Data Engineer

Job Family : Operational Effectiveness Travel Required : Up to 10% Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS) What You Will Do : Design, build, and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines, data integration frameworks, and lineage-driven processing solutions that support entity resolution, provenance tracking, data reconciliation, source routing, data sanitization, governance, continuity, recovery, and the reliable delivery of trusted data assets across the enterprise. Develop and manage data models, schemas, and datasets while ensuring data quality, consistency, lineage, provenance, and lifecycle management. Implement batch and real-time data processing capabilities, monitor data flows, and support recovery, reconciliation, and continuity procedures across platforms. Build and maintain databases, data stores, APIs, and supporting infrastructure to enable reliable access to trusted data assets. Implement data governance, access controls, retention policies, and security measures to protect sensitive information and support compliance requirements. Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and operational teams to integrate data sources, resolve data issues, and support evolving business and mission needs. Monitor data performance, identify opportunities for automation and optimization, and improve the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of data solutions. Produce technical documentation, data standards, and implementation guidance that support system operations, modernization efforts, and continuous improvement. What You Will Need : Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET" security clearance. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field. EIGHT (8)+ years of relevant experience in designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining data pipelines, databases, integration solutions, or enterprise data platforms. Experience with data engineering, database management, ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, system integration, and modern development practices. What Would Be Nice To Have : Master's Degree in a related discipline. Experience in intelligence, national security, defense, technology, finance, or private-sector mission environments. Experience supporting data governance, data quality, metadata management, lineage, provenance, or records management initiatives. Experience developing data architectures, technical products, operational frameworks, or enterprise data solutions. Experience working across organizations and integrating diverse stakeholder requirements. Familiarity with data analytics, AI/ML, knowledge management, graph analytics, or operational planning. Experience supporting executive decision-making, reporting, or governance processes through data-driven solutions. Demonstrated ability to improve data processes, methodologies, platform performance, and mission outcomes. Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments and manage competing priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. What We Offer : Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending