As a Lead Real World Data Linkage Engineer, you will join a dynamic team managing complex data linkage initiatives for Federal projects, requiring deep technical expertise and leadership in secure data environments. Your responsibilities include overseeing data transfer, processing, and harmonization activities while ensuring compliance with Federal security policies. You will develop and optimize linkage algorithms, manage risk and quality assurance, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have over five years of experience as a project or task lead, with expertise in data-related projects, statistical analysis, cloud services, and data engineering. Knowledge of data linkage methodologies such as deterministic and probabilistic approaches is essential, along with familiarity with Federal security standards. Additional skills like CMS data handling, AI/ML methods for optimization, and data quality assurance processes are highly valued.
Skills
Python
SQL
Kubernetes
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Terraform
CI/CD
Docker
PostgreSQL
Snowflake
Apache Hadoop
Hive
Spark
R
SAS
PowerBI
Tableau
Git
Jenkins
POI
PPRL
Deterministic Linkage
Probabilistic Linkage
What you'll do
Lead complex data linkage projects involving large datasets, ensuring compliance with Federal security policies.
Develop and optimize linkage algorithms to evaluate and enhance accuracy using statistical metrics.
Manage risk, quality assurance, and maintain strict data security for Federal datasets throughout project lifecycle.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders through clear verbal and written communication on project status and outcomes.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members in data linkage methodologies and best practices.
What we're looking for
5+ years experience as project or task lead in data-related initiatives.
Deep technical expertise in managing large-scale, secure data environments for Federal projects.
Proven ability to develop and optimize linkage algorithms using statistical metrics.
Extensive knowledge of data linkage methodologies including deterministic and probabilistic approaches.
Strong understanding of Federal security policies, procedures, and standards.
Market check
Salary context
This
$99,000–$225,000
range sits above
48%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$128,050–$206,700
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,800–$211,400
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting
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