Data Engineer

Guidehouse • Dc, DC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines, data integration frameworks, and lineage-driven processing solutions.
• Develop and manage data models, schemas, and datasets.
• Implement batch and real-time data processing capabilities.
• Build and maintain databases, data stores, APIs, and supporting infrastructure.
• Implement data governance, access controls, retention policies, and security measures.
• Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and operational teams.
• Monitor data performance, identify opportunities for automation and optimization.
• Produce technical documentation, data standards, and implementation guidance.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior