Data Engineer - ACWS

DSA Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DSA Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer to lead data architecture and the development of reliable, high-performing data services. You will support contract writing, reporting, modernization, and enterprise data quality via common models and structures.

Requirements include a 4+ year track record in data engineering, Oracle/PostgreSQL/AWS data services, and the ability to obtain security clearance. Expect a salary range of $120k–$130k and a heavy focus on governance and data reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related technical field.
• Certifications in data engineering, cloud platforms, databases or security.
• 4+ years in data engineering, ETL/ELT, data pipelines, and data integration.
• Experience with Oracle/RDS Oracle, PostgreSQL and AWS data services.
• Active Secret clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ACWS data pipelines, mappings, integrations, and reporting feeds.
• Support data migration, transformation, validation, reconciliation, and quality management.
• Coordinate data requirements with BI, application, architecture, and database teams.
• Document data flows, transformation logic, assumptions, and validation outcomes.
• Advise on improvements to data reliability, automation, analytics readiness, and governance.

Skills

ETL/ELT

Data pipelines

APIs

Data migration

Database design

Data integration

Oracle Database

Amazon RDS for Oracle

PostgreSQL

AWS data services

Agile methodologies

CompTIA Security+

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Analytics, or a related technical field

Certifications in data engineering, cloud platforms, databases, Agile methodologies and CompTIA Security+

Tools

Oracle Database

Amazon RDS for Oracle

PostgreSQL

AWS data services

ETL/ELT technologies

Job description

All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.

Data Engineer Summary:

Lead data architecture and database operations, ensuring reliable, high-performing, and well-governed data services that support contract writing, reporting, modernization, and enterprise data quality through common data models and structures.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Analytics, or a related technical field
• Relevant certification(s) in data engineering, cloud platforms, databases, Agile methodologies and CompTIA Security+
• 4+ Years in data engineering, ETL/ELT, database design/development, data integration, data migration, APIs and data pipelines
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting solutions using Oracle Database, Amazon RDS for Oracle, PostgreSQL, AWS data services, ETL/ELT technologies
• Active Secret clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance based on Government requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience managing data supporting Appian environments
• Experience with Oracle environments, data warehouse or business intelligence support, phased data migration, contract-related data, and collaboration with architects, developers, and operational stakeholders in federal mission systems is strongly desired
• Knowledge of data warehousing, reporting feeds, metadata, data lineage, and integration patterns.
• Oracle certification preferred

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain ACWS data pipelines, mappings, integrations, and reporting feeds.
• Support data migration, transformation, validation, reconciliation, and quality management.
• Coordinate data requirements with BI, application, architecture, and database teams.
• Document data flows, transformation logic, assumptions, and validation outcomes.
• Recommend improvements to data reliability, automation, analytics readiness, and governance

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The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

DSA - Salary Pay Range

120,000 - 130,000 USD

Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.