Data Engineer

Data Engineer role supporting USTRANSCOM’s Global Bulk Fuel Management and Delivery (GBFMD) mission through enterprise data pipelines, integrations, and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data pipelines that ingest and manage data in Databricks, including integrations with Palantir Ontology and other enterprise platforms.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support Common Operating Picture (COP) development and related data integration efforts.
• Review and analyze Joint Petroleum Enterprise (JPE) data sources across applications, websites, programs, and operational systems to identify integration and improvement opportunities.
• Design and implement scalable ingestion processes that transform source data into structured formats for enterprise consumption and API development.
• Develop, publish, and maintain APIs providing standardized access to enterprise data for JPE stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain enterprise data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and data governance artifacts.
• Administer data structures, data topics, and data engineering processes while applying industry best practices.
• Participate in technical working groups and stakeholder meetings to support metadata requirements, data modeling, architecture decisions, and tool selection.
• Support preparation of presentations and technical materials for USTRANSCOM, Joint Staff, and Office of the Secretary of Defense governance forums.
• Provide technical recommendations supporting enterprise data modernization initiatives.
• Complete additional projects and tasks as assigned by program leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong proficiency with SQL and Python.
• Experience building and maintaining pipelines using Apache Spark, Kafka, or similar technologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience designing and implementing data integration solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Active Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.

Technologies

• SQL
• Python
• Databricks
• Palantir Ontology
• Apache Spark
• Kafka
• AWS
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform

Desired

• Experience with Databricks.
• Experience with Palantir Ontology.
• Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and enterprise data management.
• Experience with API development and RESTful web services.
• Experience with data modeling techniques and metadata management.
• Experience with Maven Smart Systems or similar logistics and supply chain platforms.
• Experience supporting the Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), or USTRANSCOM.
• Experience supporting Agile development environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits
• 401(k)
• Bonus and profit sharing
• Flexible hours
• Education reimbursement
• PTO

Eligibility Requirements

• Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
• Ability to travel within CONUS up to approximately 10%.
• Restricted to U.S. persons as defined under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Location and Salary

• Location: Onsite at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois (St. Louis, MO)
• Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 per year