Data Engineer

Census Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Intelligence Agency is seeking Data Engineers in the Directorate of Mission Systems to tackle critical data challenges by building pipelines, transforming data, and delivering data to systems that support the Agency's mission.

Ideal candidates are proficient in Python/Java/Scala and SQL, capable of working independently or in teams, and prepared for a background investigation and U.S. citizenship requirements. Commitment to public service is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python, Java, Scala or equivalent OO language; SQL knowledge.
• Strong data ingestion, transformation, modeling, and storage skills.
• U.S. citizenship and background investigation required for CIA employment.
• Ability to work independently and in team environments.
• Commitment to the ideals of the American republic and the Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Build data pipelines and transform data for mission systems.
• Deliver data to systems to advance CIA's mission.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and security-focused projects.

Skills

Python

Java

Scala

SQL

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Curiosity

Job description

Data Engineers in the Directorate of Mission Systems (DMS) solve critical data challenges by building data pipelines, transforming data, and delivering data to systems to advance CIA's mission.

Minimum Qualifications

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

• Proficiency with computer programming languages like Python, Java, Scala, or equivalent Object-Oriented Programming Language and knowledge of SQL
• Knowledge of data ingestion, transformation, modeling, and storage:
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and in groups within a team environment.
  • Curiosity, creativity, and initiative
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience related to data engineering, data science, data architecture, database and search technologies
• Experience analyzing or processing bulk datasets
• Experience with signal/image processing, geospatial modeling or voice/data communications
• Prior application of serverless design patterns, such as serverless applications or websites
• Understanding of scaling and performance of distributed/cloud systems
• Understanding of data science concepts, AI/ML, automation, and scripting