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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Data Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to architect, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines within Palantir Maven Smart Systems, ensuring intelligence data is reliable, secure, and optimized to support AI/ML workflows and the J2’s warning problem management mission.

What You'll Be Doing:

Architect, design, and maintain scalable data pipelines and integrations to support AI/ML initiatives and intelligence workflowsBuild, optimize, and manage data ingestion processes for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured intelligence datasetsImplement ETL/ELT frameworks to support model training, testing, and deployment in classified environmentsEnsure data quality, governance, lineage, and security compliance within J2’s AI/ML workflowsCollaborate with data scientists and analysts to provision clean, reliable datasets optimized for machine learning and operational intelligence tasksLead technical integration of Palantir Foundry data assets with Maven AI/ML servicesTroubleshoot performance issues and implement improvements in data access, storage efficiency, and pipeline scalabilityProvide mentorship and guidance to junior data engineers, setting best practices for coding, architecture, and pipeline design

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related technical fieldActive DoD Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly which requires US citizenship8+ years of experience in data engineering, big data frameworks, or enterprise data integrationHands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems, and similar enterprise-scale platformsDemonstrated expertise with ETL/ELT development, data pipeline architecture, and large-scale data ingestionProficiency in SQL and Python, with hands-on experience in distributed data frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark)Experience working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sourcesStrong understanding of data governance, security, and metadata management in secure or classified environmentsActive DoD Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly at the time of hire

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

10 years of progressive data engineering experience supporting AI/ML or intelligence systemsHands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems, and similar enterprise-scale platformsExperience with cloud services (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker)Familiarity with MLOps, model lifecycle support, and AI/ML data pipeline optimizationExperience integrating intelligence community (IC) and DoD data sources into enterprise platformsDemonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a technical SME in data architecture

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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