Data Engineer (Mid-Level) - 26-02821
Role summary
Navitas Partners is seeking a mid-level Data Engineer for a contract role in Harrisburg, PA. This hybrid position requires 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, with a 40-hour work week. The Data Engineer will lead performance management, analytics, and reporting for a large-scale public sector broadband program. Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining data infrastructure, data models, and workflows. The role involves creating Power BI dashboards and reports using DAX, optimizing SQL queries, and ensuring data accuracy and reliability. Collaboration with stakeholders and GIS teams is essential. Experience with SQL, data modeling, data integration, and Power BI is required, with preferred qualifications in DAX optimization, GIS concepts, data governance, and federal reporting.
## Job Title: Data Engineer (Mid-Level)
Location: Harrisburg, PA (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)
Type: Contract
Schedule: 40 Hours/Week
### Position Overview
"Navitas Partners, LLC" is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to lead performance management, analytics, and reporting initiatives for a large-scale public sector broadband program. This role offers the opportunity to design, enhance, and maintain data infrastructure supporting high-impact statewide initiatives.
The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in SQL, data modeling, and Power BI, along with the ability to work with diverse datasets and stakeholders.
### Key Responsibilities
- Lead development, maintenance, and governance of enterprise data systems, including programmatic, financial, geographic, and performance datasets
- Design and manage data models, schemas, and workflows to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability
- Establish and document data standards, definitions, and quality controls
- Integrate data from multiple internal and external sources into centralized, usable formats
- Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to communicate program performance and metrics
- Utilize DAX for calculations, measures, and advanced analytics within Power BI
- Write, optimize, and maintain SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis
- Ensure analytics solutions are scalable, repeatable, and aligned with stakeholder requirements
- Manage publishing, access control, and lifecycle of analytics products
- Support leadership with performance metrics, KPIs, and data-driven insights
- Produce reports, dashboards, and visualizations for internal and public-facing use
- Assist with federal and state reporting, compliance, and data submissions
- Collaborate with GIS teams to align data with geographic datasets and mapping requirements
- Provide subject-matter expertise on data quality, reporting strategies, and analytics approaches
- Prepare executive-level presentations, summaries, and briefings
### Required Qualifications
- Strong experience with SQL
- Basic to intermediate proficiency in Power BI
- Experience with data modeling and data integration
- Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
- Ability to work with diverse and complex datasets
### Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with DAX optimization
- Familiarity with GIS concepts and spatial data
- Understanding of data governance practices
- Experience with federal or regulatory reporting
### Nice to Have
- Advanced GIS expertise
- Advanced Power BI administration experience
- Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, R, etc.)
### Additional Information
- Hybrid work schedule (onsite and remote flexibility discussed during interview)
- Preference for candidates local to the Harrisburg, PA area
- Opportunity for contract extension based on project needs and funding
*For more details reach at* *resumes@navitassols.com*
About Navitas Partners, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing Technical / IT staffing firms in the US providing services to numerous clients. We offer the most competitive pay for every position. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.