Forward Deployed Engineering Roles

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Data Engineer to deploy and support advanced data capabilities with government teams in Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia. You will implement Databricks-based pipelines and collaborate with stakeholders to translate operational needs into scalable solutions.

The role requires an Active Secret clearance, a Bachelor's degree, and experience with Python/Spark for building data solutions, with on-site work as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience directly supporting end users or mission teams.
• Experience with Databricks including pipelines, notebooks, and production workflows.
• Python or Spark experience for building data solutions.
• Ability to work on-site at a government facility in Washington, DC or Northern Virginia when required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, integrate, and support data and analytics capabilities directly with customer teams.
• Work closely with government stakeholders to translate operational needs into product configurations and scalable technical solutions.
• Implement, test, and optimize data pipelines and analytics workflows within a Databricks-based environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring reliability, performance, and security of deployed features.
• Collaborate with product teams to deliver enhancements, identify gaps, and ensure field feedback informs platform evolution.

Skills

Databricks

Python

Spark

End users support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Family:Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting, Data Science ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Active SecretWhat You Will Do:Deploy, integrate, and support advanced data and analytics capabilities directly with customer teams.Work closely with government stakeholders to translate operational needs into product configurations and scalable technical solutions.Implement, test, and optimize data pipelines and analytics workflows within a Databricks-based environment.Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring reliability, performance, and security of deployed features.Collaborate with product teams to deliver enhancements, identify gaps, and ensure field feedback informs platform evolution.What You Will Need:Active Secret clearanceBachelors DegreeExperience working directly with end users or mission teams to support operational needs.Experience with Databricks, including building pipelines, notebooks, and production workflows.Experience with Python or Spark for building and troubleshooting data solutions.Ability to work on-site at a government facility in Washington, DC or Northern Virginia when required.What Would Be Nice To Have:Experience supporting government or defense missions.Strong foundational knowledge of cloud‑based data processing, analytics, and distributed systems.Familiarity with secure data environments and compliance-driven workflows.Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while maintaining high technical rigor.Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, or containerized deployment approachesPrior work in a forward-deployed or customer-facing engineering roleThe annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.