Job Description
Job Title: Senior Data Engineer
Location: Remote
Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance
We question. We listen. We adapt.
Be honest. Be pragmatic.
Omni Federal, a Washington, DC-based software solutions provider founded in 2017, specializes in delivering mission-critical and enterprise solutions to the federal government. Originating from the Department of Defense's software factory ecosystem, Omni focuses on Command and Control, Cybersecurity, Space, Geospatial, and Modeling Simulation. The company leverages commercial technology to enhance the capabilities of the DoD, IC, and their end-users, with innovation driven by its Omni Labs and SBIR Innovation centers. Omni has a presence in Boston, MA, Colorado Springs, CO, San Antonio, TX, and St. Louis, MO.
Why Omni?
We are seeking a passionate Senior Data Engineer to support the Army Software Factory (ASWF) in aligning with Cyber Workforce requirements and broader compliance mandates. The Army Software Factory (ASWF), a first-of-its-kind initiative under Army Futures Command, is revolutionizing the Armyโs approach to software development by training and employing self-sustaining technical talent from across the military and civilian workforce. Guided by the motto โBy Soldiers, For Soldiers,โ ASWF equips service members to develop mission-critical software solutions independentlyโespecially vital for future contested environments where traditional technical support may be unavailable. This initiative also serves as a strategic prototype to modernize legacy IT processes and build technical readiness across the force to ensure battlefield dominance in the digital age.
Required Skills:
Active DoD Secret Clearance (Required)
12+ years of experience in data science, data engineering, or similar roles.
Expertise in designing, building, and maintaining scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using tools and languages such as Python, SQL, Apache Spark, or Airflow.
Strong proficiency in working with relational and NoSQL databases, including experience with database design, optimization, and query performance tuning (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
Demonstrable experience with cloud data platforms and services (e.g., AWS Redshift, S3, Glue, Athena; Azure Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse; Google BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow).
Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts (e.g., Kimball, Inmon methodologies) and experience with data modeling for analytical purposes.
Proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used in data engineering (e.g., Python, Java, Scala) for data manipulation, scripting, and automation.
CompTIA Security+ Certified or otherwise DoDM 8140.03 (formerly DoD 8570.01-M) compliant.
Nice to Have:
Familiarity with SBIR technologies and transformative platform shifts
Experience working in Agile or DevSecOps environments
2+ years of experience interfacing with Platform Engineers and data visibility team, manage AWS resources, and GitLab admin
, About Omni Federal
Omni Federal, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Washington, DC, is a highly specialized software solutions provider with a robust presence in key locations across the United States, including Boston, MA, Colorado Springs, CO, San Antonio, TX, and St. Louis, MO. Born out of the Department of Defense's software factory ecosystem, Omni has rapidly distinguished itself by delivering both mission-critical and enterprise solutions that enhance the technological capabilities of the federal government. With a focus on areas such as Command and Control, Cybersecurity, Space, Geospatial, and Modeling Simulation, Omni leverages cutting-edge commercial technology tailored to government objectives, improving mission performance and delivering transformative outcomes for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and their end-users. The company's innovative approach is backed by its Omni Labs and SBIR Innovation centers, where they develop advanced platforms and tools in data mesh, secure connectivity, and intelligent automation.