Data Engineer

FedWriters, Inc. is hiring a Data Engineer for the DA2I program. This hybrid role in Arlington, Virginia focuses on turning raw inputs into clean, well-governed datasets and analytics pipelines that support mission-critical financial management decisions.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and transform raw data into information that is actionable and meaningful.
• Support implementation of analytical techniques and applications using data-oriented programming languages, visualization tools, and modern computational methods.
• Apply foundational data mining, data modeling, NLP, and machine learning approaches to derive insights from large structured and unstructured datasets.
• Visualize, interpret, and clearly communicate data findings, including occasional development of dynamic or automated reports for stakeholders.
• Analyze data patterns and validate data quality to help maintain accuracy and reliability.
• Troubleshoot data workflows and assist senior data scientists with maintaining stable, well-governed analytics pipelines.
• Improve data availability and transparency to strengthen enterprise decision-making tied to mission needs.

Requirements

• Up to 3 years of directly related experience and a B.A./B.S. degree.
• Up to 3 years of foundational experience with Python, SQL, R, or similar languages for data manipulation, ETL, or analytics workflows.
• Exposure to data-processing frameworks or platforms such as Databricks or Spark, and familiarity with mapping raw-to-scrubbed data stages.
• Understanding of basic analytical concepts including data mining, machine learning fundamentals, NLP techniques, and data modeling.
• Ability to perform data validation, identify anomalies, and support data-quality governance under guidance from senior team members.
• Ability to interpret trends, visualize results, and communicate findings using dashboards and modern visualization tools.
• Active Secret clearance.

Technologies

• Python
• SQL
• R
• Databricks
• Spark

Work Schedule and Location

• Hybrid role based in Arlington, Virginia.
• Typically 1 to 2 days on site per month, with the remainder remote.
• Applicants should be located in the National Capital Region and able to be on site when mission requirements require it.
• Working alongside the government team in person supports relationship-building critical to the work.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

Pay Range

$45.38 per hour to $49.64 per hour, depending on experience, education, and clearance level.

Desired

• Exposure to mission-focused analytics platforms and large-scale enterprise datasets.
• Familiarity with audit workflows, financial data environments, or systems involving structured and semi-structured data integrations.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and translating business requirements into basic analytical or software tasks.
• Experience building lightweight scripts or prototypes that automate small analytical tasks or data transformations.