Navy Data Engineer (Arlington, VA)

Integrated Data Services; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

401(k) plan

Job summary

Integrated Data Services (IDS) is seeking a Data Engineer to support the Navy’s acquisition transformation strategy by building scalable data pipelines, APIs, and data products that improve how critical information is integrated, accessed, and used. You will work hands-on with complex acquisition and finance data to develop production-ready capabilities and reusable engineering patterns.

This role is based in the Washington, DC/DMV area and is currently remote; periodic travel to government

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in data engineering or related field
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a technical discipline
• Experience building and operating production ETL/ELT pipelines
• Experience with REST APIs and data integration
• Desirable: DoW acquisition and finance data experience
• Desirable: IL-4/5 government cloud or similar secure environments

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate production data pipelines using SQL, PL/SQL, Java, and Python
• Integrate and transform acquisition and financial data into reusable data products
• Develop data models and analytics datasets for enterprise reporting
• Build and maintain REST API integrations for data exchange
• Migrate data from legacy systems
• Monitor and optimize pipeline performance and reliability
• Contribute to automated testing, code reviews, and documentation
• Shape physical database design for performance, security, and disaster recovery

Skills

SQL

PL/SQL

Java

Python

JSON

ETL pipelines

Data modeling

REST APIs

production pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years experience

Tools

Oracle

Talend

Apigee

Job description

Build your career at IDS and help deliver mission-critical software to the Federal Government.

Why IDS

A Career That Makes an Impact

At IDS, your work matters. Our software supports critical national defense missions and helps federal agencies operate more effectively. Join a team of over 275 dedicated professionals who share a passion for excellence and innovation.

Mission-Driven Work: Support critical government operations

Career Growth: Opportunities to advance and develop new skills

Expert Colleagues: Work alongside industry professionals

Stable Foundation: 25+ years of success and growth

Over 20% of our workforce has been with IDS for more than 10 years — a reflection of the stability, growth opportunities, and supportive culture we are proud to offer.

Our Core Values

Integrity Innovation Dedication Customer Satisfaction Vision

What We Offer

We invest in our employees with competitive compensation, long-term financial security, and benefits designed to support you and your family at every stage of life.

Competitive Pay

Competitive salaries that recognize your expertise and contributions, with regular performance reviews.

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work arrangements and generous PTO that increases with tenure to help you maintain balance.

Paid Holidays

11 federal holidays annually, ensuring consistent time off to rest and recharge throughout the year.

Choose from multiple PPO medical plans with $0 employee-only coverage options, plus dental and vision plans that include annual exams, lenses or contacts every 12 months, and frames every 24 months.

401(k) Retirement

401(k) retirement plan with a company-funded 3% annual safe harbor contribution to help you plan for your future.

Life & Disability Protection

$25,000 employer-paid life and AD&D coverage plus disability insurance, with optional voluntary coverage available up to $500,000 for added financial protection.

Supplemental Protection Plans

Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans to help manage unexpected medical expenses and provide additional peace of mind.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pre-tax health care and dependent FSAs to help you save money on eligible everyday expenses while maximizing your take-home pay.

Professional Development

Training opportunities, certification support, and career advancement paths to help you grow.

Collaborative culture with team events, recognition programs, and a supportive work environment.

Clearance-Friendly Workplace

Many of our positions require active government clearances. Our dedicated Facility Security Officer guides employees through required paperwork and renewals in secure, mission-driven environments.

Mission Impact

Support critical national defense missions and help federal agencies operate more effectively through meaningful, high-impact work.

Current Openings

Explore our current job openings and find the right opportunity for your skills and career goals.

Integrated Data Services (IDS) is a leading provider of custom software products and Government financial management services. IDS was founded in 1997 in El Segundo, CA, and since that time has seen tremendous growth and success. Currently, IDS has offices supporting customers nationwide. By providing customers with fast, efficient and reliable information systems and support services, IDS has become a preferred provider of financial and programmatic systems, services and solutions across a wide variety of government agencies.

Position Description:

IDS is seeking a Data Engineer to support the Navy’s acquisition transformation strategy that is bringing together data from diverse defense and federal systems to build scalable pipelines, APIs, and data products that improve how critical information is integrated, accessed, and used. In this role, you'll work hands-on with complex acquisition and finance data to develop scalable, production-ready capabilities while helping establish reusable patterns for data ingestion, integration, and delivery. Your work will contribute to the technical foundation of a growing data platform ecosystem supporting multiple Military Services and the Department of War (DoW).

This is hands-on engineering, not oversight. You will write the code, own the pipelines in production, and help set the standards.

We are seeking a candidate based in the Washington, DC/DMV area. This position is currently remote; however, periodic travel to Government facilities throughout the National Capital Region and other Navy locations may be required based on deployment activities. Applicants must be willing to support onsite customer engagements when required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design, build, and operate production data pipelines in SQL, PL/SQL, Java, and Python across an Oracle, Talend, and Apigee stack in an IL-4/5 environment
• Integrate and transform acquisition and financial datasets into reliable, reusable data products
• Develop data models and analytics datasets that drive enterprise reporting and operational decisions
• Build and maintain REST API integrations for ingesting and exchanging data across systems
• Migrate data from legacy systems
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune scheduled workflows for performance, reliability, and scale
• Implement data validation, quality checks, lineage, and governance practices that build trust in the data
• Contribute to automated testing, code reviews, documentation, and reusable engineering patterns
• Shape physical database design for performance, scaling, security, backup, and disaster recovery

Knowledge and Skills:

• Required:
  • Strong SQL and PL/SQL, plus working proficiency in Java, Python, and JSON
  • Demonstrated experience building and operating production ETL/ELT pipelines
  • Data modeling experience, including turning raw source data into reusable analytics datasets or data products
  • Experience integrating or consuming data through REST APIs
  • Experience troubleshooting and optimizing pipelines for performance and reliability
• Preferred:
  • Hands-on Oracle, Talend, or Apigee experience. Comparable enterprise RDBMS, ETL, and API gateway tooling is also of interest.
  • Experience with DoW acquisition and finance data
  • Experience delivering in an IL-4/5 or other accredited government cloud environment

Education and Work Experience:

• This position requires five (5) or more years of relevant experience
• This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in data science, computer science, software engineering, information systems, mathematics, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Experience in lieu of education may be considered if the individual has seven (7) or more years of relevant experience

Physical & Mental Qualifications:

• Must be able to sit, type, hear, see, and speak for extended periods of time.
• Must consistently work and type on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to able to communicate accurate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to lift/carry at least 15 lbs.
• May be required to move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office supplies, etc.

Security Clearance:

• Applicants selected for employment will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet additional eligibility requirements for access to classified information or materials.
• Active Secret clearance preferred; ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance is mandatory.

Travel:

• Some travel may be required.

Hours:

• Normal work schedule hours may vary, Monday through Friday. May be required to work additional hours and/or weekends, as needed, to meet deadlines or to fulfill travel obligations.

Salary Range:

• $150,000 - $175,000 per year
• The estimated salary range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. The disclosed salary range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. When determining an applicant’s compensation, various factors are taken into consideration including, but not limited to: geographic location, relevant prior work experience, relevant training, special skills/competencies, education, clearance, licenses/certifications, labor categories/contract rates and other business needs.

IDS offers a robust benefits package including employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, AD&D and life insurance plans for eligible employees. IDS also offers a variety of elective plans to eligible employees including flexible spending accounts, voluntary life insurance and supplemental insurance plans. Benefits become effective the first of the month following the start date of employment unless starting on the 1st of the month, in which case benefits are effective immediately upon the eligible employee’s start date. IDS offers eligible employees eleven (11) paid holidays, generous PTO accruals starting at three (3) weeks per year, as well as a 401(k) safe harbor contribution upon eligibility. IDS also offers generous employee referral bonuses.

IDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to age (40 and over), color, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information (including family medical history), national origin or ancestry, race, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. IDS participates in E-Verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.e-verify.gov/. A submission of a resume is an expression of interest and not considered an application.

**U.S. citizenship is required; H1-B visas and other visas are not being sponsored. Relocation expenses are NOT compensated. All jobs are employer paid; no fees to candidates. Third parties or agency inquiries are not being accepted at this time.**

We strive to make our hiring experience clear, respectful, and efficient. While timelines may vary by role — especially for cleared positions — our process is designed to keep candidates informed every step of the way.

Locations

Where We Work

IDS operates nationwide, with employees based in 30+ states and serving diverse customer locations across the country. Our team supports the missions of the Air Force, Army, Space Force, and various other agencies. We offer a range of work arrangements, including on-site positions, hybrid telework opportunities, and fully remote roles to provide flexibility for our team members while delivering exceptional service to our customers.

Employee Reviews

What Our Employees Say

Hear directly from the people who make IDS great.

“ Industry is Government, specifically defense. US Air Force, Army, Great management, challenging work, great benefits. All around, I have no bad words to say about the place. It was like family to me.

Great work life balance. Good compensation. Good benefits. Great collaborative atmosphere. Amazing leadership.

I feel as though this is my forever company! I feel my work is valued and that I'm not just a number.

Remote telework, excellent management, great customers, friendly co-workers, wonderful salary, ample amounts of time off (including all federal holidays), offers retirement packages, and the best health benefits I have EVER had.

Great healthcare, compensation, and training program. The company as a whole to include senior leadership is very employee oriented and takes care of their people. They reach out to see if you need anything, makes sure you have everything you need to start. This company is very organized as well. Hybrid and remote opportunities, good PTO.