Front-end Data Application Engineer
About The Position
Build modern, data-driven applications that support mission users across the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) environment. The role focuses on creating high-quality front-end experiences using React or similar JavaScript libraries and Next.js or similar frameworks. Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to bring structured data into clean, performant, and intuitive interfaces that support operational decision-making. The position also offers opportunities to integrate AI into user workflows, including data exploration and insight generation, within Intelligence Community environments. Develop responsive web applications and reusable components for dashboards, charts, and analytical workflows. Design interfaces that make complex enterprise datasets easy to navigate, collaborate with data engineers on schemas, pipelines, and data models, and shape or transform data for effective presentation. Support integration of AI-driven capabilities into analytics applications, optimize performance in data-heavy environments, and refine usability based on mission feedback and operational needs. This is a 100% onsite position in Springfield, Virginia. An active TS clearance is required; SCI/CI Poly can be provided. The stated salary range is typically $140,000–$160,000, with actual compensation based on factors including education, experience, certifications, and other requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 4 years of relevant experience.
- Active TS security clearance required; SCI/CI Poly can be provided.
- Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript and a modern framework such as React, Vue, or Angular.
- Familiarity with Next.js or similar full-stack frontend frameworks.
- Experience building applications with dynamic or data-intensive interfaces.
- Experience with BI platforms for dashboard awareness.
- Working knowledge of SQL or similar query languages.
- Experience in U.S. Government, DoD, Intelligence Community, or similar regulated environments.
- Familiarity with secure development practices and role-based data access patterns.
- Focus on usability, performance, and clarity.
- Ability to collaborate across frontend, backend, and data teams.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting NGA Cloud platforms such as AWS (S3, Lambda, Glue) or similar.
- Experience with data visualization libraries such as D3.js, Chart.js, Recharts, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with data warehouse or Data Vault concepts.
- Exposure to applied AI tools, frameworks, or integrations in production environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop responsive web applications using React, Next.js, or similar frameworks.
- Create reusable components for dashboards, charts, and analytical workflows.
- Design interfaces that make complex and enterprise datasets easy to navigate.
- Collaborate with data engineers to understand schemas, pipelines, and data models, such as SQL Server or Data Vault.
- Shape and transform data for effective presentation in the user interface.
- Support integration of AI-driven capabilities into analytics applications.
- Work with teams exploring applied AI use cases within IC mission systems.
- Optimize applications for performance in data-heavy environments.
- Refine user experience based on mission feedback and operational needs.
- Integrate with APIs, data services, and query layers supporting enterprise data platforms.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) match.
- Accrued PTO.
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Referral bonuses.
- Professional development reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
