Data Engineer

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 27, 2026

Job Description:

Job Family: Data Science Consulting Travel Required: None Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Secret What You Will Do: Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our Technology AI and Data practice with a dedicated focus on military clients in the Defense & Security segment. This individual will have a strong data engineering background and be a hands-on technical contributor, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and interactive dashboards than enable federal clients to achieve mission outcomes, operational efficiency, and digital transformation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of data engineering, cloud platforms, and public sector modernization. The Data Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders to modernize legacy environments, implement scalable data pipelines, and support advanced analytics initiatives for our federal client. Client Leadership & Delivery - Collaborate with military clients to understand data architecture, data pipeline and reporting requirements. - Lead the development of ETL pipelines and dashboard integrations using Databricks and Microsoft Power Platform tools (i.e. Power BI). - Ensure delivery excellence and measurable outcomes across data migration and visualization efforts. - Ensure solutions support auditability, internal controls, and statutory compliance requirements. This includes strict financial data controls. Solution Development & Innovation - Design and implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks, SQL, and Python. - Develop and optimize dashboards aligned with federal reporting standards, as needed. - Apply AI/ML tools to automate metadata extraction, clustering, and dashboard scripting. - Optimize data pipelines for performance with large data sets for both analytics and transactional load use cases (e.g., OLAP, OLTP). Enable downstream BI via clean data. - Ensure compliance with federal data governance, security, and performance standards. - Design and document enterprise data models, metadata strategies, data lineage frameworks, and other relevant documentation, as needed. - Align data from multiple discrete data sets into a cohesive, interoperable architecture, identifying opportunities for linkages between datasets, normalization, field standardization, etc. - Assist with cleanup of existing data and models, including use of ETL. Practice & Team Leadership - Work closely with data architects, analysts, and cloud engineers to deliver integrated solutions. - Support documentation, testing, and deployment of data products. - Mentor junior team members and contribute to reusable frameworks and accelerators. - Contribute to thought leadership and best practice development across the AI & Data team. What You Will Need: - Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred. - Bachelor’s degree is required - Minimum TWO (2) years of experience in data engineering and dashboard development. - Proven experience with Databricks, business intelligence tools, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure.) - Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and Spark. - Experience building ETL pipelines and integrating data sources into reporting platforms. - Familiarity with data governance, metadata, and compliance frameworks. - Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills. What Would Be Nice To Have: - Experience with ADVANA. - Databricks Data Engineer Associate or Professional certification - Experience working with military clients. - Experience working with financial management data. - Familiarity with federal contracting and procurement processes. What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: - Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance - Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays - Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus - Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Basic Life & Supplemental Life - Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Short-Term & Long-Term Disability - Student Loan PayDown - Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities - Skills Development & Certifications - Employee Referral Program - Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach - Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program - Mobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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