Data Engineer - Clearance Required

Overview

LMI is seeking a Data Engineer to develop, test, maintain, and augment data pipelines and database setups in support of a supply chain risk program for the Department of Defense. This position requires an active Secret Clearance.

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

• Set up segmented databases to control access to various datasets and data products
• Build data pipelines in PySpark using data engineering best practices for testing, validation, automation, and version control
• Coordinate closely with SMEs and front-end developers to generate data tables required for UI execution
• Build code to execute pulls from APIs, allowing access to external data to be pulled into the client environment
• Interact with partners and data providers to understand their data holdings, methods for moving data into the CDAO-Advana platform, and data usage agreements
• Self-starter, and eager to learn and work in a team environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and/or equivalent work experience

• 3-10 years of experience as a data engineer

• Experience with:

• Agile-based development

• Python, Spark, notebooks

• Data Bricks or similar environment

• Effective analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills

• Active DoD Secret clearance required (Top Secret desired)

• Located in the Washington, DC metro area (or commutable area for periodic on-site client support)

Target salary range: $110,000 - $130,000

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.

Job Locations

US-VA-Tysons