Contemporaries Inc. is supporting the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) in the recruitment of a Data Engineer to support environmental health and extreme weather research initiatives. This long-term contract opportunity offers remote work flexibility and will focus on developing and optimizing data infrastructure that supports scientific modeling, geospatial analytics, and computational research workflows.
Position Responsibilities:
Design and implement optimized database structures to support scientific modeling workflows.Develop and maintain data schemas that ensure efficient querying and storage for large-scale scientific datasets.Develop and enhance PTB, CHORDS, and HEW geospatial database management capabilities.Work with geospatial datasets and data formats such as NetCDF, GeoTIFF, HDF5, and other environmental data standards.Build, document, and maintain end-to-end model pipelines using reproducibility and version control standards.Develop workflows utilizing R-based Targets and Python-based Snakemake frameworks.Implement automated testing frameworks and validation protocols to ensure pipeline reliability and consistency.Develop and test protocols for GPU-accelerated execution of R- and Python-based models.Create documentation and best practices related to GPU resource allocation and performance monitoring.Design, develop, and deploy Shiny applications for real-time data exploration and model output visualization.Ensure visualization applications are user-friendly, performant, and integrated with existing data infrastructure.Optimize R-based models through parallelization, vectorization, and algorithmic improvements.Configure and optimize workflows within high-performance computing environments, including job scheduling and resource management.Port performance-critical components to compiled languages such as C++ or Rust when appropriate.Collaborate with scientific teams to provide technical guidance and support environmental health research initiatives.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Environmental Science, or a related field.Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in data engineering, software engineering, computational research support, or a related field.Strong experience using the R programming language.Experience designing and maintaining database structures supporting large-scale datasets.Experience developing reproducible data pipelines and workflows.Experience with shell scripting, including Bash.Experience working in Linux-based computing environments.Experience with batch job scripting and scheduling tools such as SLURM.Experience developing interactive applications using Shiny.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with geospatial or environmental datasets.Familiarity with geospatial data formats such as NetCDF, GeoTIFF, and HDF5.Experience using Python for workflow development or automation.Experience utilizing Snakemake, Targets, or similar pipeline orchestration frameworks.Experience supporting high-performance computing environments and GPU-enabled workflows.Experience optimizing code through parallelization, vectorization, or compiled languages such as C++ or Rust.Experience supporting environmental health, climate, or extreme weather research initiatives.Experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other federally funded scientific research programs.Experience contributing to technical documentation, scientific publications, or collaborative research efforts.Company DescriptionContemporaries is a government contracting firm who has been providing HR and Staff support to both federal and private organizations for over 35 years. Specializing in Administrative and related opportunities, while also working with Scientific, IT, Legal, Research, and related opportunities.Company DescriptionContemporaries is a government contracting firm who has been providing HR and Staff support to both federal and private organizations for over 35 years. Specializing in Administrative and related opportunities, while also working with Scientific, IT, Legal, Research, and related opportunities. Read LessContemporaries Inc. is a government contracting firm supporting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in their efforts to hire a Communications Specialist to support executive-level leadership on a full-time, onsite contract. This role is ideal for a polished and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in writing, editing, executive communications, and public-facing content support.
We are seeking a candidate who can confidently manage and streamline communication on behalf of leadership—serving as a liaison between executives, internal teams, and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting federal environments and be comfortable drafting high-level communications, managing correspondence, assisting with speech writing and talking points, and supporting limited web or public communication initiatives. This individual should be proactive, highly organized, and capable of handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, edit, and proofread a wide range of professional communications including memos, emails, briefings, reports, and executive correspondenceAssist with speech writing, talking points, and presentation materials for executive leadershipManage and oversee incoming and outgoing communications on behalf of executivesServe as a liaison between leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholdersAssist with web content updates, messaging reviews, or public-facing communication materials as neededProvide limited support for communication or outreach initiatives, including reviewing messaging or assisting with marketing-related materialsCoordinate and manage executive calendars, meetings, and scheduling (virtual and in-person)Prepare meeting agendas, capture detailed notes, and track follow-up actionsEnsure timely responses to correspondence and maintain organized communication workflowsReview and format documents to ensure clarity, consistency, professionalism, and alignment with organizational messagingSupport communication tracking, document control, and records management processesAssist with special projects related to communications, policy updates, or organizational initiativesMaintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion·
Candidate Qualifications & Profile
3–6+ years of experience in communications, executive support, public affairs, or administrative roles with a strong writing componentDemonstrated experience drafting, editing, and proofreading professional or executive-level communications (memos, briefings, emails, reports, speeches, or talking points)Prior experience supporting federal agencies or government contracts is preferredExperience supporting executives or senior leadership, including managing communications and acting as a liaisonStrong writing and editing background with the ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, concise, and professional messagingExposure to web content management, public-facing communication, or limited marketing/outreach support is preferredHighly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-visibility environmentProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel); familiarity with SharePoint or website content platforms is a plusProfessional, polished, and capable of handling sensitive or confidential information with discretionBachelor’s degree preferred (Communications, English, Public Policy, Marketing, Journalism, or related field)Company DescriptionContemporaries is a government contracting firm who has been providing HR and Staff support to both federal and private organizations for over 35 years. Specializing in Administrative and related opportunities, while also working with Scientific, IT, Legal, Research, and related opportunities.Company DescriptionContemporaries is a government contracting firm who has been providing HR and Staff support to both federal and private organizations for over 35 years. Specializing in Administrative and related opportunities, while also working with Scientific, IT, Legal, Research, and related opportunities. Read Less