Data Engineer - SME

Chantilly, VA

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Pay: USD 106,300–221,100/yearAnnual period assumed — pay source
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $106,300—$221,100 USD What We Believe
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Before you apply

Work authorization: Citizens onlyActive Top Secret security clearance

What you’ll work on

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Build and maintain data pipelines for visual analytics and high-performance processing
Transform structured and semi-structured data into actionable information
Design and construct large enterprise relational databases that perform efficiently
Integrate new data systems with existing data warehouses and tune performance
Set standards and best practices for database operations, programming and security

From the employer’s posting

Build and maintain data pipelines that support visual analytics applications and high-performance data processing.

Transform structured and semi-structured data into usable, actionable information.

Design and construct large enterprise relational databases and ensure they perform efficiently.

Integrate new data systems with existing data warehouses and refine system performance.

Develop strategies, standards, and best practices for database operations, programming, and security.

What you’ll bring

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Core experience

10+ years in data engineering, database development or related areas
US citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance
Bachelor's degree
Strong experience with relational databases, SQL and large-scale data design
Hands-on experience building pipelines for structured and semi-structured data

Qualification wording

10+ years of experience in data engineering, database development, or related areas.

US Citizen Active Top Secret security clearance

Bachelor's degree required.

Strong experience with relational databases, SQL, and large-scale data design.

Hands-on experience building data pipelines for structured and semi-structured data.

Education & alternatives

What you need: - Bachelor's degree required. - 10+ years of experience in data engineering, database development, or related areas.

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$106K–$221K against $127K–$190K, the middle half of what similar US postings state.

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- 10+ years of experience in data engineering, database development, or related areas. - Strong experience with relational databases, SQL, and large-scale data design. - Hands-on experience building data pipelines for structured and semi-structured data.

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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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At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Who you are:

The Data Engineer (SME) is responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of data systems that enable advanced analytics and visual intelligence. This role focuses on developing scalable data pipelines, building large relational databases, and ensuring secure and efficient data flow throughout the organization. The SME will also work on integrating new data systems with existing platforms and transform structured and semi-structured data into valuable insights.

What you do:

Build and maintain data pipelines that support visual analytics applications and high-performance data processing.
Transform structured and semi-structured data into usable, actionable information.
Design and construct large enterprise relational databases and ensure they perform efficiently.
Integrate new data systems with existing data warehouses and refine system performance.
Use open source, COTS, and GOTS technologies to support analytics and data workflows.
Develop strategies, standards, and best practices for database operations, programming, and security.
Collaborate with teams to analyze data needs and enhance overall data quality and usability.

What you need:

Bachelor's degree required.
10+ years of experience in data engineering, database development, or related areas.
Strong experience with relational databases, SQL, and large-scale data design.
Hands-on experience building data pipelines for structured and semi-structured data.
Familiarity with analytics, visualization technologies, and high-performance or distributed computing.
Experience integrating new systems with enterprise data warehouses.
Understanding of secure data practices and zero trust principles.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have:

Experience with government or multi-enclave data environments.
Background with data visualization platforms or visual analytics applications.
Experience with cloud data platforms or hybrid architectures.
Degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Eligibility requirement:

US Citizen
Active Top Secret security clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$106,300—$221,100 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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