Junior Developer

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Junior Developer Job Description Summary

• D&G is seeking a Junior Developer to support USTRANSCOM’s role as the Single Manager for Global Bulk Fuel Management and Delivery (GBFMD) to establish and maintain a Foundational Data Ser for the Joint Petroleum Enterprise (JPE) and the Department of Defense (DoD). The Junior Developer will contribute to the design and development of how bulk fuel data will be stored, consumed, integrated, and managed by the JPE and digital systems. This includes supporting the development of a Global Common Operating Picture and other bulk fuel IT tools. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and be a part of a team responsible for ensuring successful DoD missions globally.
  
  

Roles & Responsibilities:  

• Common Operating Picture Support: Assist with data ingestion into Databricks, data transfer from Databricks into Palantir's Ontology, and front-end development tasks.
• JPE Data Set Support: Assist in reviewing JPE data sources (applications, websites, programs, COPs, etc.) and sourcing additional JPE Data. Support the ingestion of JPE data into a structured format that allows for API development. Contribute to making data available to the JPE in a standard, easy-to-access manner and assist in developing and publishing APIs for use.
• Data Dictionary Management: Support the management of a centralized repository of meaning, relationships to other data, origin, usage, format, and metadata for the JPE data set.
• Assist with administering data topics, data structure, and employment of best practices.
• Support and participate in working groups, meetings, and contribute to metadata requirements and data structure modeling discussions.
• Contribute to GBFMD equities presentations to USTRANSCOM, JS, and OSD governance boards as needed.
• Assist in preparing deliverables, per contract Performance Work Statement requirements, including weekly and monthly status reports, meeting minutes, trip reports, letters, memoranda, briefings, presentations, and reports.
• Complete ad hoc projects assigned by the Division Chief, Branch Chief, and Program Manager.
  
  

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in Python development.
• Familiarity with databases and data structures.
• Understanding of data management and engineering best practices.
• Experience working in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Ability to travel within CONUS, approximately 10% of the time.
  
  

 Eligibility Requirements:  

• DoD SECRET Clearance and ability to be granted DoD TS/SCI
• This role is restricted to U.S. person(s) (ie., U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other protected individuals under the immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))  
  
  

Desired Skills:  

• Experience with Databricks (Advana).
• Experience working with Python data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
• Familiarity with API development.
• Experience working with Maven Smart Systems or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment and quickly learn technical concepts.
• Experience working with DoD, DLA, or USTRANSCOM.
  
  

 Location:   

• This position is required to be on-site at Scott AFB, Illinois.
  
  

Who We Are:   D&G is one of the fastest growing companies in the Washington-DC area and honored to be named one of the “Best Places to Work” in the nation. We are an 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB), and Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) that has been recognized at the highest levels to include DHS Secretary and Secretary of the Army PM and Team of the Year Awards. We are driven to mission success through a combination of ownership, leadership, and accountability. We believe in giving back to our community and proudly supporting organizations such as Homes for Our Troops, SemperK9, and Wreaths Across America.   What We Offer:  

• Highly Competitive Salary 
• Outstanding Full-Time Benefits 
• Bonus, Profit Sharing 
• Telecommuting/Flexible Hours 
• Education Reimbursement 
• Generous PTO
• This role is restricted to U.S. person(s) (ie., U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other protected individuals under the immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). D&G Support Services will require proof of status prior to employment.