Accenture Federal Services delivers a range of innovative, tech-enabled services for the U.S. Federal Government to address the complex, sensitive challenges of national security and intelligence missions.
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Job Description:
Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Data Engineer to assist with the data platform blueprint and design, encompassing the relevant data platform components. Collaborates with the Integration Architects and Data Architects to ensure cohesive integration between systems and data models. If that sounds appealing to you - we’d love to chat.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and manage distributed parallel data processing pipelines, which includes but is not limited to processes such as establishing data connections, data parsing, data normalization, data mapping and modeling, data enrichment, and integration with data analytics
- Operate and maintain the data processing pipelines in accordance with the availability requirements of the platform
- Follow agile methodologies when applied to the data engineering part of the system development life cycle (SDLC)
- Collaborate cross-functionally with software engineers, data scientists, intel analysts, and customers to ensure data processing pipelines meet military requirements
- Communicate clearly and effectively with teammates, customers, and external partners
- Prepare written and verbal communications on analyses, findings, and project progress
- Update technical documentation such as system design documentation (SDD); standard operating procedures (SOPs); and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs); and training material
Here’s what you need:
- Master’s degree in a discipline covered under Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 5 years’ experience as a data engineer OR a Bachelor’s degree in a discipline covered under Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 7 years’ experience as a data engineer
- 5 years’ experience with distributed parallel streaming and batch data processing pipelines
- 5 years’ experience with Python, Java, or other programming languages
- 3 years’ experience applying agile methodologies to the data engineering part of a system development life cycle (SDLC)
- 3 years’ experience with developing, operating, and maintaining data processing pipelines in a classified environment
- 3 years’ experience integrating with data SDKs / APIs and data analytics SDKs / APIs
- 3 years’ experience with data mapping, modeling, enriching, and correlating classified data
- 3 years’ experience with the identification and deduplication of data sources and record types to meet military requirements
- 3 years’ experience with Git repositories and CI/CD pipelines. Examples include but are not limited to GitHub and GitLab.
- 1 year of experience with Python / PySpark
- 1 year of experience with Java / Java interface to Spark
Bonus points if you have:
- 1 year of experience with Palantir Foundry
Security Clearance:
- An active TS/SCI clearance is required to start
Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here.
Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role
California: $90,700 - $147,100
Colorado: $90,700 - $127,100
New York City: $105,000 - $147,100
Washington: $96,600 - $135,200
Eligibility Requirements
US Citizenship required.
Important information
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role. Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
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