Data Engineer, Lead

Bigbear.ai; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BigBear.ai is seeking a Data Engineer to design, implement, and operate data management systems for intelligence needs. The role focuses on data architectures and pipelines across various data regimes and systems.

The successful candidate will plan data throughput, work with SQL/NoSQL/HPC technologies, and collaborate with data users to ensure efficient data access and query performance. Sender must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with a poly.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• 3–8 years of data engineering analytics experience.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL/HPC and ETL processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and optimize data throughput and query performance.
• Select and configure backend databases (SQL, NoSQL, HPC) to support data pipelines.
• Collaborate with data users to define architectures and systems for various data regimes.
• Support DoW customer data workflows and integration in a DoW program.

Skills

SQL

NoSQL

HPC

ETL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Bachelor’s degree in data science / data engineering / computer science / mathematics

Job description

Residency

All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of application.

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a Data Engineer to conduct design, implement, and operate data management systems for intelligence needs. The successful candidate will design how data will be stored, accessed, used, integrated, and managed by different data regimes and digital systems. An employee in this position will work with data users to determine, create, and populate optimal data architectures, structures, and systems.

This position will be based in Washington, D.C., or Aurora, Colorado. This is an opportunity to get in on the “ground level” of a new and exciting program with a critical Department of War (DoW) customer.

What you will do

Plan, design, and optimize data throughput and query performance. Participate in the selection of backend database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, HPC, etc.), their configuration and utilization, and the optimization of the full data pipeline infrastructure to support the actual content, volume, ETL, and periodicity of data to support the intended kinds of queries and analysis to match expected responsiveness.

What you need to have

• Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with a poly (or ability to obtain a Poly)
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
• Minimum of 3 - 8 years of experience conducting analysis using data engineering (an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for the above education requirements)
• Demonstrable experience using various data engineering tools and technologies (SQL, NoSQL, HPC, etc.) and a thorough understanding of the ETL process

What we'd like you to have

• Current CI poly
• Bachelor’s degree in data science, data engineering, computer science, mathematics, or another related field
• 8 years of experience conducting analysis using data engineering, with at least a portion of experience within the last 2 years
• Experience working creating products for Object Based Intelligence purposes
• Experience within the DoW and/or US Intelligence Community

Pay transparency

Please note the targeted compensation range is provided as an estimate, and any actual compensation offer may vary depending on the needs of the company, or an applicant's skillset, competencies, experience, education, certifications, location, or other factors. The estimated range does not include the value of any benefits offered.

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.