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# Junior Data Engineer/Scientist - Washington, D.C

- **Company:** Serco
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Outlook, Configuration Management, Network Interface Controllers, Information Technology Operations, Microsoft Office, NIPRNet, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Microsoft Power Automate, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/ACE5196345134DADAF3B09252F6B5A04/job/

## About the Role

* Must possess an active DoW Secret security clearance.
 * U.S Citizenship required
 * Bachelor's degree in professional engineering degree, computer science, management information systems, or related fields.
 * 1 year experience in related fields.
 * Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to work closely with all levels of personnel involved in IT operations and technical aspects of systems.
 * Ability to travel up to 10%.

Additional desired experience and skills:

 * 1 year of Microsoft Office Suite experience (Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel)
 * 1 year of Power Platform experience (Power BI, Power Automate, Power App)
 * 1 year of experience in Software Engineering (This can include internships, undergraduate work, and graduate assistantships)
 * 1 year of group experience in Software Engineering and Technical Project Management (This can include internships, undergraduate work, and graduate assistantships)

## Description

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy; Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Data Engineer/Scientist to support U.S. Navy's Team Submarine Program Offices at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC - (on-Site 5 days a week Mon-Fri).

This position will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors.

You will serve as a Junior Data Engineer/Scientist in support of VIRGINIA Class Program Office (PMS 450) initiatives stretching across various technical stacks (Flankspeed, AI/ML, and Digital Transformation). PMS 450 oversees the design, construction and delivery of the United States' newest attack submarine. This role supports all groups within the program and provides technical support and advisory services to various developers and technical support personnel across several technical stacks within the organization. The PMS 450 program is physically located at the Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia.

Must possess an active U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.

In this role you will:

 * Assist and participate in the system product life-cycle technical areas to include requirements, design, implementation, sustainment, and integration of systems supported by the PMS 450 technical team (SERCO).
 * Prepare and assist on System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs) such as Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), etc.
 * Manage, report, and mitigate technical risks communicating progress to internal and external stakeholders.
 * Decompose system capability into software/hardware and process requirements, collaborating with stakeholders on system requirements and articulating perspectives/concerns during system engineering collaborative events.
 * Assist in scoping technical project efforts including planning, scheduling, performance tracking, and coordination of resources.
 * Provide Courses of Action and trade-off analysis to inform design decisions considering cost, schedule, and performance.
 * Generate technical documentation and artifacts such as System Engineering Plans, Configuration Management Plans, and Interface Control Documents
 * Help with Media Management, messaging, app management, and SharePoint Platform development.
 * Support and help manage different Navy Systems such as but not limited to: Flank Speed, uNNPI/NIPR, uNMCI, SIPR/Mercury, CITIS, CDMS, NVD, and TSM.