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Data Engineer TS/SCI
US - VA, Arlington
Live, first seen by us 70 days ago- Pay
$112,200–196,400/yearAnnual period assumed — pay source
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
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- Employment
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Employment type in the employer’s posting: Full time
From the employer’s posting
Before you apply
- Work authorization
- Citizens only
Active TS/SCI security clearance
What you’ll work on
Full postingDesign, build, and optimize data pipelines and architectures for AI and analytics use cases
Integrate disparate data sources while ensuring quality, reliability, and security
Translate mission requirements into technical solutions with data scientists and stakeholders
Implement and maintain ETL processes, data models, and data governance frameworks
Support deployment, monitoring, and sustainment of data platforms in secure DoD environments
From the employer’s posting
Design, build, and optimize data pipelines and architectures to support AI-enabled use cases and operational analytics for Joint Staff missions
Integrate disparate data sources, ensuring data quality, reliability, and security in compliance with DoD standards
Collaborate with data scientists, product managers, and mission stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
Implement and maintain ETL processes, data models, and data governance frameworks
Support deployment, monitoring, and sustainment of data platforms within secure DoD environments
Education & alternatives
- Active TS/SCI security clearance - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field - Minimum 7 years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or analytics roles
Posting record
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- Live
- First seen by us
- Aug 26, 202670 days ago
- Recorded sightings
- 158
- Last seen by us
- Nov 5, 2026
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How this job compares
Time since we first saw it
Day 70
Up longer than most. Similar jobs usually come down between day 6 and day 54.
Well past Parsons’s usual: its jobs come down by about day 28.
From 10,957 similar postings that came down, and 66 of Parsons’s. Coming down is not always a hire.
Parsons is hiring
40 open jobs
Open jobs by the week we first saw them, last 12 weeks.
- Data Engineer hiring has slowed
- Takes jobs down at a usual pace
- 8% of open jobs were reposted
See how this role fits your experience
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- Python
- SQL
- Databricks
Where the posting names them
- Minimum 7 years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or analytics roles - Proficiency in SQL, Python, or similar scripting languages for data manipulation and pipeline development - Experience with ETL processes, data modeling, and integrating complex data sources
- Proficiency in Power Platform or Power Apps for data-driven applications and workflow automation - Familiarity with Qlik, Databricks, War Data Platform (WDP), or Advana - Experience supporting operational DoD analytics and AI/ML initiatives
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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 Description:
Parsons is looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our Joint Staff Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) team. In this role, you will architect and deliver scalable data solutions supporting Department of Defense mission objectives, enabling advanced analytics, AI, and operational decision support across Joint Staff Directorates.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Design, build, and optimize data pipelines and architectures to support AI-enabled use cases and operational analytics for Joint Staff missions
- Integrate disparate data sources, ensuring data quality, reliability, and security in compliance with DoD standards
- Collaborate with data scientists, product managers, and mission stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Implement and maintain ETL processes, data models, and data governance frameworks
- Support deployment, monitoring, and sustainment of data platforms within secure DoD environments
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 7 years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or analytics roles
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, or similar scripting languages for data manipulation and pipeline development
- Experience with ETL processes, data modeling, and integrating complex data sources
- Strong understanding of data security, governance, and compliance in federal/DoD environments
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience with Palantir Foundry or Maven Smart Systems (MSS)
- Proficiency in Power Platform or Power Apps for data-driven applications and workflow automation
- Familiarity with Qlik, Databricks, War Data Platform (WDP), or Advana
- Experience supporting operational DoD analytics and AI/ML initiatives
- Advanced degree or certifications in data engineering, cloud, or analytics platforms
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
- Location & working pattern
US - VA, Arlington
Working pattern and location restrictions need checking in the full posting.
- Work authorization
What Required Skills You'll Bring: - Active TS/SCI security clearance - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
More source context
- Advanced degree or certifications in data engineering, cloud, or analytics platforms Security Clearance Requirement: An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.