Software Engineer/Data Science Librarian

Leidos Holding$107K — $195K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or Master's with 6+ years.
  • Top Secret Clearance necessary; TS/SCI with Polygraph may be required post-hire.
  • 5+ years in database design and support.
  • Strong expertise in Perl, Python, Java, SQL, and other coding languages.
  • In-depth knowledge of geospatial database management.
  • Ability to automate data workflows involving ingestion and validation.
  • Excellent public speaking skills for technical presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain databases for GEOINT product dissemination.
  • Develop and optimize data ingest, validation scripts, and stored procedures.
  • Integrate geospatial components to enhance data integrity.
  • Write shell scripts and manage Unix/Linux file systems.
  • Maintain Perl, Java, and Python code to improve automation.
  • Troubleshoot database and software issues related to content dissemination.
  • Deliver presentations and represent the organization in customer engagements.

Benefits

  • Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-office environment.
  • Opportunity to engage with a variety of stakeholders and enhance technical skills.
  • Exposure to multiple security domains and government operations.
  • Opportunity for public speaking and leadership in customer-facing roles.
Full Job Description

Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer / Data Science Librarian to manage and optimize databases supporting GEOINT product dissemination and to process expurgation requests for distributing discrete geospatial product packages to internal and foreign partners. This role is responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and ensuring the accuracy of spatial content databases—including country and state boundary generation—using NGA tools, ESRI ArcGIS, and related technologies. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in coding/script development, database management, geospatial components, and software engineering to ensure seamless data integrity, automation, and efficient dissemination.

This position requires a highly collaborative professional capable of working across multiple offices, maintaining and enhancing ingest and validation scripts, and supporting end‑to‑end software operations related to GEOINT product dissemination. Experience operating across multiple security domains is highly desirable. The role also demands strong public‑speaking skills and the ability to represent the organization in customer‑facing technical discussions and stakeholder engagements.

Primary Responsibilities:

Database Management & Spatial Content Generation

  • Manage and maintain databases supporting GEOINT product dissemination, including spatial content and country/state boundary generation.
  • Develop, optimize, and enhance data ingest and validation scripts, stored procedures, and code to ensure accuracy and efficient processing.
  • Integrate and optimize geospatial components such as Oracle Spatial, ArcSDE, and SDO_Geometry to improve data integrity and visualization.
  • Utilize Unix/Linux commands and file systems; write shell scripts, cron jobs, and manage file/folder permissions.

Software Engineering & Automation

  • Maintain and enhance Perl scripts, Java and Python code packages, and database constructs to improve automation and efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain schemas, stored procedures, and validation tools to ensure reliable GEOINT product integration.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software and database issues related to content dissemination, ensuring high availability and data integrity.
  • Render maps in ESRI ArcGIS using data queries and apply layers within the mapping environment.

Collaboration & Cross‑Domain Support

  • Work across multiple offices and security domains (NIPRnet/Xenon, SIPRnet, JWICS) to ensure secure and seamless data integration.
  • Engage with stakeholders, product owners, and data users to optimize data structuring, usability, and distribution.
  • Support end‑to‑end operations for software and database systems related to GEOINT product dissemination.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customer briefings and technical discussions.

Public Speaking & Customer Engagement

  • Develop and deliver presentations, briefings, and reports to customers, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
  • Represent the organization confidently in customer‑facing engagements, communicating technical concepts effectively.
  • Facilitate knowledge‑sharing sessions and training for internal and external stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:.
  • Bachelors degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 +years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
  • Top Secret Clearance to be considered and ability to obtain post hire a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
  • 5+ years of experience designing and supporting databases.
  • Strong experience with one or more of the following: Perl scripts, Python/Java code packages, SQL queries, C++ code, database constructs, schemas, and stored procedures.
  • Strong knowledge of database management with geospatial components.
  • Proven ability to optimize and automate data ingest, validation, and dissemination workflows.
  • Understanding of cross‑domain data management and security protocols (NIPRnet/Xenon, SIPRnet, JWICS).
  • Strong public‑speaking skills and experience delivering technical briefings.
  • Security+ certification.
  • Ability to engage across multiple offices to ensure database alignment with GEOINT product requirements.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex software and database issues.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills within cross‑functional teams.
  • Comfortable speaking with customers and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and transparency.
  • Understanding of data integrity, validation concepts, and data‑sharing agreements.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management structures.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working in government, defense, or intelligence environments.
  • Familiarity with cloud and on‑prem GIS/GEOINT database solutions.
  • Competency in ESRI ArcGIS for querying spatial data and applying multiple map layers.
  • Experience supporting software operations and maintenance for GEOINT content expurgation/dissemination.
  • Knowledge of automation frameworks and DevSecOps best practices.
  • Certifications in Database Management, GIS, or Software Engineering.
  • Prior experience leading technical discussions and customer briefings.


Original Posting:
June 1, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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