Senior Data Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Sr Principal Data Engineer to turn data into measurable outcomes for government missions. You will power innovation and grow your expertise to advance your career in a mission-focused environment.

You will design and maintain data pipelines, optimize data flow, and collaborate with data science teams to integrate models into automated processes for the Diplomatic Security bureau of the State Department.

Qualifications

• BS degree required.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Security clearance: Secret minimum; Top Secret preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, maintains, and tests infrastructures for data generation and optimizes data flow for cross-functional teams.
• Contributes to milestones on projects and creates/maintains optimal data pipeline architecture.
• Develops and tests data solutions to meet user requirements.
• Analyzes IT environments to identify capabilities and recommends solutions.
• Collaborates with data science team to integrate algorithms and models into automated processes.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Data Solutions

Technical Solutions

Education

BS

Job description

TYPE OF REQUISITION: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Data Science and Data Engineering

Job Qualifications: Skills: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Solutions, Technical Solutions

Certifications: None

Experience: 10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

DATA ENGINEER SR PRINCIPAL

Own your opportunity to turn data into measurable outcomes for our customers’ most complex challenges. As a Data Engineer Sr Principal at GDIT, you’ll power innovation to drive mission impact and grow your expertise to power your career forward.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Data Engineer Sr Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Department of State. You will play a crucial role in development and delivering impactful solutions to support the Diplomatic Security bureau of the State Department.

• Designs, develops, maintains, and tests infrastructures for data generation as well as optimizing data flow and collection for cross functional teams.
• Contributes to completion of milestones associated with specific projects.
• Creates and maintains optimal data pipeline architecture.
• Develops and conducts tests to ensure data solutions meet documented user requirements.
• Analyzes IT environments to identify and assess critical capabilities and recommend solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Collaborates with data science team to transform data and integrate algorithms and models into automated processes.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Works with stakeholders including the Executive, Product, Data and Design teams to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs.

Performs additional duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: BS
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience
• Security clearance level: Minimum Secret, Top Secret Preferred
• US citizenship required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.

The likely salary range for this position is $153,000 - $207,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA VA Sterling

Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process: As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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