Data Engineer

E; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

E&M Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer to join our team in Alexandria, VA, supporting the Defense Resources and Infrastructure Office (DRI). The role focuses on cataloging and analyzing military and civilian infrastructure, leveraging data science to deliver actionable insights for decision-makers.

The candidate will work with data from diverse sources, design algorithms, and collaborate with clients to understand questions, turning data into objective answers. A U.S.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis
• Experience analyzing structured and unstructured data sources
• 1+ year with R or Python
• Experience using scientific methods to inform qualitative and quantitative analyses
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have and be capable of maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) clearance at the appropriate level

Responsibilities

• Use your analytical skills and data science knowledge to create real-world impact.
• Work closely with clients to understand questions and needs, then examine data-rich environments to uncover information.
• Develop algorithms and systems, using the right tools to turn disparate data points into objective answers for informed decisions.
• Provide a deep understanding of the data and its implications for real-world use.

Job description

POSITION: Data Engineer

WORK LOCATION: Alexandria, VA

JOB CATEGORY: Intelligence

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

REQUISITION ID: EM43-046

CITIZENSHIP: United States Citizen

CLEARANCE TYPE: TS/SCI W/CI Poly

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 10%

E&M Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. E&M provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

E&M Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking aa Data Engineer to join our team in Alexandria, VA in support of the Defense Resources and Infrastructure Office (DRI). DRI's mission is to catalog and analyze military and civilian infrastructure and defense-related resources that underpin a nation's or group's military capabilities-including transportation, logistics, defense economics, energy systems, arms trade, physical vulnerability to weapon effects, defense industries, and the operational environment-to support U.S. and allied planners, targeteers, warfighters, policymakers, partners, and acquisition official.

Job Responsibilities:

• Use your analytical skills and data science knowledge to create real-world impact.
• Work closely with your clients to understand their questions and needs, and then dig into their data-rich environments to find the pieces of their information puzzle.
• Develop algorithms and systems and use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn sets of disparate data points into objective answers to help clients make informed decisions.
• Provide a deep understanding of the data, what it all means, and how it can be used.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience with statistical and general-purpose programming languages for data analysis
• Experience analyzing structured and unstructured data sources
• 1+ Experience with R or Python
• Experience using scientific methods to inform qualitative and quantitative analyses
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have and be capable of maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) clearance at the appropriate level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with VS Code, GitHub, Jira, or Confluence
• Knowledge of DoD Intelligence processes, activities, standards, and analytic tools
• Experience with data gathering, cleansing, and parsing
• Ability to work in Windows and Linux OS environments
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or Data Science

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. E&M considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

E&M anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require E&M to shorten or extend the application window.

E&M is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. E&M provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

As part of the federal government’s transition to the Trusted Workforce 2.0 Continuous Vetting framework, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is expanding enrollment in the FBI Rap Back program for cleared industry personnel beginning April 1, 2026.

Rap Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) is a service provided by the FBI that allows authorized agencies to receive notifications if there are updates to an individual’s criminal history record while they hold a security clearance. This supports continuous vetting of cleared personnel.

Per DCSA guidance, we are required to provide the following FBI privacy advisements to all cleared employees:

• FBI Privacy Act Notice https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/privacy-act-statement
• Noncriminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/guiding-principles-noncriminal-justice-applicants-privacy-rights