Data Engineer TS/SCI

Parsons Corporation•Arlington, VA

22h•$112,200 - $196,400

About The Position

Parsons is looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our Joint Staff Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) team. In this role, you will architect and deliver scalable data solutions supporting Department of Defense mission objectives, enabling advanced analytics, AI, and operational decision support across Joint Staff Directorates.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or analytics roles
Proficiency in SQL, Python, or similar scripting languages for data manipulation and pipeline development
Experience with ETL processes, data modeling, and integrating complex data sources
Strong understanding of data security, governance, and compliance in federal/DoD environments

Nice To Haves

Experience with Palantir Foundry or Maven Smart Systems (MSS)
Proficiency in Power Platform or Power Apps for data-driven applications and workflow automation
Familiarity with Qlik, Databricks, War Data Platform (WDP), or Advana
Experience supporting operational DoD analytics and AI/ML initiatives
Advanced degree or certifications in data engineering, cloud, or analytics platforms

Responsibilities

Design, build, and optimize data pipelines and architectures to support AI-enabled use cases and operational analytics for Joint Staff missions
Integrate disparate data sources, ensuring data quality, reliability, and security in compliance with DoD standards
Collaborate with data scientists, product managers, and mission stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
Implement and maintain ETL processes, data models, and data governance frameworks
Support deployment, monitoring, and sustainment of data platforms within secure DoD environments