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Lead Data Analytics Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

$160K - $230K/yr

Lead Data Analytics Engineer Remote/Work from Home within the United States Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active or interim Secret Clearance. @Orchard LLC has an immediate need for a Lead Analytics ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance data analytics engineer in Reston, VA is $134,951.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $119,100.00 and $143,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Data Analytics Engineer vs Data Scientist?

AspectFreelance Data Analytics EngineerData Scientist
CredentialsOften requires a degree in data analysis, statistics, or related fields; certifications like Google Data Analytics or Microsoft Certified Data Analyst are commonTypically holds a degree in computer science, statistics, or related fields; certifications like Certified Data Scientist or SAS Certified Data Scientist are common
Work EnvironmentFreelance, project-based, remote or on-site depending on client needsUsually employed full-time in organizations or research settings; some freelance roles exist but are less common
Industry UsageUsed across various industries including finance, marketing, healthcare, and e-commercePrimarily in tech, finance, healthcare, and research sectors

While both roles analyze data to extract insights, Freelance Data Analytics Engineers focus on building and maintaining data pipelines and dashboards on a project basis, whereas Data Scientists develop predictive models and advanced algorithms, often requiring deeper statistical expertise.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Data Analytics Engineer job openings in Reston, VA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, and 32% Part Time. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,951 per year, or $64.9 per hour.

Data Analytics Engineer

Washington, DC • On-site

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$129K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Blue Sky Innovative Solutions is hiring a Data Analytics Engineer to transform complex data into actionable insights that support critical decision-making. This position involves building data pipelines, cleansing and transforming large datasets, and implementing advanced analytics and reporting tools.
Responsibilities:
• Build, test, and deploy data pipelines and analytic models in support of operations.
• Perform data wrangling, cleansing, and transformation for reporting and dashboards.
• Implement advanced analytics, including trend analysis, anomaly detection, and predictive modeling.
• Support the integration of multiple government and contractor data systems.
• Work closely with the Data Architect to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics with large datasets.
• Strong expertise in SQL, Python, R, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• TS/SCI clearance required.
Preferred:
• Experience with DoD or intelligence community systems strongly preferred.
Company:
Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) understands the business and information technology challenges and opportunities that face government and private sector clients and we have the demonstrated capabilities to address them. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Washington, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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