Data Engineer - Mid

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Quantico Base (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a leading U.S. government contractor seeking a Data Engineer – Mid to design and maintain scalable data pipelines, models, and data services for CD&I analytics, experimentation, and AI/ML initiatives.

You will work with analysts, data scientists, and stakeholders to ensure secure, reliable data infrastructure that aligns with USMC data strategy and enterprise architectures; a TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS/IS/Engineering/Data Science or related field.
• 3–5 years of data engineering or related experience, with at least 2 years in a DoW/Federal enterprise.
• Proficiency with SQL and at least one modern programming language (Python or Java).
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and relational databases.
• Understanding of data security and governance in controlled environments.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust data ingestion, transformation, and delivery processes from multiple systems.
• Develop and optimize data models, schemas, and storage solutions for analytic workloads.
• Implement data quality, validation, and monitoring mechanisms for accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure data security, access control, and auditing in line with DoW/USMC policies.
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and AI/ML teams to meet performance needs.
• Document data architectures and data flows; support transition to operations.

Skills

SQL

Python

Java

Data pipelines

Documentation

TS/SCI Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMSis an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training.

Responsibilities

Position Description: The Data Engineer – Mid designs, develops, and maintains scalable data pipelines, data models, and data services in support of CD&I analytics, experimentation, and AI/ML initiatives. The engineer will work closely with analysts, data scientists, and operational stakeholders to ensure that data infrastructure is reliable, secure, and aligned with USMC data strategy and enterprise architectures.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust processes for ingesting, transforming, and delivering data from multiple operational and enterprise systems.
• Develop and optimize data models, schemas, and storage solutions (e.g., data warehouses, data lakes) to support analytic workloads.
• Implement data quality, validation, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Integrate data security, access control, and auditing in compliance with DoW/USMC cybersecurity and data governance policies.
• Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and AI/ML teams to ensure data engineering solutions meet analytic and performance requirements.
• Support the design and deployment of APIs or data services that provide secure, standardized access to data.
• Document data architectures, data flows, and technical implementation details; support transition to operations and sustainment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline and infrastructure issues; recommend and implement improvements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in data engineering, database development, or similar technical role, with at least 2 years in a DoW/Federal enterprise environment.
• Proficiency with SQL and at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java).
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and processes.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) and familiarity with data warehousing concepts.
• Understanding of data security and governance concepts within controlled environments.
• Strong documentation and communication skills; ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, or DoD cloud equivalents).
• Familiarity with big data or distributed processing technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and modern orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow).
• Experience supporting USMC CD&I or other DoW headquarters/staff organizations.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $135,000.00/Yr. - USD $155,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status