ICF Next

Data Engineer (Clearance Required)

ICF Next$81K — $138K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • 2+ years of experience in federal or regulated enterprise data solutions
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field
  • Experience supporting federal or DoD programs, preferably DCSA
  • Strong knowledge of relational databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or Azure SQL
  • Familiar with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
  • Knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and integration patterns

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes
  • Develop and optimize cloud-based data architectures in AWS or Azure
  • Integrate structured and unstructured data from various sources
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, availability, and performance
  • Support ATO, RMF, and federal security requirements
  • Collaborate with DevOps on CI/CD and infrastructure as code
  • Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation for data flows

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with occasional travel to DC Metro area
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities to work on mission-critical federal programs
  • Strong focus on compliance with federal security requirements
  • Involvement in Agile methodologies
Full Job Description
The Work: We are seeking a Data Engineer to support federal government programs by designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure, and compliant data solutions. This role partners closely with data scientists, analysts, developers, and government stakeholders to enable data-driven decision-making across mission-critical systems.

Job Location: This is a fully remote role which may require occasional travel to the DC Metro area as needed for onsite client meetings. Preference to candidates located within the Washington, DC Metro area.

If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections.

What You Will Do:
  • Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes supporting large-scale federal data systems
  • Develop and optimize cloud-based data architectures in AWS or Azure environments (e.g., S3, Redshift, RDS, Databricks, Synapse)
  • Integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple government and third-party sources
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, availability, and performance across systems
  • Support ATO, RMF, and federal security requirements, including documentation and audit support
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), and deployment automation
  • Translate business and mission requirements into scalable technical solutions
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation for data flows, pipelines, and architectures
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and work closely with cross-functional teams


What You Will Bring With You:
  • Active Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility
  • 2+ years of experience designing and supporting enterprise data solutions in federal or regulated environments


What We Would Like You To Bring With You:
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • Prior experience supporting federal or DoD programs, preferably DCSA
  • Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Azure SQL, or similar)
  • Knowledge of data modeling techniques, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration patterns
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and modern data services
  • Experience supporting security, governance, and compliance requirements
  • Experience with data warehousing, reporting, and analytics platforms
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code


Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$81,499.00 - $138,549.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

About ICF Next

ICF Next is a global marketing and communications agency that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, energy, and transportation. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. ICF Next offers a comprehensive suite of services, including branding, digital marketing, public relations, and social media management. The company has a strong reputation for delivering innovative and effective solutions that help its clients achieve their business objectives. ICF Next is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and it has received numerous awards for its work in these areas.
Learn more about ICF Next
Size
8,000 employees
Market Cap
$1.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$54.9 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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