Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to support projects within the Warfare Systems Business Group. This role focuses on enhancing a centralized data environment to improve transparency and accountability in financial data management for national security operations.
Responsibilities
- Designs, models, documents, and governs the logical and conceptual data architectures, relationships, and schema evolutions for complex, enterprise-scale applications in support of tracking and accountability reforms
- Analyzes current and emerging system requirements, then develops comprehensive technical, structural, and organizational specifications to enable auditable, transparent data flows
- Establishes and enforces data modeling standards, capacity planning, and performance optimization to support high-reliability DoW environments
- Develops robust Python-based scripts and ETL/ELT pipelines for efficient, secure data ingestion, transformation, and integration from diverse sources
- Leverages deep expertise in Relational Databases (SQL) for advanced querying, schema design, optimization, and data integrity assurance
- Operates within Agile/SAFe development frameworks to deliver iterative, high-value increments aligned with business priorities and DoW policies
- Provides technical guidance and mentorship to align development efforts with strategic FMS reform objectives, including enhanced tracking, oversight, and reporting
- Performs additional duties as assigned or required to advance mission goals
Skills
- Proven Python development experience, including building scalable data pipelines and automation solutions
- Ability to work independently while thriving in collaborative team settings
- Self-motivated initiator with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
- Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance at the time of consideration
- Remote-eligible position; must align with Eastern Time Zone core business hours
- 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience
- 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience
- Strong understanding of transactional data flows, financial management systems, and auditability requirements in DoW/security cooperation contexts
- Direct experience with ADVANA
- Advanced SQL proficiency for complex querying, performance tuning, database administration, and optimization
- Experience in SAFe Agile environments, including participation in PI planning, Scrum/Kanban ceremonies, and DevSecOps practices
- Candidate who resides in East Coast or Midwest Region to work eastern time zone core business hours
Benefits
- Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Savings Plan Options (401(k))
- Financial planning tools
- Life insurance
- Employee discounts
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Company Overview
HII’s Mission Technologies division develops integrated solutions that enable today’s connected, all-domain force. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://tsd.huntingtoningalls.com/.