About this Data Engineer role at Booz Allen Hamilton
The Opportunity:
Achieving data dominance provides a critical competitive advantage, especially in the frontier of space. For USSPACECOM, high-fidelity simulations rely entirely on the quality, speed, and structure of underlying data. We need a dedicated data engineer to build the robust data infrastructure that makes these advanced simulations possible.
As a data engineer at Booz Allen, you will focus on the foundational layer of our customer’s modeling, simulation, and analysis environment. You will design, build, and deploy the scalable data pipelines that ingest disparate, multi-domain, and multi-classification data sources and transform them into clean, structured schemas. Your work will directly empower our multi-disciplinary team of exercise planners, systems architects, data scientists, and model-based system engineers to draw insights and execute mission-critical models.
Work with us to build the data foundation for the future of space operations.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
Experience in object-oriented programming such as Python, Java, or C++ and advanced SQL
Experience integrating APIs, designing data schemas, and normalizing complex, disparate datasets
Knowledge of database systems and data warehousing principles
Ability to design, build, and maintain robust ETL/ELT data pipelines at scale
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Data Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a STEM field
Nice If You Have:
Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and automation scripts
Experience integrating with Palantir Foundry or similar enterprise data fabrics
Experience with streaming data processing such as Apache Kafka or Spark
Experience working in an Agile engineering environment and supporting MLOps pipelines
Master’s degree in a quantitative or systems-focused STEM field
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
