e.g., Git), testing, and iterative development methodologies.</li><li>Experience developing prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions, with the ability to rapidly iterate and transition solutions into production-ready systems is strongly preferred.</li></ul>NICE TO HAVES<ul><li>Prior experience working with ETL tools like Informatica, Talend, or Airflow</li><li>Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) and distributed systems</li><li>Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate) and their integration into data pipelines</li><li>Experience working in environments requiring DHS Suitability Clearance is highly preferred.</li><li>Strong knowledge of change management processes and technologies (e.g., GitHub)</li><li>Experience modeling and analyzing big data in cloud environments.</li><li>Demonstrated experience developing prototypes and proof-of-concept applications or software from end-to-end.</li><li>Knowledge of federal data governance standards, compliance requirements, frameworks, and best practices.</li></ul>ABOUT USAt InDev, we&rsquo;re not just a company; we&rsquo;re a trailblazing force transforming the way data shapes the future. As a dynamic player in the federal government sector, we&rsquo;re on a mission to empower agencies with cutting-edge data solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and progress. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and embracing challenges head-on to create a meaningful impact on the world around us.WHY INDEV<ul><li>Innovative Environment: Join a team that thrives on creativity and innovation, where your ideas are not only heard but encouraged.</li><li>Meaningful Impact: Contribute to projects that directly impact federal agencies, driving positive change on a national scale.</li><li>Dynamic Collaboration: Work alongside diverse experts who are passionate about pushing boundaries and making a difference.</li><li>Agile Mindset: Embrace Agile methodologies that encourage flexibility, adaptability, and rapid growth.</li><li>Learning Culture: Enjoy ongoing learning opportunities and professional development to expand your skill set.</li><li>Cutting-edge Tech: Engage with the latest technologies and tools in the data integration landscape.</li></ul>If you&rsquo;re ready to embark on a journey of innovation, collaboration, and impact, InDev welcomes you to join our team. Let&rsquo;s shape the future together.Pay: From $130,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20229

Data Engineer

BigBear.ai

<div>Overview:
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BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to conduct design, implement, and operate data management systems for intelligence needs. The successful candidate will design how data will be stored, accessed, used, integrated, and managed by different data regimes and digital systems. An employee in this position will work with data users to determine, create, and populate optimal data architectures, structures, and systems.</div><div></div><div> 
This position will be based out of Washington, D.C. or the greater National Capital Region (NCR). This is an opportunity to get in on the &ldquo;ground level&rdquo; of a new and exciting program with a critical Department of War (DoW) customer. An active TS/SCI w/poly is highly desired.</div> 
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What you will do:
<ul><li>Plan, design, and optimize data throughput and query performance.</li><li>
Participate in the selection of backend database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, HPC, etc.), their configuration and utilization, and the optimization of the full data pipeline infrastructure to support the actual content, volume, ETL, and periodicity of data to support the intended kinds of queries and analysis to match expected responsiveness.</li></ul>
What you need to have:
<ul><li>Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with a CI poly (or ability to obtain)</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a STEM field</li><li>
Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting analysis using data engineering, with at least a portion of experience within the last 2 years</li><li>
Deep experience using various data engineering tools and technologies (SQL, NoSQL, HPC, etc.) and of the ETL process, especially as it pertains to US Government customer systems</li></ul>
What we'd like you to have:
<ul><li>Current CI poly</li><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in data science, data engineering, computer science, mathematics, or another related field (an additional 5 years of experience may be substituted for this requirement)</li><li>
At least 12 years of experience supporting analysis using data engineering, with at least a portion of experience within the last 2 years</li><li>
Experience working creating products for Object Based Intelligence purposes</li><li>
Experience within the DoW and/or the US Intelligence Community</li></ul>
About BigBear.ai:
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BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai&rsquo;s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.</div><div></div><div> 
BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.</div></div><div></div>

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