Junior Developer at Guidehouse in Fairview Heights, IL

Summary: Guidehouse is a consulting firm focused on operational effectiveness. They are seeking a Junior Developer to assist with data ingestion, API development, and data management tasks within their team. Responsibilities: - Common Operating Picture Support: Assist with data ingestion into Databricks, data transfer from Databricks into Palantir's Ontology, and front-end development tasks - JPE Data Set Support: Assist in reviewing JPE data sources (applications, websites, programs, COPs, etc.) and sourcing additional JPE Data. Support the ingestion of JPE data into a structured format that allows for API development. Contribute to making data available to the JPE in a standard, easy-to-access manner and assist in developing and publishing APIs for use - Data Dictionary Management: Support the management of a centralized repository of meaning, relationships to other data, origin, usage, format, and metadata for the JPE data set - Assist with administering data topics, data structure, and employment of best practices - Support and participate in working groups, meetings, and contribute to metadata requirements and data structure modeling discussions - Contribute to GBFMD equities presentations to USTRANSCOM, JS, and OSD governance boards as needed - Assist in preparing deliverables, per contract Performance Work Statement requirements, including weekly and monthly status reports, meeting minutes, trip reports, letters, memoranda, briefings, presentations, and reports - Complete ad hoc projects assigned by the Division Chief, Branch Chief, and Program Manager Required Qualifications: - An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED 'SECRET' Federal or DoD security clearance - Once onboard with Guidehouse, new hire MUST be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD 'TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)' security clearance - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field - One (1) or more years of experience in Python development - Familiarity with databases and data structures - Understanding of data management and engineering best practices - Experience working in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Azure) - Ability to travel within CONUS, approximately 10% of the time Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Databricks (Advana) - Experience working with Python data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) - Familiarity with API development - Experience working with Maven Smart Systems or similar platforms - Excellent communication and collaboration skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment and quickly learn technical concepts - Experience working with DoD, DLA, or USTRANSCOM Required Skills: Python development, Cloud environment Important Skills: Databricks, Data management best practices, API development Nice-to-Have Skills: Agile environment, Communication skills, Collaboration skills Benefits: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance, Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays, Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus, Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Basic Life & Supplemental Life, Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Student Loan PayDown, Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities, Skills Development & Certifications, Employee Referral Program, Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach, Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program, Mobility Stipend