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Leidos

Senior Data Engineer Lead

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$113.50K - $154.10K/yr

Manage a team of 8-15 direct reports, providing guidance and support for their professional ... Minimum of 8 years of experience in data engineering or related roles. * Proven experience in ...

Leidos

Senior Data Engineer Lead

Alexandria, VA

$113.50K - $154.10K/yr

Manage a team of 8-15 direct reports, providing guidance and support for their professional ... Minimum of 8 years of experience in data engineering or related roles. * Proven experience in ...

TLA-LLC

Data Architect

Mclean, VA · On-site

$64.50 - $83/hr

Azure Data Engineer Associate / Azure Solutions Architect. o AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty / Solutions Architect - Professional. o Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer / Architect.

TLA-LLC

Data Architect

Mclean, VA · On-site

$64.50 - $83/hr

Azure Data Engineer Associate / Azure Solutions Architect. o AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty / Solutions Architect - Professional. o Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer / Architect.

Pantheon Data

Data Engineer

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$122.10K - $146.70K/yr

Required Skills and Experience * 5 years professional, hands-on experience in a data engineering role. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. * Expert-level SQL, relational ...

Pantheon Data

Data Engineer

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$122.10K - $146.70K/yr

Required Skills and Experience * 5 years professional, hands-on experience in a data engineering role. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. * Expert-level SQL, relational ...

Pantheon Data LLC

Data Engineer

Falls Church, VA

$122.10K - $146.70K/yr

Required Skills and Experience * 5 years professional, hands-on experience in a data engineering role. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. * Expert-level SQL, relational ...

ProSidian Consulting

Data Engineer

Alexandria, VA · Hybrid

$122.40K - $147K/yr

Data Engineer Professionals typically cover Workforce Data Strategy Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Disciplines and serve as Senior specialist or technical lead scope requiring independent ...

ProSidian Consulting, LLC

Data Engineer

Alexandria, VA · Hybrid

$122.40K - $147K/yr

Data Engineer Professionals typically cover Workforce Data Strategy Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Disciplines and serve as Senior specialist or technical lead scope requiring independent ...

Steampunk, Inc.

Lead Data Architect

Mclean, VA · On-site

D. in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Cloud Architecture, or a related technical field. • 10+ years of professional experience designing enterprise-scale data solutions ...

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Nightwing

Data Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$113.40K - $136.20K/yr

IBM Data Engineering Professional Certificate * IBM Data Warehouse Engineer Professional Certificate * Meta Database Engineer Professional Certificate At Nightwing, we value collaboration and ...

Nwis

Data Engineer

Sterling, VA

$113.40K - $136.20K/yr

IBM Data Engineering Professional Certificate * IBM Data Warehouse Engineer Professional Certificate * Meta Database Engineer Professional Certificate At Nightwing, we value collaboration and ...

Acuity INC

Data Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$119.30K - $143.30K/yr

The Data Engineer delivers reliable, secure, and high-performing data solutions that support ... training & professional development Recognized as a Best Places to Work (Washington Business ...

Acuity INC

Data Engineer

Reston, VA

$119.30K - $143.30K/yr

The Data Engineer delivers reliable, secure, and high-performing data solutions that support ... training & professional development Recognized as a Best Places to Work (Washington Business ...

Analytica

Data Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$129.20K - $155.10K/yr

Analytica is seeking Data Engineers across multiple experience levels--from junior to senior--to ... professional development funding, and a 401(k) match. Responsibilities include (but are not limited ...

Analytica

Data Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$129.20K - $155.10K/yr

Analytica is seeking Data Engineers across multiple experience levels-from junior to senior-to join ... professional development funding, and a 401(k) match. Responsibilities include (but are not limited ...

Central Intelligence Agency

Data Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$74.58K - $156.76K/yr

Summary DDI Data Engineers solve critical data challenges by building optimal data pipelines ... Opportunities exist for continued professional development, to include advanced technical training.

Dlapiper

Data Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$129.70K - $155.70K/yr

Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let's see what we can achieve. Together. Summary The Data Engineer ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for professional data 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.

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Required CredentialsCertifications like Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, relevant degrees in computer science or data engineeringDegrees in statistics, data science, or related fields; certifications like Certified Data Scientist
Work EnvironmentDesigning data pipelines, managing data infrastructure, ensuring data qualityAnalyzing data, building models, deriving insights from data
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, data-driven organizations focusing on data infrastructureResearch institutions, analytics firms, companies focusing on predictive modeling

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Senior Data Engineer Lead

Senior Data Engineer Lead

Leidos

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$113.50K - $154.10K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Leidos rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 424 rated business services

Job description

This Department of War enterprise data and analytics program delivers mission-critical capabilities that enable leaders across the Department to make faster, better-informed decisions using trusted data at scale. Leidos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer Lead to support the delivery, enhancement, and adoption of enterprise data and analytics products used across multiple DoD organizations.
In this role, you will work alongside government partners, engineers, and other industry teammates to translate operational and strategic requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions. You will contribute directly to product planning, execution, and continuous improvement-helping ensure capabilities are delivered efficiently, aligned to mission priorities, and positioned for sustained success.
This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-visibility, enterprise program at the intersection of data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies. Ideal candidates are motivated by mission impact, comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments, and interested in building deep domain expertise while delivering capabilities with real-world national security outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and architectures to support data ingestion, transformation, integration, storage, and dissemination.
  • Apply software engineering and ETL principles to ensure data accuracy, quality, consistency, and scalability.
  • Integrate COTS and customer-developed tools within existing data frameworks to meet operational and analytical requirements.
  • Collaborate with DataOps teams to prepare, automate, and optimize data workflows for real-time analytics.
  • Implement and enforce data security policies, including data encryption and access controls.
  • Monitor data quality and implement proactive alerting on data pipelines.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for data pipelines, models, and governance policies.
  • Provide Tier-2 and Tier-3 support for enterprise data products and services.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement solutions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Develop and maintain training materials and a centralized knowledge repository for data operations.
  • Proactively communicate with customers regarding known issues and new features.
  • Collect customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Manage a team of 8-15 direct reports, providing guidance and support for their professional development.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations related to data privacy and security.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Active Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline and 8-12 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in a related field and 6-10 years of relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing data pipelines and architectures.
  • Experience with data quality monitoring tools and processes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience developing and maintaining enterprise-scale data pipelines in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Experience implementing ETL/ELT processes and data orchestration frameworks.
  • Strong knowledge of ETL processes and data integration techniques.
  • Experience working with structured and unstructured data sources, including APIs, streaming platforms, and relational/non-relational databases.
  • Experience integrating data pipelines into DevSecOps CI/CD environments.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Experience with cloud-based data solutions and architectures.
  • Familiarity with data governance frameworks and best practices.
  • Experience operating within SAFe or large-scale Agile frameworks supporting enterprise systems.
  • Experience supporting data platforms across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS environments.
  • Experience implementing data governance controls, lineage tracking, and metadata management frameworks.
  • Experience supporting AI/ML data preparation and feature engineering workflows.
  • Knowledge of machine learning and AI principles.
  • Experience working with containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Relevant cloud or data engineering certifications (e.g., AWS Data Analytics, Azure Data Engineer, or equivalent).
  • Certifications in data engineering or related technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer).

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
April 16, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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