The Brattle Group, a privately held, global economics consulting firm, is looking for a Data Engineer to join our Boston, MA or Washington, D.C. office.
The Data Engineer works in the data engineering team and alongside Brattle consulting teams to implement the latest technologies and provide expert guidance on technical workstreams.
Responsibilities will range from researching and implementing new tools, communicating with external clients, and creating reproducible scripts to clean, process, or analyze data.
Projects are wide-ranging with numerous opportunities for professional development, innovation, and growth.
We are seeking a candidate who has experience working as a Data Scientist or with applied data science experience that is interested in transitioning into a data engineering role.
Some of the day-to-day responsibilities of this role include: Developing processes and pipelines for cleaning, validating, and uploading data to tabular formats ex: SQL Server, Azure Databricks, or PowerBI, in collaboration with IT and project teamsWriting reproducible scripts (Python preferred) and defining processes that will classify, clean, and visualize unstructured text dataResearching and implementing new tools and technologies to improve or introduce capabilitiesLoading and supporting internal applications used for eDiscovery and structured text extractionLiaise with clients and Brattle IT to determine ideal mode of delivery of digitized data/information from client to Brattle project teamsMaintaining an internal repository of scripts for common work to be used throughout the firmGrow internal knowledge base by developing and presenting training courses to consulting staffKeeps abreast of new tools, software, and technologies and make recommendations to project teams for future deployment THE CANDIDATE Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field3-4 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in a professional services firmExperience working as a Data Scientist or in an applied data science roleProficiency with Python, SQL, and utilizing SQL in data solutionsExperience with cloud computing services (Microsoft Azure or AWS)Experience with Generative AI or other Machine Learning applications such as predictive modeling, classification, and clusteringExperience with R is a plusData visualization skills is a plusExcellent requirements gathering and project delivery skillsOutstanding verbal and written communication skillsStrong technical communication skills and experience writing for non-technical clientsAbility to estimate and convey project timelines, challenges, and milestonesAbility to work collaboratively and maintain a holistic view of project goalsEntrepreneurial orientation with an interest in owning research projectsPreference for experience working as a teaching assistantRequires the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and data anomaliesEvening/weekend work may be expected/required, including travel
Brattle offers a competitive benefits package, base salary, and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance.
The anticipated base gross salary range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $100,000 - $105,000 annually.
Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.
THE EMPLOYER
The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world.
We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists.
Brattle has 500 talented professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
For more information, please visit brattle.com.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, domestic partner status, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or HIV status (AIDS/HIV status), genetic information, sexual orientation, disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, drug or alcohol abuse or alcoholism, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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