Cleared Onsite Senior Data Engineer / Analyst (5348)

SMX; Hanover (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

SMX, through its subsidiary cBEYONData, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer/Analyst to support data modernization efforts for a federal customer. The role involves analyzing data structures, translating technical documents, and ensuring data governance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data mapping, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently. This hybrid position is located in Hanover, Maryland, and offers benefits such as health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data analysis and mapping.
• Strong understanding of relational database concepts.
• Ability to produce accurate technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret Data Dictionaries and technical artifacts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate data definitions.
• Ensure compliance with DoD security requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Data mapping

Data architecture

Relational databases

Documentation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or related field

Job description

cBEYONData, a subsidiary of SMX, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer/Analyst to support a federal customer's enterprise data modernization and integration initiatives. This role is responsible for analyzing complex data structures across legacy and modernized systems and translating technical data artifacts into a comprehensive enterprise data mapping framework. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, experience working with relational databases and data models, and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical stakeholders across multiple systems and organizations. This role will support enterprise data architecture efforts by reviewing Data Dictionaries, Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), interface specifications, and related technical documentation to establish and maintain authoritative cross-system data mappings, data lineage, and transformation rules. The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of independence, providing expert‑level analysis and recommendations that support enterprise integration, data governance, and modernization efforts. This role is hybrid supporting a Hanover, MD program.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and interpret Data Dictionaries, Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), interface control documents, and other technical artifacts from enterprise systems
• Develop, maintain, and govern enterprise Master Data Mapping documentation to support data integration and modernization efforts
• Document field-level mappings, transformation rules, data lineage, and relationships across multiple systems and data sources
• Collaborate with system owners, database administrators, developers, business analysts, and architects to validate data definitions and resolve mapping discrepancies
• Analyze source and target system data models to identify relationships, dependencies, and integration requirements
• Identify data quality issues, redundancies, inconsistencies, and opportunities for data standardization across enterprise platforms
• Support enterprise data governance initiatives through accurate documentation and adherence to established data standards
• Assist with impact assessments related to system changes, data migrations, and integration efforts
• Ensure all data mapping activities comply with DoD security requirements and proper handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
• Support development and maintenance of enterprise data architecture artifacts and documentation
• Participate in data modernization and system integration planning activities
• Provide recommendations to improve data consistency, interoperability, and enterprise data management practices
• Serve as a subject matter expert for enterprise data mapping and cross-system data relationships

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Engineering, Business Analytics, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in data analysis, data mapping, data architecture support, database analysis, or related technical disciplines
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and interpreting Data Dictionaries, ERDs, database schemas, and technical documentation
• Experience documenting data mappings, transformation rules, and data lineage across multiple systems
• Strong understanding of relational database concepts, including tables, keys, relationships, normalization, and data modeling principles
• Experience working with SQL and relational database technologies
• Experience collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to gather, validate, and document data requirements
• Ability to independently analyze complex enterprise systems and produce accurate technical documentation
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce detailed technical documentation
• Secret clearance

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting enterprise data architecture, data governance, or data management initiatives
• Familiarity with metadata management and data cataloging tools
• Experience supporting data migration, system integration, or modernization efforts
• Experience supporting federal government or DoD programs
• Knowledge of DoD data standards and enterprise data strategies
• Familiarity with cloud‑based data platforms and architectures
• Experience working with data quality assessment and data profiling activities
• Understanding of Master Data Management (MDM) concepts
• Experience creating or maintaining enterprise data models

Application Deadline

7-31-2026

Benefits

Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Background Investigation

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

Employment Authorization

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).