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Introduction
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer to support the development and delivery of a cutting-edge visual analytic application. This role involves the design, development, and integration of data systems that power advanced graphics, high-performance computing, and analytical visualization tools for desktop and web-based platforms.
This is a proposal-based position; employment is contingent upon contract award and funding availability.
What You’ll Be Doing
Develop data analytics capabilities in support of web and desktop-based visual analytic software.
Facilitate large-scale analysis of structured and semi-structured relational data using open source, COTS, and GOTS technologies.
Design strategies for enterprise database systems and establish standards for operations, programming, and security.
Design, construct, and maintain large-scale relational databases.
Integrate new systems with existing data warehouse architectures and continuously refine system performance and functionality.
Translate raw data into actionable intelligence to support informed decision-making.
Lead major technical assignments and provide expert-level guidance across multiple project initiatives.
Evaluate performance metrics and recommend major changes to improve outcomes and ensure project success.
Potentially supervise junior engineers and technical staff.
Location and Travel Details
This position will be onsite 100% in the Washington, DC area.
Security Clearance and Citizenship Requirements
Active Top Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position. You must be eligible for SCI access and a CI Polygraph.
Required For This Opportunity
Five (5)+ years of experience in data engineering or a related technical field.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineer, Mathematics, or a related technical field is required. In lieu of a degree, will consider 4 years of additional employment.
Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing enterprise database systems.
Experience with data integration, transformation, and analysis at scale.
Proficiency with structured and semi-structured data processing.
Strong understanding of database security, architecture, and optimization techniques.
Ability to work independently or lead a team on complex technical assignments.
In lieu of experience, relevant certifications or a portfolio of prior work demonstrating equivalent capability may be considered.
Active Top Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position. You must be eligible for SCI access and a CI Polygraph.
Nice to Have Skills
Experience with technologies such as SQL, Python, Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience with data visualization tools and frameworks.
Understanding of DoD or Intelligence Community data systems.
Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
