- Salary
- $120k – $180k
- Location
- Tysons, VA, US
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Clearance
- Required
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Overview
LMI is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead multiple data engineering initiatives in our growing portfolio of US Air Force (USAF) technology solutions. The Data Engineer will support USAF Integrated Sustainment Optimization, helping USAF to modernize its supply chain optimization models and enterprise data architectures. The Senior Data Engineer will work cross-functionally to build cloud-based infrastructure roadmaps, stand up analytic architecture and services, and enable data product development through automation processes. This role involves hands-on migration of analytics products to the cloud, liaising with IT teams, and providing technical expertise in cloud-native tools and solutions.
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.
Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop an analytic infrastructure roadmap to transition current data infrastructure services to a cloud environment.
- Design supporting data architectures and integration paths
- Support data automation processes to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
- Provide project management support, ensuring effective coordination and execution of data engineering services initiatives.
- Develop and implement modernization strategies for existing data analytics infrastructure, utilizing cloud-native tools and services.
- Optimize cloud architecture and infrastructure to improve scalability, security, and cost-efficiency for analytic operations.
- Liaise with USAF IT and other entities to facilitate communication and collaboration.
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience with modeling and simulation solutions for supply chain optimization.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, R).
- Proven hands-on experience in migrating data analytics products to cloud platforms such as AWS.
- Proficiency in cloud-native tools and services for analytics and data processing (e.g., AWS Redshift, Glue, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.).
- Strong technical skills in configuring, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure components relevant to data analytics.
- Strong understanding of data automation and analytic architecture design.
- Experience in project management within a technical or data analytics context.
- Ability to liaise effectively with IT and other organizational entities.
- Active Secret security clearance required.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Relevant certifications in cloud computing, data engineering, or project management (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Data Analyst, PMP).
- Experience working with USAF cloud environment capabilities.
- Experience in designing and executing cloud modernization initiatives for legacy analytic systems.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation to automate cloud deployments and configurations.
- Expertise in optimizing cloud environments for performance, security, and cost, with a focus on analytics workloads.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver innovative solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
A DoD Secret clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. LMI will only consider applicants with current security clearances. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Target salary range: $120,000 - $180,000
Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.