Data Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Data Engineering role at Bah. Fort Meade · full-time · $77,600–$176,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and oversee data pipelines and platforms that bring information from separate sources into usable form
- Work with AI engineers, architects and technical leads to shape scalable pipelines for mission needs
- Assess, design, transform and maintain datasets for machine-learning workloads
- Set up data and pipeline dashboards and metrics, then track quality and performance
- Create automated ETL processes and improve pipeline operation alongside operations teams
What you bring
- At least six years working as a data engineer, with hands-on data pipeline and normalization experience
- You can validate or standardize datasets, define schemas and build automated ETL workflows
- You understand data governance and can monitor and improve pipeline performance
- You hold an active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
- A high school diploma or GED plus six years in data normalization and pipelines, or a bachelor’s degree plus four years in those areas
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level data engineer who can lead technical pipeline work and collaborate across AI, infrastructure and operations teams. You must have TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. Interview and assessment participation requires camera use, and AI assistance during those activities is barred unless expressly permitted.
From the employer
The Opportunity:
Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence means that there’s more structured and unstructured data available today than ever before. As a data engineer, you know that organizing data can yield pivotal insights when it’s gathered from disparate sources. We need an experienced data professional like you to help our clients find answers in their data to impact important missions, from fraud detection to cancer research to national intelligence.
As a data engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll use your expertise to help build advanced technology solutions and lead data engineering activities on some of the most mission-driven projects in the industry. You’ll guide data engineering activities by overseeing the development and deployment of pipelines and platforms that organize and make disparate data meaningful.
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with AI model engineers, network and cloud architects, the ISSE, and other technical leaders to guide the development of scalable, mission‑aligned data pipelines. You’ll apply your expertise in data engineering, exploratory analysis, and feature development to shape how datasets are assessed, designed, transformed, and maintained for AI and ML workloads. While supporting a cross‑functional technical environment, you’ll help ensure high‑quality, well‑governed data flows that enable reliable model performance across operational, research, and enterprise systems.
Work with us to use data for good.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
6+ years of experience as a data engineer
Experience validating or normalizing datasets and developing schemas
Experience implementing dashboards and metrics for data and pipeline monitoring
Experience building automated ETL workflows and pipelines for data processes
Knowledge of data governance practices
Ability to design, implement, and maintain data pipelines
Ability to monitor and improve pipeline performance in coordination with operations teams
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
HS diploma or GED and 6+ years of experience with data normalization and data pipelines, or Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience with data normalization and data pipelines
Nice If You Have:
10+ years of experience as a data engineer
Experience with cloud environments such as AWS or Azure
Experience supporting data cleaning or orchestration for AI or ML solutions
Bachelor’s degree
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.