Data Engineer (Junior)

Professional Solutions Delivered, LLC (ProSoDel) is a total solutions provider for government and commercial customers in the areas of Program Management, Logistics, Organizational Change Management, Communications, Training, and Information Technology (IT) Support Services. We are currently seeking a Data Engineer (Junior) to join our team of professionals in support of the USMC MCICOM G-9 Directorate.

Essential Duties & Job Functions

• Develop and refine the COLS framework installation function and subfunction capabilities, performance risk levels, and measures (COLS Refresh).
• Facilitate the development and implementation of the annual COLS other than labor costing, manpower costing, and performance management data collection efforts, including determining changes, analyzing and updating business rules, obtaining feedback, and responding to information requests.
• Determine and manage detailed requirements for refining and developing the LFSAppsCOLS Application, ensuring accurate data imports from other systems, and developing reports, splash pages, and dashboards for improved staff review.
• Refine and develop the COLS Power BI Dashboard, incorporating analyses and visuals using COLS data, PBIS data, and DAI data for organizational use.
• Provide administrative support for managing and maintaining the COLS App and COLS aspects of the Manpower App.
• Facilitate COLS functional communities of interest (HQ and regional experts) in refining COLS definitions, cost estimates, and performance data.
• Support the development and implementation of the COLS Executive Resource and Risk Management system for MCICOM COLS levels, aiding in leadership reviews and feedback loops.
• Analyze COLS OTL and Labor out-year cost estimate data for all organizational levels, ensuring validation, consistency, and decision-making accuracy, coordinated with BOS Study efforts.
• Review analytic results with subject matter experts for consistency with empirical data.
• Use DoD cost estimation techniques, statistical methods, and cost driver data for analysis.
• Recommendations must adhere to MIL-STD-3022 guidelines for VV&A for decision support.
• Analyze COLS cost estimates against PBIS, DAI, and COLS data to validate alignment and improve understanding.
• Conduct reviews and propose updates to orders, directives, and policies governing COLS programs, ensuring effective communication with G-5 leads.
• Facilitate development of the Commander’s Organizational Risk Estimate (CORE) report annually, including tool creation, data collection, training, analysis, and reporting.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations)

Education

• Must have at least three (3) years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree.

Experience and Requirements

• Must have experience using Python (preferably along with one or more of the following Pandas, Polars, Scikit-Learn, etc.)
• Must have familiarity with data structures & algorithms
• Must be able to travel both CONUS and OCONUS as required/necessary.
• Must have experience working with a diverse and often conflicting group of stakeholders from a cross section of all staff divisions/efforts.

Preferences and Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with cloud technology
• Skilled in developing executive-level correspondence and management programs involving executive-level participants.
• Proficiency in briefing senior Government and/or Military personnel (e.g., O-6 level and above), Military Commanders and their staff, organizational leaders, and peers.
• USMC or other Military service experience a HUGE PLUS.

Clearance

• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC); active DoD clearance highly desired.
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a drug screen in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.