Data Engineer

D&G Support Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

401(k)

Bonus and profit sharing

Flexible hours

Education reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

D&G Solutions seeks a Data Scientist/Engineer to design and maintain data pipelines, APIs, and integration solutions for the Joint Petroleum Enterprise. You will enable bulk fuel data management and support data-driven decisions across the DoD enterprise.

Responsibilities include ingest pipelines, COP data integration, data governance, and API development. Strong Spark/Kafka, Databricks, Palantir Ontology experience and DoD familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, data engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in data engineering, software development, or similar.
• Strong SQL and Python skills with experience in data integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data pipelines ingesting data into Databricks with enterprise integration.
• Collaborate on COP development and cross-system data integration efforts.
• Review DoD data sources to identify data enrichment opportunities.
• Design scalable ingestion transforming data for APIs and consumption.
• Develop, publish, and maintain APIs for enterprise data access.
• Maintain data dictionaries, metadata, and governance artifacts.
• Manage data structures and engineering processes following best practices.
• Support metadata, modeling decisions, and tool selection in working groups.
• Prepare technical materials for governance forums and leadership.
• Support data modernization initiatives and project delivery.

Skills

SQL

Python

APIs development

Data pipelines

Spark/Kafka

Cloud platforms

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Databricks

Palantir Ontology

Kafka

REST APIs

Maven Smart Systems

Job description

On Site | Scott AFB, IL | Secret Clearance Required If you enjoy building modern data solutions, integrating complex data environments, and supporting mission- critical decision making for the Department of Defense, we would love to talk.

Why This Role Exists

The work we do has real impact, and the people behind it matter just as much.

The Data Scientist/Engineer supports USTRANSCOM's role as the Single Manager for Global Bulk Fuel Management and Delivery (GBFMD) by helping establish and maintain foundational data capabilities for the Joint Petroleum Enterprise (JPE). This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines, APIs, and integration solutions that enable the collection, management, and consumption of bulk fuel data across the Department of Defense. Supporting the development of a Global Common Operating Picture and other critical fuel management systems, this position plays a key role in advancing data-driven decision making across the enterprise.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain data pipelines that ingest data into Databricks and support integration with Palantir Ontology and other enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support Common Operating Picture (COP) development and related data integration efforts.
• Review and analyze Joint Petroleum Enterprise data sources, including applications, websites, programs, and operational systems to identify opportunities for data integration and enhancement.
• Design and implement scalable data ingestion processes that transform source data into structured formats suitable for enterprise consumption and API development.
• Develop, publish, and maintain APIs that provide standardized access to enterprise data across the Joint Petroleum Enterprise.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage and maintain enterprise data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and data governance artifacts.
• Administer data structures, data topics, and data engineering processes while implementing industry best practices.
• Participate in technical working groups and stakeholder meetings to support metadata requirements, data modeling, architecture decisions, and tool selection.
• Support the preparation of presentations and technical materials for USTRANSCOM, Joint Staff, and Office of the Secretary of Defense governance forums.
• Provide technical recommendations and support for enterprise data modernization initiatives.
• Complete additional projects and tasks as assigned by program leadership.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5 or more years of experience in data engineering, software development, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong proficiency with SQL and Python.
• Experience developing and maintaining data pipelines using Apache Spark, Kafka, or similar technologies.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience designing and implementing data integration solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Active Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
• Experience with Databricks.
• Experience with Palantir Ontology.
• Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and enterprise data management.
• Experience with API development and RESTful web services.
• Experience with data modeling techniques and metadata management.
• Experience with Maven Smart Systems or similar logistics and supply chain platforms.
• Experience supporting the Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), or USTRANSCOM.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Eligibility Requirements

• Secret with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
• Ability to travel within CONUS up to approximately 10%.
• Restricted to U.S. persons as defined under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Who We Are

At D&G Solutions, people come first; our teammates, customers, and the communities we serve.

We are one of the fastest growing companies in the Washington, DC area and proud to be recognized nationally as a Best Place to Work. As an 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned, and Women Owned Small Business, we bring ownership, accountability, and care to everything we do. We also deeply believe in giving back and proudly support organizations such as Homes for Our Troops, SemperK9, and Wreaths Across America.

Our teams are known for being welcoming, collaborative, and deeply committed to mission success. We believe great work happens when people feel supported, respected, and trusted, and we work hard to create that environment every day.

What We Offer

Competitive salary | Benefits | 401(k) | Bonus and profit sharing | Flexible hours | Education reimbursement | PTO

Final Note

If you want to work for a company that cares about its people, contribute to a mission that truly matters, and be part of a team where you are valued for who you are as well as what you do, we would love to hear from you.