USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Data Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $157K/yrUSAJOBS is seeking a Data Engineer for the CIA. In this role, you will solve critical data challenges by building optimal data pipelines, analyzing and transforming data, and delivering data to systems to advance CIA's intelligence mission.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
As a DDI Data Engineer at CIA, you will transform and deliver high-priority datasets to enable exploitation and analysis for CIA's intelligence mission
Using computer programming and other capabilities, DDI Data Engineers develop processes to transform raw structured or unstructured data into useful, actionable information for critical mission systems
They design and build scalable data pipelines using commercial cloud, open source, and custom software solutions to process large datasets
DDI Data Engineers create automated data validation methods to load data into systems accurately and consistently
Through partnerships with collectors, data scientists, and software engineers, DDI Data Engineers design how data will be integrated and stored for optimal effectiveness
DDI Data Engineers are curious and use their skills to identify problems and build solutions, applying updated expertise in areas such as ETL, workflow and container orchestration, database and search technologies, distributed computing, serverless design, and cloud solutions
DDI encourages and supports continual learning
Opportunities exist for continued professional development, to include advanced technical training
Travel opportunities may be available
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in one of the following fields or related studies: Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field, Data Science or related quantitative field, Information Science/Technology, Forensics (Digital Forensics, Forensic Science, and Technology), Mathematics/Statistics
At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
Proficiency with computer programming languages like Python, Java, Scala, or equivalent Object-Oriented Programming Language and knowledge of SQL
Knowledge of data ingestion, transformation, modeling, and storage
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and in groups within a team environment
Curiosity, creativity, and initiative
Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK
You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable
You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible)
You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area
You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation
Preferred
Prior experience related to data engineering, data science, data architecture, database and search technologies
Experience analyzing or processing bulk datasets
Experience with signal/image processing, geospatial modeling or voice/data communications
Prior application of serverless design patterns, such as serverless applications or websites
Understanding of scaling and performance of distributed/cloud systems
Understanding of data science concepts, AI/ML, automation, and scripting
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
Funding
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