Data Analytics Engineer

About Oddball

Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Data Analytics Engineer to support the VA RISE program, a federal initiative focused on improving how the Department of Veterans Affairs collects, integrates, and leverages data to better serve veterans. In this role, you’ll work closely with analysts, engineers, architects, product owners, and federal stakeholders to extract insights from complex data sets, build data pipelines, and support scalable reporting systems. You’ll work across both structured and semi-structured data to help transform and improve outcomes for veterans through data-driven decision-making.

What You'll Bring

• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in a data analytics or data engineering role, with a strong background working in large, regulated environments.
• SQL Expertise: Expertise in SQL (PostgreSQL, T-SQL, or equivalent) for complex data manipulation, wrangling, and pipeline development.
• Python Proficiency: Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and data transformations (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
• ETL/ELT Pipeline Experience: Experience designing and building ETL/ELT pipelines, with hands-on skills in modern data platforms like Databricks and Synapse.
• Database Understanding: A solid understanding of relational database systems, including data modeling, schema design, and optimization.
• Business to Technical Translation: Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and build insightful dashboards and visualizations using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Agile Environment Experience: Experience working in Agile environments, collaborating with product and engineering teams.

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and working with protected data (e.g., HIPAA, PII/PHI).
• Exposure to cloud data tools (e.g., AWS Redshift, S3, or Azure Data Lake).
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, Git, or other collaboration tools in Agile delivery.
• Prior work supporting VA data modernization, CDW, or the Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) efforts.

Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically.
• Security Clearance: Must be able to attain a low-level security clearance.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

• Fully remote.
• Annual stipend.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package.
• Company Match 401(k) plan.
• Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing hello@Oddball.io.

Compensation

At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

• United States Wage Range: $110,000 – $150,000