[Remote] DSCA Jr. Data Engineer (Remote) - 27809

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to support Executive Order projects within their Warfare Systems Business Group. The role focuses on enhancing a centralized data environment to improve transparency and accountability across the Department of War, ensuring the right data reaches stakeholders to drive mission success.

Responsibilities

• Designs, models, documents, and governs the logical and conceptual data architectures, relationships, and schema evolutions for complex, enterprise-scale applications in support of tracking and accountability reforms
• Analyzes current and emerging system requirements, then develops comprehensive technical, structural, and organizational specifications to enable auditable, transparent data flows
• Establishes and enforces data modeling standards, capacity planning, and performance optimization to support high-reliability DoW environments
• Develops robust Python-based scripts and ETL/ELT pipelines for efficient, secure data ingestion, transformation, and integration from diverse sources
• Leverages deep expertise in Relational Databases (SQL) for advanced querying, schema design, optimization, and data integrity assurance
• Operates within Agile/SAFe development frameworks to deliver iterative, high-value increments aligned with business priorities and DoW policies
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to align development efforts with strategic FMS reform objectives, including enhanced tracking, oversight, and reporting
• Performs additional duties as assigned or required to advance mission goals

Skills

• Proven Python development experience, including building scalable data pipelines and automation solutions
• Ability to work independently while thriving in collaborative team settings
• Self-motivated initiator with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance at the time of consideration
• Remote-eligible position; must align with Eastern Time Zone core business hours
• Strong understanding of transactional data flows, financial management systems, and auditability requirements in DoW/security cooperation contexts
• Direct experience with ADVANA
• Advanced SQL proficiency for complex querying, performance tuning, database administration, and optimization
• Experience in SAFe Agile environments, including participation in PI planning, Scrum/Kanban ceremonies, and DevSecOps practices
• Candidate who resides in East Coast or Midwest Region to work eastern time zone core business hours

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• Wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• Financial planning tools
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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