SME Data Engineer (McLean, VA)

Job Description

Company Overview:
For over 25 years, Edgesource Corporation has served as an innovative technology service provider for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DOS), the U.S. Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, and other federal, state, and commercial clients locally, nationally, and abroad. From providing boutique technical solutions in support of the DOD Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) mission set to addressing the most critical Cybersecurity threats facing our nation as a prime contractor with the DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a career at Edgesource is an opportunity to do meaningful, interesting, and impactful work.

Position Overview:
Edgesource is seeking a highly skilled SME Data Engineer to support a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The person in this role will support the documentation and implementation of data strategies, ensuring data quality standards, and program data alignment with relevant IC policies and customer instructions, especially ICD 504. Additionally, they will monitor progress against established data goals and provide data governance information to senior leadership in various formats. This position requires that all job duties be performed full-time on site in the McLean, VA area.


Job Duties:

• Integrate data strategy across data science, development, and subject matter expert teams.
• Document and implement data strategy, ensuring adherence to data quality standards and alignment with all relevant IC policies and Intel instructions, particularly ICD 504.
• Monitor and track progress against established data goals.
• Prepare and present data governance information in a variety of formats to support senior leadership briefings and reports.
• Ensure proper policies are in place to enforce best data security practices and data access control standards across the program.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data strategies are effectively communicated and implemented.
• Work comfortably in a mission-oriented, fast-paced environment with senior-level customers.
• Provide guidance and mentorship on data governance and data strategy best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data strategy integration, data governance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in documenting and implementing data strategies and data quality standards.
• Strong understanding of IC policies and ODNI instructions (e.g., ICD 504).
• Experience preparing and presenting data strategy integration and data governance information to senior leadership.
• Knowledge of data security practices and data access control standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and present findings.
• Experience working within the Intelligence Community (IC) or other government agencies.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior-level customers and stakeholders.
• Experience with data governance tools and technologies.

Working at Edgesource:
As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised small business, Edgesource specializes in providing a variety of technical solutions to include software development, database services, enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and management support. We are always seeking top-talent to join our team in helping to address the most critical technical challenges facing our nation.

At Edgesource, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, and as such we offer a wide array of benefits to support the well-being of our staff to include:

- Flexible PTO + 11 Paid Holidays -
- Flexible Work Schedules (Remote / Hybrid) -
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) -
- 401k Plan with Match -
- Tuition & Professional Development Support -
- Commuter Benefits -
- Bonus & Employee Referral Programs -
- Career Growth Opportunities -

Disclaimer:
Edgesource Corporation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edgesource is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Recruiting Department by email at recruiting@edgesource.com or by phone at (703) 837-0550.

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