Data Engineer

Job Name: Data Engineer
Location: Reston, VA
Remote Work: No
Required Clearance: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Position Type: Immediately Available


Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement methods of automation and optimization of data and products to present to upper management
• Demonstrate understanding of statistical analysis such as regression, anomaly detection and clustering
• Demonstrate effective communication skills to relay data science activities, technical findings, and data products for both technical and non-technical customers
• Ability to combine a diverse set of data sources containing multiple forms of information including, but not limited to, Open Source, Publicly Available Information (PAI), Commercially Available Information (CAI), and intelligence records to provide technical information to produce data packages
• Ability to elicit and define system requirements, track progress against defined milestones to ensure completion, and evaluate test results to validate system performance and acceptance criteria.
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain software solutions, including writing production-quality code, managing version-controlled repositories, and writing technical documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics
• 2+ years of progressive, relevant work experience in Data Engineering and additional experience in SIGINT, ELINT, or EW.

Desired Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience leveraging modern data analysis and engineering tools (e.g. Python, Excel, AWS) to process, analyze, and visualize data, enabling efficient insight generation and decision support.
• Knowledge of National Intelligence Agencies and Department of Defense elements
• Familiarity with the space domain, including orbital mechanics, satellite systems, space-based sensors and associated operational concepts.
• Familiarity with Agile processes.
• Advanced Statistical knowledge and analysis methods (e.g., Bayesian Statistics, multivariate analysis, machine learning techniques)
• Experience in analytical tool development, identification, and integration
• Master's degree in an engineering or science related field

COMPENSATION

CAS offers a generous benefits package for full time employees, including 4 weeks PTO accrual for new employees with increases at milestone anniversaries, 11 paid holidays, employer-paid life and disability insurance, optional supplemental life insurance, family health, dental and vision benefits with no waiting period, 401(k) with up to 6% employer match available after 30-day waiting period, generous tuition assistance for higher education or career related certifications, flexible work schedules, and opportunities for referral bonuses.

Base salaries at CAS are determined by various factors, including work location, an individual's education, knowledge, skills, experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of CAS's total compensation package.


Chopine Analytic Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.