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The NGB is the link between the Army and Air National Guard and the Department of War (DoW). You will support operations on the Minuteman project team, which manages the NGB's enterprise data environment within the DoW's central analytics platform, and plays a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the Minuteman Community Space's data infrastructure and systems. In this role, you will design and implement end-to-end data pipelines using ETL processes and technologies including Databricks, Python, Spark, Scala, JavaScript/JSON, and SQL, working closely with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and design optimal data models and architectures that ensure efficient data processing and analysis. This is a full-time opportunity. 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Onsite in Arlington, VA 1-2 days per week - Required\nCLEARANCE\nActive Secret security clearance\nU.S. citizenship is required since this role supports the U.S. Federal government\nCLIENT\nOUSD Personnel & Readiness (P&R), Minuteman project team\nWORK HOURS\n40 hours per week. 8 hours per day\nEMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION\nEmployment Classification Eligibility - W2\nCOMPENSATION\nSalary range: $155,000 - $165,000\nBenefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options\n West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. 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