Data Modeler

For more details, please connect with Soumya Nayak at soumyan@vgroupinc.com or call at (919) 892-9711. Job Title: Data Modeler Advanced Duration: Contract Location: Remote Position Type: Contract Hours Per Week: 40 Ceipal ID: SFL_DATA050_SN Job Code: PR901633-R173050 End Client: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Department: Office of Technology & Information Services Scope of Project The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), through its Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS), is requesting quotes from approved vendors to provide IT staff augmentation services. This RFQ is issued under the Department of Management Services (DMS) IT Staff Augmentation State Term Contract (STC), and only vendors currently on this contract are eligible to respond. Responsibilities: • Design, implement, and maintain robust data pipelines and architectures in Alteryx Designer. • Create and maintain logical data models in Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler. • Read, write, and update data. • Create and maintain ETL code repository. • Perform ad hoc data cleansing of data sets as needed. • Develop and implement data quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of environmental data. • Define data quality standards and metrics. • Execute procedures to monitor data quality. • Identify data issues and propose remediation plans. • Optimize data processing workflows and algorithms for efficiency, scalability, and reliability. • Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and security best practices in data handling, storage, and transmission. • Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies in data engineering and environmental science. • Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to optimize models and algorithms for data quality, security, and governance. • Monitor and tune data systems, identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, and implement caching and indexing strategies to enhance query performance. • Transform raw data into a usable format by applying data cleansing, aggregation, filtering, and enrichment techniques. • Establish the governance of data and algorithms used for analysis, analytical applications, and automated decision making. • Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior staff members and colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in D&A practices. Required/Preferred Skills: Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): • 3-5 years’ experience in data engineering, including designing and implementing data pipelines and ETL processes. • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex datasets and extract actionable insights. • Knowledge of relational database design and data modeling. • Experience with implementing data warehouses, data lakes, or data lakehouses. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. • Ability to work independently. • Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments. • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): • 5-10 years’ experience with Alteryx Designer. • Familiarity with environmental science, water quality, or related fields. • Experience with business intelligence tools such as Qlik Sense. V Group Inc. is a NJ-based IT Services and Products Company with its business strategically categorized in various Business Units including Public Sector, Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, Ecommerce, Projects, and Products. Within Public Sector business unit, we cater IT Professional Services to Federal, State and Local. We have multiple awards/ contracts with 30+ states, including but not limited to NY, CA, FL, GA, MD, MI, NC, OH, OR, CO, CT, TN, PA, TX, VA, NM, VT, and WA. If you are considering applying for a position with V Group, or in partnering with us on a position, please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have regarding our services and the advantages we can offer you as a consultant. Please share my contact information with others working in Information Technology. Website: https://www.vgroupinc.com/publicsector LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/v-group/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VGroupIT Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/vgroupinc