Data Engineer, Junior
Chantilly, Virginia
- Pay
$95,200–119,000/yearAnnual period assumed — pay source
Basic Compensation: 95,200 - $119,000 This range is for the Virginia area only.
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- Not stated
- Employment
Full-time — employment source
Employment type in the employer’s posting: Full time
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What you’ll work on
Full postingDevelop and maintain automated data workflows, scripts and processes
Analyze RF, signals and collection data for patterns and mission insights
Test and validate dashboards, reports and other data products
Maintain databases, repositories and their documentation
Track collection requirements and tasking to align data work with priorities
From the employer’s posting
Develop and maintain automated workflows, scripts, and processes to collect, transform, integrate, and manage data from multiple sources.
Analyze RF, signals, collection, and other technical data to identify patterns, trends, and mission-relevant insights.
Testing and validation of dashboards, reports, visualizations, and other data products that support operational analysis and decision-making.
Maintain databases, data repositories, and associated documentation to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with program requirements.
Support collection management activities by tracking requirements, monitoring tasking, and aligning data efforts with mission priorities.
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 0 to 5 years of experience in data engineering, data analysis, intelligence operations, collection management, RF analysis, or a related technical field.
- Experience managing, validating, maintaining, or analyzing large datasets in operational, intelligence, or mission-focused environments.
- Experience with data analysis, scripting, and database technologies, including Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent tools.
Preferred experience
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other government operational missions.
- Knowledge of RF collection systems, signals analysis methodologies, collection management processes, or mission planning activities.
Qualification wording
Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
0 to 5 years of experience in data engineering, data analysis, intelligence operations, collection management, RF analysis, or a related technical field.
Experience managing, validating, maintaining, or analyzing large datasets in operational, intelligence, or mission-focused environments.
Experience with data analysis, scripting, and database technologies, including Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent tools.
Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other government operational missions.
Knowledge of RF collection systems, signals analysis methodologies, collection management processes, or mission planning activities.
Tools in this posting
- Python
- SQL
- Power BI
- Tableau
Source — Tool mentions in context
- Experience managing, validating, maintaining, or analyzing large datasets in operational, intelligence, or mission-focused environments. - Experience with data analysis, scripting, and database technologies, including Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent tools. - Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance with Poly
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Job description
Title:
Data Engineer, JR- The Junior Data Engineer provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to our government customer.
- Support the collection, integration, validation, maintenance, and analysis of mission-relevant data used to inform space and counterspace intelligence operations.
- Develop and maintains data workflows, automation solutions, and reporting products that enable efficient management of large and diverse datasets.
- The data Engineer works with government personnel, mission partners, and technical teams to ensure data quality, accessibility, and operational effectiveness.
- Contribute to mission planning, collection management, and data-driven analysis in support of national security objectives.
- Support the collection, processing, validation, and maintenance of large datasets used in space and counterspace mission activities.
- Develop and maintain automated workflows, scripts, and processes to collect, transform, integrate, and manage data from multiple sources.
- Analyze RF, signals, collection, and other technical data to identify patterns, trends, and mission-relevant insights.
- Assist in integrating disparate datasets and establishing data quality standards, governance practices, and data management procedures.
- Testing and validation of dashboards, reports, visualizations, and other data products that support operational analysis and decision-making.
- Support collection management activities by tracking requirements, monitoring tasking, and aligning data efforts with mission priorities.
- Maintain databases, data repositories, and associated documentation to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with program requirements.
- Provide technical support for mission planning, operational reporting, and readiness assessment activities.
- Collaborate with government stakeholders and mission partners to support data-driven initiatives and operational objectives.
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 0 to 5 years of experience in data engineering, data analysis, intelligence operations, collection management, RF analysis, or a related technical field.
- Experience managing, validating, maintaining, or analyzing large datasets in operational, intelligence, or mission-focused environments.
- Experience with data analysis, scripting, and database technologies, including Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent tools.
- Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance with Poly
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other government operational missions.
- Knowledge of RF collection systems, signals analysis methodologies, collection management processes, or mission planning activities.
Basic Compensation:
95,200 - $119,000
This range is for the Virginia area only.
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance
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Basic Compensation: 95,200 - $119,000 This range is for the Virginia area only.
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Chantilly, Virginia
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