Front-end Data Application Engineer

D2 Consulting; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Accrued PTO

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

D2 Consulting is seeking a front-end engineer to build mission-focused data applications for the NGA environment. You will craft responsive UI using React/Next.js, develop reusable components for dashboards, and collaborate with data engineers to present complex datasets clearly.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of front-end experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, experience with BI dashboards, SQL, and familiarity with secure development practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
• 4+ years of front-end development experience
• Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript and modern frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular)
• Familiarity with Next.js or similar full-stack frontend frameworks
• Experience building data-intensive dashboards and BI-aware interfaces
• Working knowledge of SQL or similar query languages
• Experience in U.S. Government, DoD, or Intelligence Community environments or regulated settings
• Secure development practices and RBAC-aware data access

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive web applications using React, Next.js, or similar frameworks
• Create reusable components for dashboards, charts, and analytics workflows
• Design intuitive interfaces for complex enterprise data
• Collaborate with data engineers to understand schemas, pipelines, and data models
• Shape and transform data for effective presentation in the UI
• Support integration of AI-driven capabilities into analytics apps
• Optimize applications for performance in data-heavy environments
• Refine UX based on mission feedback and operational needs

Skills

React

Next.js

JavaScript

TypeScript

BI platforms

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

D3.js

Chart.js

Recharts

Job description

• ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**

• ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**

We're building modern, data-driven applications that support mission users across the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) environment.

This role focuses on creating high-quality front-end experiences using React or similar JavaScript libraries and Next.JS or similar frameworks. You'll work closely with data engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to bring structured data into clean, performant, and intuitive interfaces that directly support operational decision-making.

There are also active opportunities to integrate AI into user workflows from enhancing data exploration to automating insight generation. If you're motivated to apply AI in IC environments that are actively looking to adopt it, this is a strong place to do that.

What You'll Do

Build Mission-Focused Data Applications

• Develop responsive web applications using React, Next.js, or similar frameworks
• Create reusable components for dashboards, charts, and analytical workflows
• Design interfaces that make complex and enterprise datasets easy to navigate

Work Across the Data Stack

• Collaborate with data engineers to understand schemas, pipelines, and data models (e.g., SQL Server, Data Vault, or similar)
• Shape and transform data as needed for effective presentation in the UI

Contribute to AI-Enabled Workflows

• Support integration of AI-driven capabilities into analytics applications
• Work with teams exploring applied AI use cases within IC mission systems

Improve Performance and Usability

• Optimize applications for performance in data-heavy environments
• Continuously refine user experience based on mission feedback and operational needs

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript and a modern framework such as React, Vue, or Angular
• Familiarity with Next.js or similar full-stack frontend frameworks
• Experience building applications with dynamic or data-intensive interfaces
• Experience with BI platforms for dashboard awareness
• Working knowledge of SQL or similar query languages
• Experience working in U.S. Government, DoD, or Intelligence Community environments, or similar regulated environments
• Familiarity with secure development practices and role-based data access patterns
• Focus on usability, performance, and clarity
• Ability to collaborate across frontend, backend, and data teams
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have Additional Experience

• Experience supporting NGA
• Cloud platforms such as AWS (S3, Lambda, Glue) or similar
• Data visualization libraries such as D3.js, Chart.js, Recharts, or equivalent
• Familiarity with data warehouse or Data Vault concepts
• Exposure to applied AI tools, frameworks, or integrations in production environments
• Integrate with APIs, data services, and query layers supporting enterprise data platforms

Clearance Requirements

• Active TS clearance required - Can provide SCI / CI Poly
• 100% onsite in Springfield, VA

What Success Looks Like

• Data is presented in a way that supports real mission decisions
• Applications perform reliably in secure, high-volume data environments
• Visualizations are intuitive and integrated into mission workflows
• AI capabilities are applied in practical ways that improve analyst productivity
• Strong collaboration results in consistent, trusted data delivery

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $140-160k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!