Junior Database Engineer with Security Clearance

Visionist, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Competitive retirement contributions

PTO and holidays

Parental leave benefits

Health, dental, vision coverage

Performance bonuses

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Visionist, Inc. seeks a Junior Database Engineer for the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. Active TS/SCI clearance is required to advance multi-INT processing and secure global maritime data.

You will design and maintain databases, develop software, and collaborate across the lifecycle to support mission-critical defense analytics. The role focuses on enterprise architectures, web-based solutions, and budget-aware project delivery in a government environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is required.
• 2 years of experience in database engineering.
• Experience with structured and object-oriented software development.
• Proficiency in enterprise architecture and database design for complex systems.
• Experience with web-based development techniques and BPM.
• Ability to manage budgets, financial tracking, and scheduling tools.
• Knowledge of Multi-INT data processing and surveillance methods.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, install, and maintain complex software systems for Multi-INT processing.
• Develop technical/user documentation and provide system training.
• Apply structured and object-oriented programming with modern tools.
• Collaborate with development teams across the software lifecycle.
• Design database systems and enterprise architectures for ground-based analysis.
• Implement process modeling, BPM, and web-based solutions.
• Build/manage databases for raw data and Multi-INT fusion products.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and financial data to comply with government requirements.
• Maintain MS Access databases to support financial tracking and reporting.

Skills

Database engineering

Structured programming

Object-oriented programming

Enterprise architecture

Web-based development

Budget tracking tools

MS Access

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

MS Access

Job description

Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance is required. Visionist is bidding on an upcoming PRIME contract and, in anticipation of award, we’re seeking Junior Database Engineers to join our team at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. You will advance the future of maritime domain awareness by enhancing global ship tracking systems. You’ll leverage state-of-the-art analytics, multi-INT fusion, and cutting-edge technologies to detect and disrupt illicit activities at sea—including smuggling, trafficking, illegal fishing, and waste dumping while also preventing terrorism, securing global commerce, and strengthening U.S. homeland defense. Based in our nation’s capital, you’ll be at the center of mission-driven innovation with real-world impact. For over 14 years, Visionist has been solving the Intelligence Community's toughest software and analysis challenges. As a 100% employee-owned company, we prioritize our people-your job security is assured. We embed small engineering teams with analysts to rapidly identify and solve mission capability gaps playing a critical role in defending our nation’s cyber infrastructure & providing expertise in malware analysis, attribution, mapping adversarial infrastructure, pen testing, and operational planning. Our open-door leadership team fosters a supportive culture, where internal growth and promotion opportunities are the norm. Don’t just take our word for it-check out our 4.8-star review on Glassdoor. Join a company that feels like a family with regular happy hours, baseball games, activity clubs and more. Check us out at www.visionistinc.com.

Your contributions are

• Design, develop, test, install, and maintain complex software systems, primarily for Multi-INT processing
• Develop and maintain technical/user documentation and provide system training and orientation
• Apply structured and object-oriented programming using modern software development tools
• Collaborate with development teams across the software development lifecycle
• Design enterprise architectures and database systems for ground-based analysis platforms
• Implement system information modeling, BPM, workflow processes, and web-based solutions
• Build and manage databases for storing raw data and Multi-INT fusion products for warfighter dissemination
• Monitor and manage project budgets, schedules, and financial data to ensure compliance with government requirements
• Maintain MS Access databases to support financial tracking and reporting

Requirements for your new career

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• 2 years of experience in database engineering
• Strong experience in both structured and object-oriented software development
• Proficiency with enterprise architecture and database design for complex systems
• Experience with business process modeling and web-based development techniques
• Ability to manage budgets, financial tracking, and project scheduling tools
• Knowledge of Multi-INT data processing, sensor technologies, and surveillance methodologies
• Familiarity with MS Access and government fiscal compliance requirements

Benefits of becoming a Visionist: Your New Career

• We are a 100% employee-owned company, so our employees see the benefit of their contributions and have a stake in our overall success!
• Competitive 15% retirement contribution! (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP)
• 4 weeks paid time off that is never "use or lose", 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, AND flexible work hours
• 80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity
• Medical, dental, & vision benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year)
• Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 - use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!
• Annual merit increases & performance-based bonuses
• Term life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability

Salary range: $75,000 - $150,000 Disclaimer: Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, market conditions, etc.

U.S citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible).

Applicants selected will be required to obtain / maintain a government security clearance.

Visionist, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities employer.