Data Engineer - Mid

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities Position Description:

The Data Engineer - Mid designs, develops, and maintains scalable data pipelines, data models, and data services in support of CD&I analytics, experimentation, and AI/ML initiatives. The engineer will work closely with analysts, data scientists, and operational stakeholders to ensure that data infrastructure is reliable, secure, and aligned with USMC data strategy and enterprise architectures.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement robust processes for ingesting, transforming, and delivering data from multiple operational and enterprise systems. Develop and optimize data models, schemas, and storage solutions (e.g., data warehouses, data lakes) to support analytic workloads. Implement data quality, validation, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. Integrate data security, access control, and auditing in compliance with DoD/USMC cybersecurity and data governance policies. Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and AI/ML teams to ensure data engineering solutions meet analytic and performance requirements. Support the design and deployment of APIs or data services that provide secure, standardized access to data. Document data architectures, data flows, and technical implementation details; support transition to operations and sustainment. Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline and infrastructure issues; recommend and implement improvements.

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or related field. 3-5 years of experience in data engineering, database development, or similar technical role, with at least 2 years in a DoD/Federal enterprise environment. Proficiency with SQL and at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java). Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and processes. Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) and familiarity with data warehousing concepts. Understanding of data security and governance concepts within controlled environments. Strong documentation and communication skills; ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Active TS/SCI Clearance Desired Qualifications:

Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, or DoD cloud equivalents). Familiarity with big data or distributed processing technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and modern orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow). Experience supporting USMC CD&I or other DoD headquarters/staff organizations. Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $110,800.00/Yr. - USD $185,100.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status