Data Engineer (Mid-Level) - 26-02821

Job Title: Data Engineer (Mid-Level)

Location: Harrisburg, PA (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)
Type: Contract
Schedule: 40 Hours/Week

Position Overview

"Navitas Partners, LLC" is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to lead performance management, analytics, and reporting initiatives for a large-scale public sector broadband program. This role offers the opportunity to design, enhance, and maintain data infrastructure supporting high-impact statewide initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in SQL, data modeling, and Power BI, along with the ability to work with diverse datasets and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development, maintenance, and governance of enterprise data systems, including programmatic, financial, geographic, and performance datasets
• Design and manage data models, schemas, and workflows to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability
• Establish and document data standards, definitions, and quality controls
• Integrate data from multiple internal and external sources into centralized, usable formats
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to communicate program performance and metrics
• Utilize DAX for calculations, measures, and advanced analytics within Power BI
• Write, optimize, and maintain SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis
• Ensure analytics solutions are scalable, repeatable, and aligned with stakeholder requirements
• Manage publishing, access control, and lifecycle of analytics products
• Support leadership with performance metrics, KPIs, and data-driven insights
• Produce reports, dashboards, and visualizations for internal and public-facing use
• Assist with federal and state reporting, compliance, and data submissions
• Collaborate with GIS teams to align data with geographic datasets and mapping requirements
• Provide subject-matter expertise on data quality, reporting strategies, and analytics approaches
• Prepare executive-level presentations, summaries, and briefings

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with SQL
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Power BI
• Experience with data modeling and data integration
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
• Ability to work with diverse and complex datasets

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DAX optimization
• Familiarity with GIS concepts and spatial data
• Understanding of data governance practices
• Experience with federal or regulatory reporting

Nice to Have

• Advanced GIS expertise
• Advanced Power BI administration experience
• Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, R, etc.)

Additional Information

• Hybrid work schedule (onsite and remote flexibility discussed during interview)
• Preference for candidates local to the Harrisburg, PA area
• Opportunity for contract extension based on project needs and funding

For more details reach at resumes@navitassols.com

About Navitas Partners, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing Technical / IT staffing firms in the US providing services to numerous clients. We offer the most competitive pay for every position. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.