IT Specialist (Data Engineer)

Summary The Division of Data (DoD or Division) serves as the leading authority on developing, implementing, and operating the Commission’s data strategies. The Division is comprised of the Data Operations and Standards Branch (DOSB) and the Enterprise Data Analytics (EDA) section. This position is in the DOSB Branch.  Learn more about this agency Duties As a Data Engineer, you will: • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise data environments including data lakes, data warehouses, and lakehouse architectures.• Develop normalized, dimensional, star, and snowflake models to support advanced analytics.• Build ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and semi‑structured datasets and implement automated data quality monitoring.• Develop and manage event‑driven and streaming data pipelines using modern orchestration frameworks.• Implement data governance, classification, retention, and stewardship practices aligned to federal standards.• Apply Zero Trust security principles and support ATO processes consistent with NIST SP 800‑53, FISMA, and FedRAMP. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship Background/Security Investigation May be required to serve a one-year probationary period Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills and abilities) in the following areas: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Problem Solving – Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Qualifications CT-13: To qualify for the CT-13 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-12 level).  Specialized experience is defined that through which one has gained experience:• Designing and implementing enterprise data architecture, pipelines, and modeling solutions• Applying federal data governance and security frameworks• Developing data integration and orchestration solutions• Supporting BI, analytics, and/or machine learning workflows• Applying DevOps practices to data engineering Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This is a Bargaining Unit Position located in the National Treasury Employee Union (NTEU) Chapter 337. Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid.  Probationary Period:  As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; The needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government;  More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement. The overall salary range is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade.  A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer, therefore, it is important that your resume fully reflects all of your work experience. Note that the upper end of each range is typically applicable only to candidates with significant years of work experience and qualifications Please review the CFTC Compensation Program website for additional information.   The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.