Data Engineer - Joint Staff
Agile Defense4 months ago
Washington, DC, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$140k - $165k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and operationally deploy scalable AI-enabled data solutions.
- Build and manage data pipelines, preprocessing workflows, feature engineering strategies, and machine learning services.
- Develop data visualization and storytelling solutions using Palantir MSS Workshop and Slate applications.
- Develop machine learning models from training through deployment.
- Apply data validation, model testing, and performance evaluation techniques.
- Collaborate with product managers, full-stack developers, platform engineers, and mission stakeholders to create decision-support tools.
- Work within secure, containerized, cloud-based environments and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience; a master’s degree is preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience in data engineering or software engineering, including designing and managing complex data pipelines.
- At least 4 years of experience in applied data science, Palantir Foundry development, or data pipeline development is preferred.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and distributed data frameworks such as Spark, Databricks, and PySpark is preferred.
- Experience with machine learning tools and libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and XGBoost is preferred.
- Familiarity with MLOps, API development, and secure cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and Palantir Foundry is preferred.
- Top Secret/SCI clearance is required to start.
- Strong technical communication and collaboration skills are preferred.
Benefits
- On-site work in Washington, D.C., including work in a SCIF.
- Employees are supported through a collaborative culture centered on Agile Defense’s six core values.
- Equal Opportunity Employer and protected veteran and disability-inclusive employer.
Tech Stack
Categories
Data EngineeringML Engineering
About Agile Defense
Agile Defense provides IT services and cybersecurity solutions for U.S. defense and federal civilian agencies, including digital transformation, systems integration, C4ISR support, data analytics, and cloud. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the privately held company is owned by Enlightenment Capital and operates across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Its work centers on securing sensitive missions and modernizing government technology environments through managed services and mission-focused engineering.