Databricks Data Engineer

GovCIO LLC is hiring a Databricks Data Engineer / Training Instructor as Key Personnel for a FEMA OEHP data engineering skills modernization program.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Key Personnel Databricks Data Engineer/instructor delivering a customized training and bootcamp program to up to 20 FEMA-OEHP staff already proficient in Databricks.
• Collaborate with FEMA-OEHP stakeholders during a 2-month pre-planning phase to finalize curriculum, project goals, and integration requirements.
• Create and administer a self-administered ~25-question initial skills assessment and tailor tutoring and curriculum depth based on individual results.
• Deliver weekly virtual training mapped to project milestones and integration tasks, using DHS/EHP datasets and real-world data where appropriate.
• Provide two 1-hour, 1-on-1 tutoring sessions per week per participant during a 1-month tutoring period.
• Lead weekly seminars combining lecture and hands-on labs, including a core topic plus an additional advanced track.
• Guide project-based learning to build solutions including:
  • Vector search tools
  • Data pipelines integrating Databricks with SharePoint, Power BI, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, and Power Platform
  • Predictive compliance-review models
  • Agentic compliance-review tools
  • Audit, logging, and reporting features
• Deliver Databricks platform training covering:
  • Advanced notebook development
  • Catalog management and permissioning
  • Pipeline construction and orchestration
  • MLflow
  • Delta Lake
  • Unity Catalog
  • Genie
  • AI Gateway/agents
  • Vector search
  • Data Factory
  • Dashboards
  • Security best practices
• Deliver data engineering concepts training including:
  • SQL (joins, CTEs, window functions)
  • Regex
  • Python for data transformations
  • Power BI DAX/M
  • Git integration
  • Medallion architecture ETL
  • Lakehouse architecture
  • Distributed compute/Spark
• Provide targeted training on Power Apps (canvas) and Power Automate (cloud and desktop), including building and diagnosing flows, basic Power Fx syntax, monitoring/diagnostics tools, and security best practices.
• Administer a self-administered ~25-question exit assessment to measure participant growth for program evaluation.
• Develop a standalone tiered training program (beginner/intermediate/advanced) and an accompanying Train-the-Trainer SOP so FEMA can train future employees.
• Support use of DHS/EHP datasets and assist with mapping and updating the EHP data dictionary as part of hands-on exercises.
• Maintain access to DHS computers and comply with required firewall clearances and DHS security requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field, with demonstrated deep expertise in Databricks and experience developing or delivering technical training with 12 years or (or commensurate experience).
• Deep hands-on expertise in Databricks: SQL and PySpark notebooks, Jobs/Workflows, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and MLflow.
• Experience implementing vector search within Databricks.
• Experience building and orchestrating data pipelines and integrations (e.g., Data Factory).
• Experience with AI model development, agentic workflows, and AI Gateway/agent tooling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power Platform: Power Apps (canvas), Power Automate (cloud and desktop), and Power Fx.
• Strong skills in SQL (joins, CTEs, window functions), Python, regex, and Git.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering technical training curriculum, hands-on labs, or bootcamp-style instruction.

Technologies

• Databricks, SQL, PySpark, Jobs/Workflows, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, MLflow
• Vector search, Data Factory, AI Gateway/agents
• Power Apps (canvas), Power Automate (cloud and desktop), Power Fx
• Python, regular expressions, Git
• Power BI, DAX/M, SharePoint, ESRI ArcGIS Pro/Online
• Genie, Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Automate
• Advanced notebook development, catalog management and permissioning
• Pipeline construction and orchestration, dashboards, security best practices
• Distributed compute/Spark, medallion architecture ETL, lakehouse architecture
• Monitoring/diagnostics tools, EHP data dictionary, Microsoft Teams

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience integrating Databricks with SharePoint, Power BI, ESRI ArcGIS Pro/Online, and Genie.
• Experience developing Train-the-Trainer SOPs or instructional design materials.
• Experience supporting federal or DHS training, data modernization, or compliance-review programs.

Clearance Required

• Ability to obtain and maintain suitability/Public Trust

Location: Remote (hybrid), Washington, DC metro area. Training delivery is virtual via Microsoft Teams, with instructor access to DHS systems required.

Key Personnel: This is one of two required Databricks Data Engineer positions under the contract.

Salary: USD 175,000 - 195,000 per year.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.