Data Engineer (DEA)

hatchit· Expression
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📍 Arlington, VAFull Time

About this role

hatch I.T. is partnering with Expression to find a Data Engineer. See details below:

About The Role:

Expression is seeking a Data Engineer to support the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Investigative Case and Data Ecosystem (ICDE) modernization effort. This program is focused on modernizing DEA's case management capabilities and creating a centralized, secure, scalable ecosystem supporting law enforcement, investigative, forensic, and intelligence missions.

The Data Engineer will design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines supporting the ingestion, transformation, migration, validation, and integration of structured and unstructured data. This position will contribute to the modernization and migration of DEA legacy data while helping ensure data is accurate, consistent, secure, and prepared to support analytics and emerging AI/ML capabilities.

Location and Clearance:

  • Clearance: Top Secret (SCI) required.
  • Location: Arlington, VA. The program is primarily onsite at DEA Headquarters.

About the Company:

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression provides data fusion, data analytics, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression’s “Perpetual Innovation” culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for their clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with their clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review.

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This Data Engineer (DEA) role at hatchit is based in Arlington, VA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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