Amentum

Data Engineer Mid

Amentum$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field
  • 3-5 years experience in data engineering or similar roles
  • Proficiency in programming languages, especially Python (or R)
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL database technologies
  • Knowledge of ETL tools and data pipeline frameworks
  • Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and services
  • Understanding of data governance and security practices

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable data architectures for intelligence operations
  • Develop automated processes for data ingestion and transformation from multiple sources
  • Build efficient data storage solutions using SQL and NoSQL technologies
  • Create and maintain data pipelines for batch and real-time processing
  • Implement data quality controls to ensure the integrity and reliability of information
  • Optimize query performance for rapid data retrieval by analysts
  • Ensure compliance with IC standards through data governance practices

Benefits

  • Standard 40-hour work week with flexibility between 0600 and 1800
  • Potential for shift work if necessary
  • Opportunity to participate in intelligence planning conferences and collaborative meetings
  • Involvement in developing critical intelligence operational capabilities
  • Comprehensive support for maintaining a safe and quality-focused work environment
Full Job Description
Purpose and Impact:

This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs, security clearance verification, and funding availability. We are seeking a Mid-Level Data Engineer to support various locations. The ideal candidate will need to do the following. Designs, implements, and maintains robust data pipeline architectures to support complex intelligence operations. This position is responsible for developing scalable data infrastructure using industry-standard practices for data integration and storage to enable efficient intelligence analysis and decision-making. The Data Engineer implements extract, transform, load (ETL) processes and real-time data processing solutions that facilitate the ingestion, transformation, and integration of diverse intelligence sources. This role requires expertise in creating and optimizing data models and schemas to support efficient querying and analysis by intelligence personnel while ensuring compliance with IC security standards and data governance requirements.

Work Schedule: Standard 40-hour work week between 0600 and 1800, Monday through Friday. Ability to work shift work if necessary.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement scalable data architectures to support intelligence operations, ensuring systems can handle growing volumes of data
  • Develop automated processes for data ingestion, transformation, and integration from multiple sources, including conditioning of non-standard datasets
  • Build efficient data storage solutions optimized for intelligence functions using appropriate SQL and NoSQL technologies
  • Create and maintain data pipelines for both batch and real-time processing to ensure timely availability of critical intelligence data
  • Implement data quality controls and monitoring systems that ensure integrity and reliability of information
  • Optimize query performance and data access patterns to support rapid retrieval of intelligence data by analysts
  • Implement data governance practices and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with IC standards
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive data documentation and lineage information to support data provenance requirements
  • Create robust security measures to protect sensitive data in accordance with classification guidelines
  • Collaborate with intelligence analysts to understand complex data requirements and develop appropriate technical solutions
  • Actively participate in JIOC intelligence planning conferences and exercises, 12 working groups, intelligence system capability development meetings, Joint and national-level intelligence coordination boards, and technical exchange meetings with mission partners


Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
  • Proficiency in programming languages essential for data engineering, particularly Python (or R)
  • Experience with database technologies including both SQL and NoSQL systems
  • Knowledge of ETL tools and data pipeline frameworks
  • Demonstrated experience with cloud-based data platforms and services
  • Understanding of data governance principles and information security practices
  • Experience designing and implementing data pipelines for batch and real-time processing
  • Demonstrated ability to optimize database performance and query efficiency
  • Experience integrating data from multiple sources and in various formats
  • Familiarity with intelligence data types and collection methodologies


Security Clearance Required:
  • TS/SCI. Ability to take a poly if requested


Minimum Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related technical field


Minimum Years of Experience:
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in data engineering, database administration, or similar roles.


This position is not designated as a safety sensitive position.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is

responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

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About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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