Data Engineer

Federated IT; Boring (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Federated IT is seeking a Data Engineer based in Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Maryland. This role involves configuring and maintaining workflows that support intelligence production and collaborating on data management systems. Candidates should have experience turning AI concepts into operational realities, with the ability to design and implement data architectures.

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred. The position requires TS/SCI clearance and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Experience with AI concepts to operational reality within the last two years.
• Requires relevant experience related to data management and workflow processes.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain DARTS workflows and routing procedures.
• Design and implement workflows for intelligence product development.
• Establish approval chains for intelligence materials review.
• Utilize DARTS to track intelligence requirements and manage tasking processes.
• Design and operate data management systems to meet intelligence needs.
• Optimize data architectures for efficiency.

Skills

AI concept implementation

Data management systems design

Database technologies (SQL, NoSQL)

Intelligence production and dissemination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Data Engineer

Federated IT – Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Maryland, United States

About this position

Bridge Defense is redefining modern defense technology delivery. Based in Washington, D.C., we provide full-spectrum national security solutions that combine secure infrastructure, cleared talent, and mission‑ready software for the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal law‑enforcement agencies. Our services include secure software development in classified environments and the design and implementation of advanced IT and cybersecurity capabilities ranging from secure cloud architectures to data center operations, scientific analysis, cyber defense, and intelligence analysis.

Core Values

• Innovation & Responsiveness: We push beyond legacy models with efficient, tech‑led solutions built to scale and evolve.
• Trusted Performance: Security, compliance, and deep experience in delivering to demanding environments guide all we do.
• Mission‑Focused Expertise: From veteran leadership to cleared engineers, our people understand both the technology and the mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain DARTS workflows, templates, and routing procedures that support intelligence production and dissemination requirements.
• Design and implement DARTS workflows that streamline intelligence product development, coordination, and dissemination processes.
• Establish routing procedures and approval chains that ensure appropriate review and clearance of intelligence materials.
• Utilize DARTS capabilities to track intelligence requirements, manage tasking processes, and monitor collection and analytical efforts.
• Coordinate requirement prioritization and resource allocation across production elements; implement tracking mechanisms that provide visibility into requirement satisfaction and identify gaps requiring attention.
• Utilize DARTS collaboration features to support cross‑organizational intelligence production efforts and information sharing.
• Design, implement, and operate data management systems for intelligence needs.
• Design how data will be stored, accessed, used, integrated, and managed by different data regimes and digital systems.
• Work with data users to determine, create, and populate optimal data architectures, structures, and systems; plan, design, and optimize data throughput and query performance.
• Participate in the selection of backend database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, HPC), their configuration and utilization, and the optimization of the full data pipeline infrastructure to support the required content, volume, ETL, and periodicity of data for timely analysis.

Required Qualifications

• Direct experience performing detailed groundwork that turns AI concepts into operational reality.
• At least a portion of the experience within the last two years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least eight years of relevant experience or twelve years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

General Factors

• May be required to work within a compressed schedule; more than 40‑hour work weeks may be expected.
• Willing to travel as needed.
• No relocation required.
• Must be able to sit or stand at a desk for long periods and lift 20 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to multi‑task and rapidly change priorities with limited notice.

Clearance

TS/SCI with current CI Poly (adjudicated within the past five years or ability to pass a CI Poly).

Location

Joint Base Anacostia‑Bolling; On‑Site.

Salary Range

75,000 – 88,000 USD per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bridge Defense is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. The company provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. If you are a qualified disabled veteran or an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us at 202‑436‑9222.