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ICF

Senior Data Engineer – Clearance Required

ICF

. Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes supporting large-scale federal data systems .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $98,614 - $167,644 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes within federal environments, ensuring data quality and compliance with security requirements. Proficient in cloud-based data architectures and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Active Top Secret Clearance5+ Years Experience in Federal Data SolutionsStrong Experience with Relational DatabasesKnowledge of ETL/ELT ProcessesFamiliarity with Cloud Platforms

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Hard Skills
Data Pipeline DesignETL ProcessesData IntegrationData Modeling TechniquesData WarehousingReporting and AnalyticsRelational DatabasesCloud-Based Data ArchitecturesData Quality AssuranceCompliance Requirements
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAgile Methodologies
Tools & Technologies
AWSAzureS3RedshiftRDSDatabricksSynapseCI/CDInfrastructure as CodeDevSecOps
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Related Field
Industry Keywords
Federal Data SystemsDCSASecurity GovernanceAudit SupportRegulated Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Amazon RedshiftAWSAzureCloudETLGoogle Cloud PlatformOraclePostgresSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes supporting large-scale federal data systems
  • Develop and optimize cloud-based data architectures in AWS or Azure environments, including S3, Redshift, RDS, Databricks, and Synapse
  • Integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple government and third-party sources
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, availability, and performance across systems
  • Support ATO, RMF, and federal security requirements, including documentation and audit support
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and deployment automation
  • Translate business and mission requirements into scalable technical solutions
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation for data flows, pipelines, and architectures
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and work closely with cross-functional teams
  • Support federal government programs and enable data-driven decision-making across mission-critical systems
  • Travel occasionally to the DC Metro area as needed for onsite client meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Active Top Secret clearance (Interim ok)
  • 5+ years of experience designing and supporting enterprise data solutions in federal or regulated environments
  • Must be a US Citizen due to federal contract requirements
  • Must reside in the U.S.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • All work must be performed in the U.S.
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • Prior experience supporting federal or DoD programs, preferably DCSA
  • Strong experience with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Azure SQL, or similar
  • Knowledge of data modeling techniques, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration patterns
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP and modern data services
  • Experience supporting security, governance, and compliance requirements
  • Experience with data warehousing, reporting, and analytics platforms
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code
  • All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
  • This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Fully remote work arrangement
  • Option to start earlier or work later depending on time zone
  • Equal opportunity employment
  • Reasonable accommodations during application and employment
  • Benefits information provided under the Transparency in Coverage Act