[Hiring] Data Engineer @Ignite Digital

Role Description

This role supports the Naval Research & Development Establishment (NR&DE) within the Decision Advantage Solutions Hub (DASH) Integrated Product Team (IPT). NR&DE includes 15+ warfare centers, NIWC Atlantic, University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs), and a Federally Funded Research Development Center (FFRDC). The organization operates several Communities of Practice (CoPs), each focused on solving domain‑specific challenges that often drive new analytics requirements.

As a Data Engineer, you will design, implement, and optimize data systems and pipelines that enable AI/ML applications for a Navy IT command. You will collaborate with AI/ML engineers and technical teams to ensure scalable, reliable data processing. This role applies modern data engineering practices to support machine learning deployment, enhance mission‑critical operations, improve data quality, uphold security standards, and strengthen data workflows across the client’s IT ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Analyze use cases and high‑level requirements to define detailed technical requirements for data solutions.
• Work with stakeholders to refine enterprise metrics, business rules, and related data requirements.
• Establish and update data architectures, models, standards, transformations, and integrations.
• Design, build, refresh, and maintain reference materials (terms, metrics, rules, lineage, etc.) for analysts and users.
• Develop automation capabilities through modern software‑intensive solutions and data engineering best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting corporate operations with data management and analysis.
• 3+ years of experience in data management, analysis, and visualization.
• 3+ years of Business Intelligence experience building dashboards and reporting solutions using the QLIK Advana suite.
• Experience designing data visualizations and selecting appropriate visuals for different audiences.
• Experience with project planning, risk identification, timeline recommendations, cross‑functional collaboration, and analytical modeling.
• Technical skills: Python, SQL, data modeling, APIs, data architecture.
• Familiarity with AI libraries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, Psychology, Business Intelligence, Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, or MIS.

Requirements

• Salary: 95k+ to align with education and experience.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO.
• Education stipends and referral bonuses.
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government.
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement.
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry.
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth.