Data Engineer - AI-Driven GovTech for Mission Impact

Ignite Digital Federal Services; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Work with U.S. federal government

Volunteer opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ignite Digital is hiring a Data Engineer to design, implement, and optimize data systems and pipelines enabling AI/ML applications for a Navy IT command. You will collaborate with AI/ML engineers to ensure scalable, reliable data processing and strengthen data workflows across the client’s IT ecosystem.

The role emphasizes building modern data architectures, data quality, and security standards while supporting mission-critical operations within the NR&DE/ DASH IPT framework.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience supporting corporate operations with data management and analysis.
• 3 years of experience in data management, data analysis, and data visualization.
• 3 years of Business Intelligence experience designing dashboards, reporting solutions, and integrations using the QLIK Advana reporting suite.
• Experience designing varied data visualization techniques and selecting appropriate visuals for different audiences.
• Experience with project planning, timeline/milestone recommendations, risk identification, cross-functional collaboration, spreadsheet-based analytical modeling, and stakeholder communication.
• Technical skills: Python, SQL, data modeling, APIs, data architecture.
• Knowledge and skill with AI libraries.

Responsibilities

• Analyze use cases and high-level requirements to define detailed requirements for data solution design and implementation.
• Analyze and refine enterprise metrics and business rules with stakeholders; identify related data needs and sources.
• Establish and update data architectures/models, data standards, transformations, and integrations.
• Design, build, publish, refresh, and maintain reference materials defining terms, metrics, business rules, and similar artifacts for analysts and other consumers.
• Provide automation through the development and deployment of modern software-intensive solutions.

Skills

Data management

Data analysis

Data visualization

Python

SQL

APIs

Data modeling

Data architecture

AI libraries

Education

BS degree in Physical Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, Psychology, Business Intelligence, Business Administration or Finance, Statistics, or MIS

Tools

QLIK Advana

Job description

Ignite Digital is hiring a Data Engineer to design, implement, and optimize data systems and pipelines enabling AI/ML applications for a Navy IT command. You will collaborate with AI/ML engineers to ensure scalable, reliable data processing and strengthen data workflows across the client’s IT ecosystem.

The role emphasizes building modern data architectures, data quality, and security standards while supporting mission-critical operations within the NR&DE/ DASH IPT framework.