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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer - **Company:** Mantech International Corporation - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data as a Services, Data Auditing, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Distributed Computing Environment, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Meta-Data Management, Office Suite, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Enterprise Data Management, Data Processing, Scripting, Apache Spark, Azure Security Center, Information Technology, Data Lineage, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Vertica, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9015803/data-engineer ## About the Role * 7 or more years of experience in data engineering, ETL/ELT pipeline development, or streaming architectures. Relevant additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree. * Expertise in distributed processing frameworks (e.g., Spark) and data warehousing concepts. * Demonstrated proficiency in SQL and Python for advanced data manipulation and scripting. * Experience with data quality assurance, governance, and preparing data for AI/ML models. * Proven experience designing, building, securing or monitoring scalable solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Azure Synapse, Databricks, or Azure Security Center)., * Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. * Hands-on experience with emerging data technologies like ClickHouse, Iceberg, and/or OpenSearch. * Familiarity with streaming platforms such as Kafka or Trino. * Prior experience supporting Intelligence Community data management initiatives. Clearance Requirements: * TS/SCI with ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph Physical Requirements: * The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. * Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. * Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. ## Description MANTECH seeks a motivated, career, and customer-oriented Data Engineer for a new initiative within the National Capital Region. This effort supports the rapid design, deployment, operation, and sustainment of enterprise-scale AI, data, and mission platform capabilities across a cloud, edge, and classified operational environment This role supports enterprise data ingestion, transformation, governance, and analytics pipeline development. You will ensure that data is AI-ready and optimized for operational deployment across the platform. 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