<p>I’m building a world-class team to power our next generation of data products. We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer who knows AWS inside and out—someone who can <strong>design secure, scalable data pipelines</strong>, <strong>own ETL/ELT workflows</strong>, <strong>engineer cloud data infrastructure</strong>, and <strong>deliver dimensional and semantic models</strong> that our analysts, data scientists, and applications can trust.</p><p>You’ll work closely with product, security, platform engineering, and analytics to move our architecture toward a <strong>real-time, governed, cost-aware</strong>, and <strong>highly automated</strong> data ecosystem.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Design & build end-to-end pipelines</strong> on AWS (batch and streaming) using services like <strong>Glue, EMR, Lambda, Step Functions, Kinesis, MSK</strong>, and <strong>Fargate</strong>.</li><li><strong>Develop robust ETL/ELT</strong> (PySpark, Spark SQL, SQL, Python) for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data at scale.</li><li><strong>Own data storage & processing layers</strong>: <strong>S3 (Lake/Lakehouse), Redshift (or Snowflake on AWS), DynamoDB</strong>, and <strong>Athena</strong> with strong partitioning, compaction, and performance tuning.</li><li><strong>Implement data models</strong> (3NF, dimensional/star, Data Vault, Lakehouse medallion) for analytics and operational workloads.</li><li><strong>Engineer secure infrastructure-as-code</strong> with <strong>Terraform</strong> (or <strong>CDK</strong>) across multi-account setups; implement CI/CD via <strong>GitHub Actions</strong> or <strong>AWS CodeBuild/CodePipeline</strong>.</li><li><strong>Harden security & governance</strong>: use <strong>IAM</strong>, <strong>Lake Formation</strong>, <strong>KMS</strong>, <strong>Secrets Manager</strong>, <strong>VPC/PrivateLink</strong>, <strong>GLUE Catalog</strong>, and fine-grained access controls. Partner with SecOps on compliance (e.g., <strong>SOC 2</strong>, <strong>FedRAMP</strong>, <strong>HIPAA</strong> depending on dataset).</li><li><strong>Observability & reliability</strong>: build monitoring with <strong>CloudWatch</strong>, <strong>OpenTelemetry</strong>, and data quality checks (e.g., <strong>Great Expectations</strong>, <strong>Deequ</strong>), implement SLOs and alerts.</li><li><strong>Champion best practices</strong>: code reviews, testing (unit/integration), documentation, runbooks, and blameless postmortems.</li><li><strong>Mentor</strong> mid-level engineers and collaborate on architectural decisions, standards, and technical roadmaps.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Since it’s 2026, the Data Engineering landscape in DC has shifted heavily toward <strong>Cloud-Native architectures</strong> and <strong>GenAI-ready pipelines</strong>. Robert Half typically recruits for both their internal corporate teams and their high-end consulting arm (Protiviti).</p><p>Here is a tailored job description based on current 2026 market standards and Robert Half’s specific hiring trends in the District.</p><p><br></p><p>Job Title: Data Engineer</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC (Hybrid – Downtown DC Office)</p><p><strong>Company:</strong> Robert Half </p><p><strong>Employment Type: </strong>Contract-to-Hire</p><p>Role Overview</p><p>As a Data Engineer at Robert Half, you will be the backbone of our data-driven decision-making process. You aren't just "moving data"; you are architecting the flow of information that powers our localized market analytics and global recruitment engines. In the DC market, this often involves handling high-compliance data environments and integrating cutting-edge AI frameworks into traditional ETL workflows.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, you will play a key part in designing and implementing secure, scalable solutions to support data and analytics initiatives. This is a long-term contract position, offering the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful projects.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop, test, and maintain robust data pipelines and engineering solutions to support analytics and integrate new data sources.<br>• Collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and external vendors to evaluate and implement reliable, scalable, and secure technologies.<br>• Create efficient, automated processes to handle repetitive data management tasks.<br>• Conduct targeted data manipulation and analysis across diverse datasets.<br>• Implement advanced security measures within data warehouses and analytics platforms to counter evolving threats.<br>• Document technical processes and solutions to ensure seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing.<br>• Monitor and optimize system performance to ensure scalability and reliability.<br>• Stay updated on emerging data engineering trends and incorporate them into workflows.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Business Analyst to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Baltimore, Maryland. This role requires a strong analytical mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams while working on challenging projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in handling large data sets and supporting financial and regulatory initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct detailed analysis and documentation to support account opening processes and project tracking.</p><p>• Prepare and summarize meeting notes to ensure effective communication and alignment across teams.</p><p>• Utilize advanced data skills to format large data sets for testing, including performing lookups and pivot operations.</p><p>• Develop reports and dashboards with Power BI to support business decision-making.</p><p>• Apply knowledge of payment systems, including clearing processes and messaging standards, to enhance operational efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project milestones and deadlines are met successfully.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvement and propose actionable solutions.</p><p>• Facilitate cross-functional communication to ensure smooth execution of business objectives.</p>
<p>Large and rapidly growing construction and engineering firm is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their team. This is a newly created position for an organization that has a strong history of promoting from within and providing a terrific culture, professional growth and competitive compensation packages resulting in long tenure within the team. The Financial Analyst will be based out of the corporate HQ in Tysons Corner.</p><p><br></p><p>Core Responsibilities include:</p><p><br></p><p>Project Cost Control</p><p>Collaborate with project management team to create accurate budgets and manpower forecast for multi-year construction projects.</p><p>Monitor and control indirect costs by performing budget to actual variance analysis weekly, identifying and eliminating root cause for variances.</p><p>Establish accurate cash flow forecast to ensure the project is cash positive for the duration.</p><p>Ensure accurate and timely complex multi-million-dollar billing submission on monthly basis.</p><p><br></p><p>Project Procurement Planning</p><p>Lead procurement planning effort for the project. Work closely with project management team to develop detailed procurement plan for the project after award ensuring compliance and logistics are included.</p><p>Help project team procure the job according to plan.</p><p>Perform monthly analysis of actual bought vs. plan.</p><p><br></p><p>Work Breakdown Structure:</p><p>Assist project management team in establishing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) at the time of award.</p><p>Assist with maintenance of WBS responsibilities at the project level.</p><p>Ensure WBS is maintained throughout the project duration.</p><p><br></p><p>Project Controls:</p><p>Assist project team with monthly financial forms including providing cost analysis with explanation for variances, ensure acceptable justification for variances and help in preparation of monthly financials for review.</p><p><br></p><p>Please apply directly to this posting or contact Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, via LinkedIn</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic organization to hire a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> who will play a key role in <strong>budgeting</strong>, <strong>forecasting</strong>, and <strong>financial modeling</strong> for a diverse <strong>real estate portfolio</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys providing actionable insights to senior leadership. The hiring manager is fantastic and having placed multiple people in this group over the years, the feedback has always been terrific. People stay and are promoted often multiple times.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate <strong>annual operating budgets</strong> and <strong>quarterly forecasts</strong> for assigned properties</li><li>Collaborate with <strong>accounting</strong> and <strong>operations teams</strong> on monthly and quarterly close processes</li><li>Develop and maintain <strong>financial models</strong> to support <strong>strategic initiatives</strong>, <strong>capital projects</strong>, and <strong>investment decisions</strong></li><li>Analyze <strong>performance trends</strong>, identify <strong>risks and opportunities</strong>, and provide recommendations to management</li><li>Prepare and present reports on <strong>revenue</strong>, <strong>NOI</strong>, <strong>occupancy</strong>, and other key metrics</li><li>Support <strong>asset management</strong> with <strong>lease and capital alternative modeling</strong></li><li>Drive <strong>P&L forecasting</strong> and <strong>performance reporting</strong> at property and portfolio levels</li><li>Participate in organizational projects and <strong>ad-hoc analysis</strong> as needed</li></ul><p>If you’re ready to make an impact in a growing organization, <strong>apply today or contact Jim Meade at Robert Half</strong>.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst/Manager to join our team in Tysons, Virginia. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing financial operations and ensuring the accuracy of project cost controls and billing processes. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with project teams and stakeholders to deliver timely financial insights and maintain the integrity of financial records. This is an in-office position with an organization that is exploding with growth and offers interesting and challenging work, professional growth, terrific environment and an attractive total compensation package.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and monitor accurate budgets and manpower forecasts for multi-year programs in collaboration with project managers.</p><p>• Analyze indirect costs weekly, providing variance analysis and recommendations to address discrepancies.</p><p>• Create and maintain cash flow forecasts to ensure projects remain cash-positive, making adjustments as necessary.</p><p>• Prepare and submit complex monthly billing, ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions.</p><p>• Track contract reconciliations and change orders to ensure accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Generate ad-hoc reports for project managers and executives to support decision-making.</p><p>• Conduct monthly project reviews to evaluate financial performance and address variances.</p><p>• Assist project teams in preparing and reviewing monthly financial forms, ensuring explanations for any variances are documented.</p><p>• Lead procurement planning efforts, collaborating with teams to establish detailed procurement plans and monitor adherence.</p><p>• Manage order entry and work order creation in relevant systems to support service operations and ensure timely scheduling.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst/Manager to oversee and enhance financial operations within a technology-driven environment. This role will focus on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for IT projects, capital expenditures, and operational expenses. You will play a critical part in ensuring resource optimization, financial transparency, and the successful delivery of strategic initiatives. This is an in-office position with a phenomenal organization that offers career growth opportunities, exciting and challenging work, and excellent environment and highly competitive total compensation packages.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop, implement, and monitor annual budgets and forecasts for IT operations and capital expenditures.</p><p>• Collaborate with IT leaders, project managers, and finance teams to create detailed budgets and financial plans for technology projects.</p><p>• Analyze and report on costs related to infrastructure, software, hardware, and cloud services.</p><p>• Manage vendor agreements and software licensing expenditures, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.</p><p>• Partner with development teams to track financial performance and resource allocation for internal IT projects.</p><p>• Conduct variance and trend analyses to identify financial risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to IT leadership and senior management on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</p><p>• Maintain detailed tracking and reporting mechanisms for approved business cases and cost-benefit analyses.</p><p>• Design and refine dashboards, KPIs, and ad hoc reports to monitor technology investments and project outcomes.</p><p>• Lead initiatives to improve financial reporting processes and optimize resource utilization within the IT function.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Financial Data Analyst to join our client's team in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in financial analysis and data modeling to support strategic business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, technical proficiency, and a passion for working with financial data to drive insights and improvements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead project planning and execution, ensuring tasks are delegated effectively and deadlines are met.</p><p>• Design and implement innovative processes and improvements to enhance operational efficiency.</p><p>• Develop and deliver training initiatives for team members on essential programs and tools.</p><p>• Create advanced SQL queries and formulas to analyze and manipulate complex datasets.</p><p>• Optimize data models in Oracle, Excel, and Power BI to improve performance and usability.</p><p>• Quickly adapt to new tools and technologies to support evolving project needs.</p><p>• Utilize extensive company knowledge or resourcefulness to locate and apply necessary information.</p><p>• Access and retrieve data efficiently from available data warehouses for analytical purposes.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide actionable insights through data visualization and analysis.</p><p>• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data used for decision-making.</p>
<p><strong>Financial Analysts – Stable & 4 days WFH Hybrid | Columbia, MD</strong></p><p>A leading global technology and solutions organization is expanding its U.S. finance team and is seeking <strong>multiple Financial Analysts</strong> to support continued growth. This is an outstanding opportunity for professionals who enjoy analytical work, cross‑functional collaboration, and contributing directly to strategic business decisions.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>In this position, you will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis. You’ll partner with operations, engineering, and finance leadership to provide insights that drive business outcomes. The environment is fast‑paced, international, and highly collaborative.</p><p>This role offers a <strong>hybrid schedule</strong>—primarily remote with <strong>one day per week</strong> in the Columbia, MD office.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and reporting packages</li><li>Perform variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to leadership</li><li>Support budgeting cycles and long‑range planning activities</li><li>Analyze operational metrics and identify trends</li><li>Collaborate across departments to improve financial visibility and decision-making</li><li>Prepare presentations for senior management</li></ul><p><strong>If you are qualified and interested please email your resume to Jim Meade at Robert Half right away.</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Budget Analyst to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland, on a Contract to permanent basis. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, analyzing, and monitoring a variety of budgets, including departmental, grant, program, and development budgets. This position requires strong analytical abilities, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and proficiency in financial reporting tools and software.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and manage annual budgets for various programs and initiatives, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Conduct analyses of financial documents to assess impacts on budgets and operations.</p><p>• Monitor income and expenditures, identify areas of concern, and recommend budget modifications as needed.</p><p>• Prepare and submit required forms, invoices, and supporting documentation for assigned areas.</p><p>• Analyze performance indicators, such as vacancy and utilization rates, to evaluate program efficiency.</p><p>• Forecast financial positions for assigned programs and provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Review requisitions and personnel forms to confirm proper allocation of costs and available funding.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Budget Analyst to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a critical role in preparing, analyzing, and managing budgets. This role requires strong analytical abilities, proficiency in accounting principles, and expertise in creating detailed reports and narratives to support financial decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and manage annual budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidelines.</p><p>• Conduct budget reviews and modifications and resolving discrepancies as needed.</p><p>• Monitor program expenditures, analyze financial performance indicators, and report areas of concern.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts based on budget analysis results.</p><p>• Analyze performance measures, assisting staff with adjustments and ensuring alignment with financial operations.</p>
<p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p> We are seeking a <strong>Workday Business/Systems Analyst</strong> to support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing maintenance of Workday applications. This role partners with HR, Finance, and IT teams to gather business requirements, configure Workday solutions, and ensure the system supports organizational processes effectively.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the <strong>functional and technical liaison</strong> between business stakeholders and IT teams for Workday-related initiatives.</li><li>Gather, analyze, and document <strong>business and system requirements</strong> for Workday enhancements, implementations, and integrations.</li><li>Configure and support <strong>Workday modules</strong> such as HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, or Time Tracking.</li><li>Assist with <strong>Workday implementations, upgrades, and new feature releases</strong>.</li><li>Create and maintain <strong>Workday reports, dashboards, and data extracts</strong> to support business operations and decision-making.</li><li>Troubleshoot <strong>system issues, data discrepancies, and user access concerns</strong>.</li><li>Support <strong>integration efforts</strong> between Workday and third-party applications.</li><li>Work with stakeholders to improve <strong>business processes and system workflows</strong> within Workday.</li><li>Develop <strong>documentation, training materials, and user guides</strong> to support adoption and system usage.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p> We are seeking a <strong>Workday Business/Systems Analyst</strong> to support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing maintenance of Workday applications. This role partners with HR, Finance, and IT teams to gather business requirements, configure Workday solutions, and ensure the system supports organizational processes effectively.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the <strong>functional and technical liaison</strong> between business stakeholders and IT teams for Workday-related initiatives.</li><li>Gather, analyze, and document <strong>business and system requirements</strong> for Workday enhancements, implementations, and integrations.</li><li>Configure and support <strong>Workday modules</strong> such as HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, or Time Tracking.</li><li>Assist with <strong>Workday implementations, upgrades, and new feature releases</strong>.</li><li>Create and maintain <strong>Workday reports, dashboards, and data extracts</strong> to support business operations and decision-making.</li><li>Troubleshoot <strong>system issues, data discrepancies, and user access concerns</strong>.</li><li>Support <strong>integration efforts</strong> between Workday and third-party applications.</li><li>Work with stakeholders to improve <strong>business processes and system workflows</strong> within Workday.</li><li>Develop <strong>documentation, training materials, and user guides</strong> to support adoption and system usage.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p> We are seeking a <strong>Workday Business/Systems Analyst</strong> to support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing maintenance of Workday applications. This role partners with HR, Finance, and IT teams to gather business requirements, configure Workday solutions, and ensure the system supports organizational processes effectively.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the <strong>functional and technical liaison</strong> between business stakeholders and IT teams for Workday-related initiatives.</li><li>Gather, analyze, and document <strong>business and system requirements</strong> for Workday enhancements, implementations, and integrations.</li><li>Configure and support <strong>Workday modules</strong> such as HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, or Time Tracking.</li><li>Assist with <strong>Workday implementations, upgrades, and new feature releases</strong>.</li><li>Create and maintain <strong>Workday reports, dashboards, and data extracts</strong> to support business operations and decision-making.</li><li>Troubleshoot <strong>system issues, data discrepancies, and user access concerns</strong>.</li><li>Support <strong>integration efforts</strong> between Workday and third-party applications.</li><li>Work with stakeholders to improve <strong>business processes and system workflows</strong> within Workday.</li><li>Develop <strong>documentation, training materials, and user guides</strong> to support adoption and system usage.</li></ul><p><br></p>