Junior Data Engineer: Data Pipelines & Analytics

KBR, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Reston, Virginia seeks a Junior Data Engineer to support a government customer. The role focuses on collecting, validating, and analyzing mission-relevant data to enable operations, with emphasis on automation and data workflows.

You will work with government personnel and technical teams to ensure data quality and accessibility, develop dashboards and reports, and contribute to data-driven decision making while adhering to security requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM or related technical discipline.
• 0-5 years of experience in data engineering, data analysis, intelligence operations, collection management, RF analysis, or related field.
• Experience with data analysis, scripting, and database technologies, including Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau or equivalent tools.

Responsibilities

• Support collection, processing, validation, and maintenance of large datasets used in space and counterspace mission activities.
• Develop and maintain automated workflows, scripts, and processes to collect, transform, integrate, and manage data from multiple sources.
• Analyze RF, signals, collection, and other technical data to identify patterns, trends, and mission-relevant insights.
• Assist in integrating disparate datasets and establishing data quality standards, governance practices, and data management procedures.
• Testing and validation of dashboards, reports, visualizations, and other data products that support operational analysis and decision-making.
• Support collection management activities by tracking requirements, monitoring tasking, and aligning data efforts with mission priorities.
• Maintain databases, data repositories, and documentation to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with program requirements.
• Provide technical support for mission planning, operational reporting, and readiness assessment activities.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and mission partners to support data-driven initiatives and operational objectives.

Skills

Data analysis

Scripting

Database technologies

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Python

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

KBR, Inc. in Reston, Virginia seeks a Junior Data Engineer to support a government customer. The role focuses on collecting, validating, and analyzing mission-relevant data to enable operations, with emphasis on automation and data workflows.

You will work with government personnel and technical teams to ensure data quality and accessibility, develop dashboards and reports, and contribute to data-driven decision making while adhering to security requirements.