Data Engineer

Everforth ECS; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Data Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team supporting an AI initiative. The role focuses on building and maintaining data pipelines, performing data analysis, and enabling ML development across multiple environments and classification levels.

The position requires 2–8+ years of related experience, strong Python/PySpark/SQL skills, and the ability to work onsite at Springfield, VA or Fairfax, VA as needed. Ability to obtain TS/SCI with Poly is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in a data/engineering related field.
• 2–8+ years of relevant data engineering/DS/CS experience.
• Strong Python, PySpark, SQL and data parsing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data pipelines for AI initiatives.
• Perform data analysis to support ML development across environments.
• Extract, transform, and load data for ML ingestion.
• Document data workflows and data management procedures.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors and internal teams.
• Identify and address technical challenges independently.
• Improve data delivery processes and automate manual tasks.
• Produce complex data analyses and present results clearly.

Skills

Python

Pyspark

SQL

Data formats for ML

Text parsing

Database principles

Data pipelines

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Engineering/DS/Info Mgmt/CS/Engineering

Tools

Databricks

AWS

Azure

Geospatial data formats

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Data Engineer to work in a hybrid remote/onsite capacity, with minimum of 3 business days onsite with the potential for up to 5 days onsite primarily at our Springfield, VA customer SCIF site, and/or at our Fairfax, VA company office.

Everforth ECS seeks a Data Engineer to support a project team responsible for managing an Artificial Intelligence initiative. The work is performed in a multidisciplinary and collaborative team environment. This role will report to a project lead and will focus on developing and maintaining data pipelines, as well as performing data analysis, to support Artificial Intelligence development across multiple classification levels and environments.

Position Responsibilities:

• Participate in technical exchange meetings and discussions with our customers, vendors, and internal team to help coordinate, prioritize, and track datasets supporting AI efforts.
• Work in person at the required office and, as needed, classified locations with team members and customer stakeholders.
• Help cultivate an environment that promotes customer service, excellence, innovation, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Develop and document data workflows, assisting stakeholders with data management tasks, procedures, and best practices across multiple environments and classification levels.
• Extract, transform, and load data to prepare for ingest into Machine Learning (ML) development environments.
• Coordinate with the Program Manager and Data Team to determine data requirements and to serve as the project data advocate.
• Independently identify , document, and address technical challenges.
• Identify , design, and implement internal process improvements including optimizing data delivery and automating manual processes.
• Complete complex data analysis, catering results to the customer in a holistic and easy-to-understand way.

We are a rapidly growing company that considers our employees and teams to be our most important assets. Our team environment provides opportunities for growth to individuals who are motivated to excel. Our growing program works with the most forward-leaning technologies and extraordinary customers who are thought and action leaders within the AI/ML domain. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to the right person for this key position.

• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance W/ Poly
• A Bachelor's Degree in Data Engineering , Data Science, Information Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent field
• 2-8+ years of working experience in one of the related areas: Data Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Data Science
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency with Python, Pyspark , and/or SQL
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency with parsing data in different formats for ML applications
• Demonstrated advanced experience with text parsing
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency of database principles and technology
• Demonstrated advanced data processing and data transformation skills with the ability to build, optimize , and automate data pipelines
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis on external and internal processes to identify opportunities for improvement and answer questions
• Excellent communication skills, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities

Desired Skills

• Previous experience with Databricks or other data management platforms
• Previous experience with Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning (AI/ML) development, particularly computer vision
• Demonstrated experience working with cloud technologies (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience working with a variety of geospatial data formats

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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

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• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

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Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!

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