Senior Data Engineer - Scalable Pipelines and Governance

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Data Engineer to advance data pipelines and platforms for mission-driven projects. You will collaborate with AI model engineers, cloud architects, and ISSE to build scalable data systems that support AI/ML workloads.

The role requires strong experience in data engineering, ETL, governance, and dashboards, with a TS/SCI clearance and polygraph. This is a high-impact, full-time position in a security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a data engineer.
• Experience validating or normalizing datasets and developing schemas.
• Experience implementing dashboards and metrics for data and pipeline monitoring.
• Experience building automated ETL workflows and pipelines for data processes.
• Knowledge of data governance practices.
• Ability to design, implement, and maintain data pipelines.
• Ability to monitor and improve pipeline performance in coordination with operations teams.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Lead data engineering activities on mission-driven projects.
• Oversee development and deployment of data pipelines and platforms.
• Collaborate with AI model engineers, cloud architects, and ISSE to guide scalable data solutions.
• Ensure high-quality, well-governed data flows supporting AI/ML workloads.

Skills

Data engineering experience

Data validation/normalization

Dashboard and metrics

ETL pipelines

Data governance

Data pipeline design/maintenance

Pipeline performance monitoring

TS/SCI with polygraph

Education

Bachelor’s degree

HS diploma or GED

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Data Engineer to advance data pipelines and platforms for mission-driven projects. You will collaborate with AI model engineers, cloud architects, and ISSE to build scalable data systems that support AI/ML workloads.

The role requires strong experience in data engineering, ETL, governance, and dashboards, with a TS/SCI clearance and polygraph. This is a high-impact, full-time position in a security-focused environment.