JIATF 401 Data Engineer

CACI is seeking a JIATF 401 Data Engineer to help build scalable data architectures and AI-enabled analytics that turn operational and intelligence data into actionable insight for C-UAS operations, assessments, acquisition decisions, and strategic planning. This onsite role in Alexandria, VA supports mission teams with data pipelines, decision-support products, and common operating picture deliverables.

In this full-time, regular position, you will design and maintain data systems that collect, integrate, process, and manage information from multiple operational, intelligence, and enterprise sources. The work combines data engineering, analytics development, and AI-enabled automation to improve data quality, accessibility, and usability across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines for collection, integration, processing, and management of data from operational, intelligence, and enterprise sources.
• Use Maven Smart System (MSS), Palantir, Power BI, Python, and AI-enabled analytical tools to support mission analysis, operational assessments, and decision-making.
• Aggregate, clean, normalize, and transform large datasets to ensure data quality, accessibility, and usability.
• Create dashboards, reports, data visualizations, and common operating picture products that communicate complex information clearly.
• Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to automate data processing, information extraction, pattern recognition, and predictive analytics.
• Conduct data mining, data scraping, and data exploitation activities across structured and unstructured data to identify relevant information.
• Develop and maintain data models, databases, data dictionaries, and metadata repositories for enterprise data management needs.
• Partner with engineers, analysts, operators, and stakeholders to define data requirements and deliver analytical solutions aligned to mission objectives.
• Develop performance metrics and analytical frameworks to assess operational effectiveness, capability gaps, system performance, and mission outcomes.
• Produce technical documentation, data management plans, analytical reports, and executive-level briefings for senior military and civilian leadership.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with applicable policies, standards, and governance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve data architectures, automation workflows, and analytical methods to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support operational assessments, technology evaluations, capability demonstrations, and acquisition efforts through data-driven analysis and decision support.
• Maintain awareness of emerging AI technologies, data analytics methodologies, and mission-relevant data sources to strengthen organizational capability.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance (minimum clearance required to start: TS/SCI).
• BA/BS with 4+ years (AA/AS with 8+ years; HS/GED with 10+ years).
• Demonstrated experience working with large, complex datasets and enterprise-level data environments.
• Experience using Maven Smart System (MSS), Palantir, or similar data integration and analytics platforms.
• Proficiency with Python for data engineering, automation, analytics, and transformation work.
• Experience building interactive dashboards and data visualizations using Power BI or similar BI platforms.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, machine learning applications, or advanced analytics solutions for operational decision-making.
• Knowledge of ETL/ELT, data integration methods, database management, and data architecture principles.
• Experience collecting, organizing, scraping, cleansing, and exploiting structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including creating technical documentation, analytical reports, and executive-level briefings.
• Ability to translate complex analytical findings into concise, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Experience developing performance metrics, analytical frameworks, and decision-support products.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in dynamic operational environments.

Technologies

• Maven Smart System (MSS)
• Palantir
• Power BI
• Python
• Artificial intelligence
• Machine learning
• ETL/ELT
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Wellness
• Financial
• Retirement
• Family support
• Continuing education
• Time off benefits
• Flexible time off benefit
• Robust learning resources

Additional Information

• Location: Alexandria, VA (onsite)
• Salary: USD 86,600 - 181,800 per yearly
• Travel: Continental US
• Travel required: Up to 50%
• Job category: Information Technology

Desired

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Homeland Security, or Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) organizations.
• Familiarity with intelligence data sources, sensor data, operational data feeds, and mission command systems.
• Experience supporting CJADC2, data fusion, common operating picture development, or operational decision-support systems.
• Knowledge of cloud-based data environments, distributed computing architectures, and enterprise data governance practices.
• Experience integrating AI capabilities into operational workflows and mission support activities.