Data Engineer Senior Principal

The Senior Principal Data Engineer will design, implement, and operate advanced data management systems that support intelligence mission objectives. This onsite role in College Park, Maryland includes defining data storage and access strategies, optimizing data pipeline and query performance, and maintaining secure, certified environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate data management systems to meet intelligence mission needs.
• Develop strategies for storing, accessing, integrating, and managing data across diverse systems and regimes.
• Partner with data users to define, create, and maintain optimal data architectures, structures, and systems.
• Plan, design, and optimize data throughput, query performance, and end-to-end data pipeline efficiency.
• Participate in selecting, configuring, and utilizing backend database technologies, including SQL, NoSQL, and HPC.
• Develop, maintain, update, and refine database solutions and related infrastructure.
• Maintain ISSO certification and ensure compliance with applicable security standards.
• Provide technical expertise across IT activities such as advanced data exploration, analysis, and synthesis.
• Research, apply, and support data science techniques to store, manipulate, transform, and present information.
• Perform and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for data science initiatives to leadership.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to improve mission capabilities.
• Lead efforts to develop and enhance database capabilities and computer-based visualization systems.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Less than 10% travel.
• Minimum experience: 8 years.
• Education: Master’s degree with 12 years of related experience or Bachelor’s degree with 17 years of experience.

Technologies

• SQL
• NoSQL
• HPC

Clearance and Verification

• Clearance Level: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph.
• Requisition Number (Req#): RQ228879.
• Requisition Type: Pipeline.
• Public Trust: None.
• Identity Verification Process:
  • Expected to be on camera during virtual interviews.
  • Reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
  • Authorize the collection, processing, and use of biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

Location

College Park, Maryland (Onsite Workplace)

Compensation

USD 147,292 - 199,278 per yearly

Benefits

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

Key Skills for Success

• Data Architecture Development
• Data Management
• Data Solutions