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Elder Research

Data Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$131K - $158K/yr

Data Engineer General Information Requisition # 675 Locations USA-VA-Arlington Posting Date 03/04/2026 Security Clearance Required - IRS MBI Remote Type Hybrid Time Type Full time Description ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Data Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$62K - $141K/yr

Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

Woodgrove Solutions LLC

Data Engineer

Vienna, VA · On-site

$90K - $170K/yr

Data Engineer Location: Tysons Corner, VA (Off-Site/Hybrid) Position: Full-Time, Permanent Security Clearance: DoD Secret Clearance Required (Ability to obtain) Experience: 3+ years, $90,000 - $170 ...

VTG

Data Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$115K - $139K/yr

Overview VTG is seeking a skilled Data Engineer with at least 5 years of experience designing ... UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

Booz Allen Hamilton

Data Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$62K - $141K/yr

Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

VTG

Data Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$118K - $142K/yr

Overview VTG is seeking a skilled Data Engineer with at least 5 years of experience designing ... UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

VTG

Data Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$117K - $141K/yr

Overview VTG is seeking a skilled Data Engineer with at least 5 years of experience designing ... UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

Booz Allen Hamilton

Data Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$77K - $176K/yr

Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Data Engineer

Arlington, VA

$62K - $141K/yr

Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

RiVidium, Inc

Data Engineer

Quantico, VA · On-site

$121K - $145K/yr

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Description RiVidium Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support data-driven decision-making by collecting, transforming, and delivering high-quality data. This ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Data Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$77K - $176K/yr

Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Data Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$62K - $141K/yr

Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

Staffed4U

Data Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$118K - $142K/yr

Data Engineer Location: Chantilly, VA Work Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) Employment Type: W-2 Position Overview We are seeking a ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Data Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$62K - $141K/yr

Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Data Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$62K - $141K/yr

Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Data Engineer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$77K - $176K/yr

Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Data Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$62K - $141K/yr

Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Data Engineer

Arlington, VA

$62K - $141K/yr

Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Data Engineer

Reston, VA

$77K - $176K/yr

Data Engineer The Opportunity: Ever-expanding technology like IoT, machine learning, and artificial ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

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AspectFull Time Data EngineerData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS, IT, or related; often certifications in cloud or data toolsBachelor's in Statistics, Math, or related; sometimes certifications in analytics tools
Work EnvironmentTech teams, data infrastructure projects, cloud platformsBusiness units, reporting, data visualization tasks
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, finance, healthcare, e-commerceMarketing, finance, retail, consulting
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles, skills, and career pathsJob responsibilities, tools, and skills needed

Full Time Data Engineers focus on building and maintaining data infrastructure, pipelines, and systems, often requiring programming and cloud skills. Data Analysts interpret data, create reports, and visualize insights, typically using analytics tools. Both roles are essential in data-driven organizations but differ in technical depth and focus areas.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Elder Research

Arlington, VA • On-site

$131K - $158K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Data Engineer
General Information
Requisition # 675
Locations USA-VA-Arlington
Posting Date 03/04/2026
Security Clearance Required - IRS MBI
Remote Type Hybrid
Time Type Full time
Description & Requirements
Elder Research Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of MANTECH international Corporation seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data Engineer to join our team in Arlington, VA. This is a hybrid position Preferably located in the Washington DC area.
As a Data Engineer, you will support the Internal Revenue Service's mission to combat tax fraud, identity theft, and non-compliance by designing and delivering secure, scalable, and automated data pipelines that power advanced analytics, machine learning models, and decision-support tools. You will work directly with IRS stakeholders, program managers, data scientists, and technical teams to translate complex business and compliance needs into reliable data engineering solutions.
Your work will enable fraud detection, audit prioritization, refund review, and compliance risk analysis across large, sensitive tax and financial datasets. This role sits within an analytics-focused business unit supporting IRS enforcement, compliance, and research initiatives, partnering closely with data science and analytics teams to ensure data products are production-ready, trustworthy, and mission-aligned.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex data and system issues across cross-functional and mission-critical environments with minimal supervision
  • Engineer solutions that integrate diverse data types, including transactional, financial, and textual data, to support compliance and fraud analytics
  • Collaborate with data scientists and stakeholders to deploy analytics applications, dashboards, and decision-support tools
  • Write, test, and refine reusable, well-documented code in Python, SQL, Java, and other languages using collaborative development practices
  • Build and maintain secure, scalable data pipelines and end-to-end systems, including operation within air-gapped or restricted government environments
  • Support the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and design through deployment, monitoring, and ongoing support
  • Produce technical documentation and deliver briefings or presentations to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Act as a technical consultant, translating business, compliance, and enforcement needs into effective data solutions

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2-7+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related technical field, with prior programming experience, preferably in Python
  • Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field such as statistics, computer science, economics, mathematics, analytics, data science, data engineering, business, or social sciences
  • Design, build, and deploy robust, repeatable, and automated data pipelines using Python and SQL to transform raw data into analytics and ML-ready datasets
  • Engineer data pipelines that support fraud detection, compliance analytics, and predictive risk modeling across structured and unstructured data sources in Databricks
  • Develop and maintain end-to-end machine learning data workflows across on-premises and cloud environments, integrating backend systems with analytics platforms and user-facing applications
  • Partner closely with data scientists, analysts, product managers, and government stakeholders to align data engineering solutions with IRS mission objectives, and translate client and stakeholder requirements into clear, actionable technical designs and implementation plans
  • Modernize and optimize data and ML workflows by implementing best practices for scalability, reliability, maintainability, and security, while contributing effectively within agile, fast-paced development environments supporting iterative delivery and continuous improvement
  • Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn new technologies, adapt to evolving requirements, share knowledge across teams, and travel and work on-site with clients as project needs require

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree (MS) in analytics, computer science, data science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, management information systems, decision science, or related fields
  • Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN, Mercurial) and collaborative programming practices (pair programming, code reviews), as well as containerization and environment management (venv, conda)
  • Experience with platforms and technologies such as Databricks and AWS, including prior Databricks experience in Unity Catalog, PySpark, Spark SQL, and Jobs
  • Familiarity with vector, object, and document-based data storage systems, and experience implementing data engineering solutions in remote or austere environments, including use of bash and command-line tools
  • Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau), and understanding of the data analytics lifecycle (e.g., CRISP-DM) and how engineering supports downstream analytics and ML use case

Clearance Requirements:
  • Must currently possess an IRS Public Trust clearance with Full Background Investigation

Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

About Elder Research, Inc - People Centered. Data Driven
Elder Research considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Elder Research, please email us at careers@elderresearch.com and provide your name and contact information.

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