Jr Data Engineer

ECS; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS in Fairfax, VA seeks a Jr Data Engineer for a hybrid on-site/remote role supporting AI and Cloud solutions, with a DoD Pathfinder program involvement. You will work in a multidisciplinary team on data ingestion, transformation, and ML readiness.

The candidate should have Python and SQL experience, coursework or experience in geospatial data, and the ability to collaborate with software engineers and project managers while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• US citizen required.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly.
• Bachelor's degree in a data/CS/engineering related field.
• 0-2+ years in data science/CS/engineering.
• Experience with Python and SQL.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical meetings with customers, vendors, and team to coordinate datasets.
• Work with engineers to extract, transform, and standardize data for ML ingestion.
• Support data ingestion automation and development of data services and pipelines.
• Assist with integration of ML algorithms for testing and deployment.
• Coordinate with Project Manager and Data Team to determine data requirements.
• Handle multiple tasks under changing priorities and deadlines.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and customer service.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data transformation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Linux OS

Job description

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Jr Data Engineer to work in a hybrid remote/onsite capacity, with minimum of 3 business days onsite at our Fairfax, VA corporate office and/or our Springfield, VA customer site. Everforth ECS seeks a Jr Data Engineer to support the development and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud Solutions. The candidate has experience and/or coursework in exploring, mining, parsing, and transforming text and JSON data. The candidate has experience and/or coursework in processing geospatial data. The work is performed in a multidisciplinary small team environment. The candidate is highly motivated and enthusiastic about implementing new technologies where deadlines are important to national security. The candidate will be contributing to a pathfinder program for the Department of Defense (DoD) that has the potential to change the way we gather and share intelligence.

Position Responsibilities

• Participate in technical exchange meetings and discussions with our customers, vendors, and internal team to help coordinate, prioritize, and track datasets supporting AI efforts
• Work closely with software engineers and architects to extract, transform and standardize data to prepare for ingest into Machine Learning (ML) development environments
• Support continuous process automation for data ingest
• Support the integration of ML algorithms for testing and operational deployment
• Assist with the design and development of data services and pipelines
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Data Team to determine data requirements and to serve as the project data advocate
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously and successfully under changing priorities and deadlines
• Help cultivate an environment that promotes customer service, excellence, innovation, collaboration, and teamwork

We are a rapidly growing company that considers our employees and teams to be our most important assets. Our team environment provides opportunities for growth to individuals who are motivated to excel. Our growing program works with the most forward-leaning technologies and extraordinary customers who are thought and action leaders within the AI/ML domain. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to the right person for this key position.

Salary Range: 104,764 - 125,717

Required Skills

• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI with CI Poly
• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Math, Finance, Statistics, Information Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics or an equivalent field
• 0-2+ years of working experience in one of the related areas: Data Science, Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Relevant course work may be considered as a substitute for actual experience.
• Experience with Python and SQL
• Experience transforming and manipulating data sets
• Excellent communication, and presentation skills.

Desired Skills

• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Linux OS
• Experience working with cloud technologies (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, etc.)
• Experience working with Department of Defense (DoD) organizations or performers

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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!