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Data Engineer

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$113,000–188,000/year — pay source
Strong written and verbal communication skills. The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
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Citizens onlyMust be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD TOP SECRET security clearance

What you’ll work on

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  • Design, build, and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines and integration frameworks

  • Develop and manage data models, schemas, and datasets with quality and lineage controls

  • Implement batch and real-time data processing and monitor data flows

  • Build and maintain databases, data stores, and APIs for reliable access to trusted data

  • Implement data governance, access controls, retention policies, and security measures

From the employer’s posting
Design, build, and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines, data integration frameworks
Develop and manage data models, schemas, and datasets while ensuring data quality, consistency, lineage, provenance, and lifecycle management.
Implement batch and real-time data processing capabilities, monitor data flows
Build and maintain databases, data stores, APIs, and supporting infrastructure
Implement data governance, access controls, retention policies, and security measures

What you’ll bring

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Core experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  • Experience with data engineering, database management, ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, system integration, and modern development practices.

Preferred experience

  • Master's Degree in a related discipline.
  • Experience in intelligence, national security, defense, technology, finance, or private-sector mission environments.
  • Experience supporting data governance, data quality, metadata management, lineage, provenance, or records management initiatives.
  • Experience developing data architectures, technical products, operational frameworks, or enterprise data solutions.
Qualification wording
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Experience with data engineering, database management, ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, system integration, and modern development practices.
Master's Degree in a related discipline.
Experience in intelligence, national security, defense, technology, finance, or private-sector mission environments.
Experience supporting data governance, data quality, metadata management, lineage, provenance, or records management initiatives.
Experience developing data architectures, technical products, operational frameworks, or enterprise data solutions.
Education & alternatives
- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET" security clearance. - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field. - EIGHT (8)+ years of relevant experience in designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining data pipelines, databases, integration solutions, or enterprise data platforms.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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$113K–$188K against $127K–$190K, the middle half of what similar US postings state.

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Has Guidehouse posted this job before?

Yes. We’ve followed 3 other Data Engineer jobs there since August 2026. One came down after 57 days. 2 are still up.

  1. AtlantaCame down after 57 days, first seen Aug 19
  2. HuntsvilleStill up after 57 days, first seen Sep 9
  3. This jobUp 22 days so far, first seen Oct 13
  4. IndianaStill up after 5 days, first seen Oct 30

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About the role

We file this job under Data Engineer, by the work the posting describes.

Data engineers build and run the pipelines that copy data out of apps and outside services into a warehouse or lake, and fix them when a source changes or a load fails.

Expect SQL, Python, a cloud platform, a scheduler such as Airflow, and often tools for large data such as Spark or Kafka.

An analytics engineer works one step later, turning the raw data a data engineer lands into clean tables people can query.

US government figures for database architects

Median yearly pay, May 2025
$139,500
Expected change, 2025 to 2035
9.4% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs

The government has no code for data engineers, so these figures are for the closest group, database architects, which includes data integration and data warehousing specialists.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-1243.

Job description

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Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines, data integration frameworks, and lineage-driven processing solutions that support entity resolution, provenance tracking, data reconciliation, source routing, data sanitization, governance, continuity, recovery, and the reliable delivery of trusted data assets across the enterprise.
  • Develop and manage data models, schemas, and datasets while ensuring data quality, consistency, lineage, provenance, and lifecycle management.
  • Implement batch and real-time data processing capabilities, monitor data flows, and support recovery, reconciliation, and continuity procedures across platforms.
  • Build and maintain databases, data stores, APIs, and supporting infrastructure to enable reliable access to trusted data assets.
  • Implement data governance, access controls, retention policies, and security measures to protect sensitive information and support compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and operational teams to integrate data sources, resolve data issues, and support evolving business and mission needs.
  • Monitor data performance, identify opportunities for automation and optimization, and improve the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of data solutions.
  • Produce technical documentation, data standards, and implementation guidance that support system operations, modernization efforts, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Need:

  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET" security clearance.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  • EIGHT (8)+ years of relevant experience in designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining data pipelines, databases, integration solutions, or enterprise data platforms.
  • Experience with data engineering, database management, ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, system integration, and modern development practices.


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Master's Degree in a related discipline.
  • Experience in intelligence, national security, defense, technology, finance, or private-sector mission environments.
  • Experience supporting data governance, data quality, metadata management, lineage, provenance, or records management initiatives.
  • Experience developing data architectures, technical products, operational frameworks, or enterprise data solutions.
  • Experience working across organizations and integrating diverse stakeholder requirements.
  • Familiarity with data analytics, AI/ML, knowledge management, graph analytics, or operational planning.
  • Experience supporting executive decision-making, reporting, or governance processes through data-driven solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve data processes, methodologies, platform performance, and mission outcomes.
  • Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments and manage competing priorities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com.  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.  Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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Strong written and verbal communication skills. The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
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What You Will Need: - Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET" security clearance. - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

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