Data Engineer
Job Description
Guidehouse is hiring a Data Engineer to design and deliver scalable, governed data capabilities for enterprise use in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines, data integration frameworks, and lineage-driven processing solutions
- Support entity resolution and provenance tracking to enable reliable delivery of trusted data assets
- Enable data reconciliation, source routing, and data sanitization for consistent outcomes
- Implement governance and continuity practices, including recovery procedures across the enterprise
- Develop and manage data models, schemas, and datasets with data quality, consistency, lineage, provenance, and lifecycle management
- Implement batch and real-time processing capabilities
- Monitor data flows and support recovery, reconciliation, and continuity across platforms
- Build and maintain databases, data stores, APIs, and supporting infrastructure for dependable access to trusted data assets
- Implement data governance, access controls, retention policies, and security measures to protect sensitive information and support compliance
- Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and operational teams to integrate sources and resolve data issues
- Monitor data performance and identify opportunities for automation and optimization to improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency
- Create technical documentation, data standards, and implementation guidance to support operations, modernization, and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD TOP SECRET security clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- EIGHT (8)+ years of relevant experience designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining data pipelines, databases, integration solutions, or enterprise data platforms
- Experience with data engineering and database management, including ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, system integration, and modern development practices
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
Travel Required
- Up to 10%
Clearance Required
- Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)
What Would Be Nice To Have
- Master's Degree in a related discipline
- Experience in intelligence, national security, defense, technology, finance, or private-sector mission environments
- Experience supporting data governance, data quality, metadata management, lineage, provenance, or records management initiatives
- Experience developing data architectures, technical products, operational frameworks, or enterprise data solutions
- Experience working across organizations and integrating diverse stakeholder requirements
- Familiarity with data analytics, AI/ML, knowledge management, graph analytics, or operational planning
- Experience supporting executive decision-making, reporting, or governance processes through data-driven solutions
- Demonstrated ability to improve data processes, methodologies, platform performance, and mission outcomes
- Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments and manage competing priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Location: Washington, DC (onsite)
Compensation: USD 113,000 - 188,000 per yearly