REMOTE DoW Mid/Senior Data Engineer (Database Engineer) - 26859

HII's Mission Technologies division•Arlington, VA

3d•$90,000 - $145,000•Remote

About The Position

Come join our expanding team in the Warfare Systems Business Group at HII-Mission Technologies! We are seeking talented Data Architects to play a pivotal role in supporting Executive Order projects. This high-impact position focuses on enhancing a centralized data environment (CDE) that delivers auditable financial transaction data, improves transparency and accountability across DoW, and builds a robust common operating picture for senior leadership decision-making. Successful candidates are expert Python developers with strong relational database (SQL) skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset. You will translate strategic imperatives into actionable data solutions—ensuring the right data reaches the right stakeholders at the right time to drive mission success in a dynamic national security environment.

Requirements

Proven Python development experience, including building scalable data pipelines and automation solutions.
Ability to work independently while thriving in collaborative team settings.
Self-motivated initiator with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance at the time of consideration
Remote-eligible position; must align with Eastern Time Zone core business hours
2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of transactional data flows, financial management systems, and auditability requirements in DoW/security cooperation contexts.
Direct experience with ADVANA.
Advanced SQL proficiency for complex querying, performance tuning, database administration, and optimization.
Experience in SAFe Agile environments, including participation in PI planning, Scrum/Kanban ceremonies, and DevSecOps practices.
Candidate who resides in east coast

Responsibilities

Designs, models, documents, and governs the logical and conceptual data architectures, relationships, and schema evolutions for complex, enterprise-scale applications in support of tracking and accountability reforms.
Analyzes current and emerging system requirements, then develops comprehensive technical, structural, and organizational specifications to enable auditable, transparent data flows.
Establishes and enforces data modeling standards, capacity planning, and performance optimization to support high-reliability DoW environments.
Develops robust Python-based scripts and ETL/ELT pipelines for efficient, secure data ingestion, transformation, and integration from diverse sources.
Leverages deep expertise in Relational Databases (SQL) for advanced querying, schema design, optimization, and data integrity assurance.
Operates within Agile/SAFe development frameworks to deliver iterative, high-value increments aligned with business priorities and DoW policies.
Provides technical guidance and mentorship to align development efforts with strategic FMS reform objectives, including enhanced tracking, oversight, and reporting.
Performs additional duties as assigned or required to advance mission goals.