United States onlyUS Based Salary Range: $85,800 - $120,000 DOE
About Us
NGP VAN is the winningest technology platform in the history of democratic and progressive causes, working tirelessly to innovate and advance the technology our clients rely on to bolster our democracy. We help power the trailblazers, campaigners, and advocates fighting up and down the ticket for equality, racial justice, reproductive freedom, democracy, climate reform, and more— including the national Democratic committees and progressive organizations, thousands of Democratic campaigns, hundreds of labor unions, advocacy organizations, progressive and non-partisan PACs, and other organizations.
About the Role
The EA – Data Engineer supports the design, implementation, and maintenance ofBonterra’sEveryActionand NGP VANdatabase infrastructure for enterprise analytics systems. This role ensures reliable, scalable, and secure storage and access to structured and unstructured data used in analytics and reporting.Theycontributeto schema optimization, performance tuning, backup strategies, and integration with modern data platforms.This role spends more than 40% of its time supporting products designed for union and labor organizations and is therefore classified as a union position.
Essential Functions
Develop,maintain, andoptimizedatabases supporting enterprise analytics workloads across cloud andon-premiseenvironments
Implement data storage solutions that align with data modeling and AI integration needs, including relational and non-relational structures
Monitor database performance, execute tuning procedures, and resolve bottlenecks or failures proactively
Design andmaintaindatabase schemas, indexes, and partitioning strategies to support query efficiency and AI-driven analytics
Support data access, backup, and recovery strategiesin accordance withorganizational standards and compliance requirements
Ensure data integrity and security by applying role-based access controls, encryption standards, and audit logging
Collaborate with analytics engineers and platform teams to streamline data ingestion and integration into analytics environments
Participate in capacity planning and forecast database infrastructure needs based on product roadmaps
Document database configurations, operational procedures, and change management logs
Conduct root cause analysis and propose structural changes to improve system reliability
Support releasemanagement forchangesimpactingdatabase environments across staging and production
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
LEADERSHIP & NAVIGATION EXPECTATIONS
This position does not havepeoplemanagement responsibilities.
Works independently within assigned projects and escalates blockers appropriately
Supports team goals through consistent, high-quality contributions
KEY BEHAVIORS – THE “HOW”
Follows structured documentation practices for all database operations
Communicates technical decisions and risks clearly to peers and stakeholders
Incorporates feedback and iterates database designs for improved performance
OUTCOME EXPECTATIONS – THE “IMPACT”
Improves database reliability, scalability, and performance across analytics systems
Supports data availability anduptimethrough resilient architecture and monitoring
Enablesdownstream AI systems tooperateon optimized and secure data stores
Required Minimum Qualifications
Proficiencyin SQL and one database platform (e.g.,BigQuery,PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle)
Experience implementing and managing relational database structures
Experience building out ETL or ELT systems
Familiarity with scripting for automation (e.g., Bash, Python) and database monitoring tools
Understanding of backup, restore, and high-availability practices
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and implement corrective actions
Strong documentation and configuration management habits
Preferred Qualifications
1–3 years of experience managing databases in analytics or software engineering environments
Exposure to cloud-based databases and tools (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL, GoogleBigQuery, Snowflake)
Experience integrating databases with analytics platforms or AI models
Familiarity with data warehousing tools (e.g.,BigQuery,Snowflake, Redshift)
Previousexperience supporting union or public sector data systems
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience
This position is a part of a bargaining union represented by CWA Local 1101, 1400, 2336, or 13000.
At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.
Our Culture
At NGP VAN, we foster an inclusive, equitable culture where every team member belongs and contributes to meaningful impact. Read more about our values and culture here.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and growth - explore full details here.
Compensation and benefits for this role apply to full-time employees in the United States and may vary based on local standards, laws and norms. Pay is determined by location, skills, experience, and education, and is one part of NGP VAN's total rewards package, which may also include bonuses, incentives, equity, and a comprehensive benefits program.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
At NGP VAN, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please submit a request.
