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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Guidehouse Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $113,000.0 - $188,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Databases, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Stores, Data Systems, Digital Assets, Knowledge Management, Meta-Data Management, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Enterprise Data Management, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Enterprise Integration, Stream Processing, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9237801/data-engineer

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.