Data Engineer Intermediate Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners. Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe.

Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you.

Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 Come Join HII!

Where Hard Stuff is Done Right! HII - Mission Technologies is currently seeking an Intermediate-level Analytic Engineer to work out of Fairfax, VA in support of the DoD/DoW Advana War Data Platform designed to aggregate operational, intelligence, logistics, and sensor data from multiple domains, enable Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) by providing a common data fabric, and support AI/ML applications for predictive analytics, targeting, and mission planning. This position is contingent on contract award Responsibilities: I want to and can do that!

• Develops and operates analytic data processing capabilities supporting the War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration enterprise across Unclassified and NIPR, Secret and SIPR, and Top Secret and JWICS enclaves. • Builds analytic transformations, query models, and feature-ready datasets using Databricks, Spark, Python, SQL, and Apache Airflow to enable mission analytics for Combatant Commands, Joint Staff elements, and interagency partners. • Implements structured ingestion and refinement workflows aligned to medallion-architecture bronze, silver, and gold zones, incorporating metadata tagging, lineage tracking, and schema harmonization to strengthen reuse and analytic readiness.

• Applies data quality monitoring techniques including drift detection, rule-based validation, profiling engines, and anomaly scoring to elevate accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across lake environments. • Configures encryption mechanisms, IAM controls, and audit policies to maintain data integrity under Department of Defense cybersecurity directives. • Provides Tier-2 analytic support by diagnosing data defects, resolving tooling inconsistencies, triaging pipeline behavior, and producing root-cause analysis reports that guide engineering remediation.

• Collaborates with data engineering, data tooling, platform operations, and governance teams to align analytic datasets with enterprise reference architectures and catalog requirements. • Develops dashboards using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Databricks SQL, and Grafana to present availability metrics, throughput indicators, drift scores, latency patterns, and enrichment performance. • Produces documentation covering analytic workflows, model-ready tables, transformation logic, and operational dependencies to support maintainability, onboarding, and analytic mission expansion across all War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration enclaves.

Requirements: I have already done that or have it! • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years’ experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. • Familiarity with creating dashboards using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Databricks SQL and/or Grafana and feature-ready datasets using Databricks, Spark, Python, SQL, and/or Apache Airflow • Must be Top Secret/SCI eligible • US Citizenship Preferred Requirements • Familiarity with Advana architecture, Palantir Foundry, or similar data integration platforms • Experience with data governance frameworks and metadata management • Agile/SAFe delivery experience in secure environments Physical Requirements May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment.

Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as 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; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application. Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.

Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.