Special Missions Data Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
GAFort Benning, GAVirginia Beach, VAMcLean, VA
Salary
$77,500–$176,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Sep 16, 2026

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Below market

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This role $127k
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This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $137,225–$195,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $127k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 711 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 702 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Special Missions Data Engineer

As a Special Missions Data Engineer, you will join our dedicated team to develop and maintain ETL and ELT processes for diverse clients involved in critical missions. Your day-to-day responsibilities include building data pipelines for both batch and streaming workflows, ensuring high-quality data consistency across systems. You will leverage your expertise in software development, API creation, database management, and containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes to optimize data processing and automation. Proficiency in Python and SQL is essential for scripting and optimization tasks. Additionally, you must possess a TS/SCI clearance and be prepared to travel internationally up to 25% of the time, contributing to projects that range from fraud detection to national security initiatives.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain ETL processes to ensure data quality and consistency.
  • Build data pipelines for both batch and streaming workflows efficiently.
  • Manage databases and develop software architecture using containerization tools.
  • Write scripts and automate tasks with programming languages like Python and SQL.
  • Implement CI/CD best practices to enhance development efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • Experienced in developing and maintaining ETL and ELT processes for data quality.
  • Proficient in building data pipelines for both batch and streaming workflows.
  • Skilled in software development, including API creation and database management.
  • Knowledgeable in programming languages like Python and SQL for automation.
  • Holds TS/SCI clearance and can travel internationally up to 25%.
  • HS diploma or GED required.

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