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# Data Engineer - CDAO Central

- **Company:** Agile Defense
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $165,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Data as a Services, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Systems, Data Visualization, Distributed Data Store, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Cloud Platform System, Feature Engineering, Apache Spark, Pyspark, Scikit Learn, Information Technology, Xgboost, Machine Learning Operations, Api Design, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9062141/data-engineer-cdao-central

## About the Role

This role requires strong technical communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and experience working in agile environments that value reproducibility, testing, and continuous delivery. Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms such as Databricks, Palantir, or AWS-native data services is highly preferred.

Education and Background

Typically has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field (masters degree preferred)., and 3+ years of experience in data engineering or software engineering, with demonstrated experience in designing and managing complex data pipelines., or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required.

Years of Experience

3+ years

Required Skills

 * Experience with data visualization and storytelling using tools such as Palantir's MSS Workshop and Slate applications

Preferred Skills

 * 4+ years of experience in applied data science, Palantir Foundry development, or data pipeline development.
 * Proficient in Python, SQL, and distributed data frameworks (e.g., Spark, Databricks, PySpark).
 * Experience developing ML models from training to deployment using industry-standard tools and libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, XGBoost).
 * Familiarity with MLOps, API development, and secure cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Palantir Foundry).
 * Strong understanding of data validation, model testing, and performance evaluation techniques.
 * Excellent technical communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

## Description

Agile Defense is seeking a Data Scientist / Engineer to support the design, development, and operational deployment of scalable, AI-enabled data solutions within the Department of Defense's CDAO ADA IR program. This role is part of a multidisciplinary team integrating advanced analytics, machine learning, and engineering practices into mission-critical environments at Combatant Commands.

You will help shape and deploy data pipelines, pre-processing workflows, feature engineering strategies, and machine learning services within secure, containerized environments. The ideal candidate brings a hybrid of statistical modeling fluency and hands-on software engineering expertise. You will collaborate closely with product managers, full-stack developers, platform engineers, and mission stakeholders to transform raw data into meaningful insights and decision-support tools., * Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

 * Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
 * Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
 * Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
 * Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
 * Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.


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