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Temporary Data Collection Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Data Scientist

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The position will create and maintain collection capabilities and deliverables within the Customer ... Temporary Duty travel will be outside the Continental United States as requested and approved by ...

Data Scientist

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The position will create and maintain collection capabilities and deliverables within the Customer ... Temporary Duty travel will be outside the Continental United States as requested and approved by ...

Cleared - Systems Test Engineer

Bethesda, MD ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Executing systematic data collection and analysis by implementing rigorous methodologies, analyzing ... Creating sponsor test documentation including Test and Evaluation Strategies, Master Plans (TEMP ...

Cleared - Systems Test Engineer

Bethesda, MD ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Executing systematic data collection and analysis by implementing rigorous methodologies, analyzing ... Creating sponsor test documentation including Test and Evaluation Strategies, Master Plans (TEMP ...

Systems Integrator - Expert

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... data collection and exploitation. * programmatically manage solutions for virtual operations ... some Temporary Duty travel. Required Skills Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope ...

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Temporary Data Collection information

What is temporary data collection?

Temporary data collection refers to short-term positions where individuals are hired to gather, record, and sometimes process data for a specific project or purpose. These roles can involve tasks such as conducting surveys, compiling research data, or entering information into databases. Temporary data collection jobs are often project-based and may last from a few days to several months, depending on the needs of the employer. This type of work is common in fields like market research, academic studies, and government censuses.

What are some common challenges faced in a temporary data collection role, and how can I prepare for them?

Temporary Data Collection roles often require quickly adapting to new tools, procedures, or datasets with minimal onboarding. You may encounter repetitive tasks, tight deadlines, or varying data quality, which can be challenging without strong attention to detail and organizational skills. To prepare, familiarize yourself with common data entry software, practice maintaining accuracy under time constraints, and be proactive in asking clarifying questions about project requirements. Building good communication with supervisors and team members will also help ensure data integrity and workflow efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a temporary data collection specialist?

To thrive as a Temporary Data Collection Specialist, you need strong attention to detail, accuracy, and basic data entry skills, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel, data entry platforms, and sometimes survey tools is typically required. Reliability, time management, and the ability to follow instructions carefully are crucial soft skills for this position. These abilities ensure that collected data is accurate, organized, and delivered on time, which is vital for informed decision-making in various projects.

What are the most commonly searched types of Data Collection jobs in Washington?

The most popular types of Data Collection jobs in Washington are:

What cities in Washington are hiring for Temporary Data Collection jobs?

Cities in Washington with the most Temporary Data Collection job openings:

Infographic showing various Temporary Data Collection job openings in Washington as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 25% Full Time, 59% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Data Scientist

J5 Consulting

Chantilly, VA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

J5 Consulting is a Maryland based company established in 2006 to provide computing and consulting services for government and commercial entities. Our services improve Information System networking performance and compliance and protect electronic assets from loss and compromise. We welcome your application to receive consideration for the following position.

Job Overview: 

The Customer applies technical resources to accelerate the timely, reliable, and secure delivery of open source data, information, and insights. The Customer requires developer support developing tailored solutions to tackle unique global collection problems. The work may be performed independently or within a team environment depending on the specific problem statement. Work will include developing Amazon Web Services (AWS)-based resources and the Customer needs skills spanning many compute, storage, and networking services.

  • The position will work closely with the Customer’s technical lead to architect, deploy, and maintain multiple, fast-turnaround capabilities used to perform various highly-visible and high-priority collection efforts.
  • The position will coordinate with multiple entities, including mission partners, to ensure capabilities  and deliverables meet defined requirements and tradecraft needs.
  • The position will create and maintain collection capabilities and deliverables within the Customer’s Amazon Web Services environment utilizing customer approved AWS services.
  • The position will validate collected data to ensure it meets data format requirements.
  • The position will maintain all source code in Customer’s GitHub repository.
  • The position will document all source code, including how to execute the code.
  • The position will perform operations and maintenance on the collection capabilities and deliverables to adapt to changes in collection target, technologies, data formats, and naming conventions.

Required skills and demonstrated experience:

  • Demonstrated experience with Python.
  • Demonstrated experience with geo-spatial software and programming packages and data formats.
  • Demonstrated experience creating and managing AWS resources, including provisioning EC2 instances, writing and deploying Lambda functions, creating and writing to S3, and managing authorization appropriately across resources with IAM policies.
  • Demonstrated experience using GitHub. 

Highly desired, though not required, include:

  • Demonstrated experience deploying AWS applications with AWS’s Cloud Development Kit (CDK).  Ansible and Terraform are NOT a substitute for CDK.
  • Demonstrated experience building and deploying containerized applications.
  • Demonstrated experience building, programmatically working with and maintaining search engines such as ElasticSeach, Lucene, or AWS’s OpenSearch.
  • Demonstrated experience creating, programmatically working with and maintaining SQL and NO-SQL databases.
  • Demonstrated experience with other non-AWS cloud services such as, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure
  • Certification(s):
    •  AWS DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect, or SysOps Administrator.

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US Citizenship:

  • This position requires US Citizenship. Verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements will be confirmed.

Security Clearance:

  • The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
  • Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment. 

Travel:

  • This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The position will be located within the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA). 
  • Local travel by privately owned vehicle will be on an as needed basis within the local place of performance.
  • Temporary Duty travel will be outside the Continental United States as requested and approved by the Customer.

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