ICF

Data Engineer (Clearance Required)

United States full-time Mid $81,499 - $167,644
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

Job Description

The Work: We are seeking a Data Engineer to support federal government programs by designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure, and compliant data solutions. This role partners closely with data scientists, analysts, developers, and government stakeholders to enable data-driven decision-making across mission‑critical systems.

Job Location: This is a fully remote role which may require occasional travel to the DC Metro area as needed for onsite client meetings. Preference to candidates located within the Washington, DC Metro area.

If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections.

What You Will Do:

Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes supporting large-scale federal data systems

Develop and optimize cloud-based data architectures in AWS or Azure environments (e.g., S3, Redshift, RDS, Databricks, Synapse)

Integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple government and third‑party sources

Ensure data quality, integrity, availability, and performance across systems

Support ATO, RMF, and federal security requirements, including documentation and audit support

Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), and deployment automation

Translate business and mission requirements into scalable technical solutions

Produce and maintain technical documentation for data flows, pipelines, and architectures

Participate in Agile ceremonies and work closely with cross‑functional teams

What You Will Bring With You:

Active Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility

2+ years of experience designing and supporting enterprise data solutions in federal or regulated environments

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Prior experience supporting federal or DoD programs, preferably DCSA

Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Azure SQL, or similar)

Knowledge of data modeling techniques, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration patterns

Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and modern data services

Experience supporting security, governance, and compliance requirements

Experience with data warehousing, reporting, and analytics platforms

Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure‑as‑code

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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at . Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. 

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
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Technology & IT API integration Data Analysis MySQL Project Management Remote Collaboration Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Data Engineer (Clearance Required) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at ICF?
  3. Which of API integration, Data Analysis and MySQL have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with API integration, Data Analysis and MySQL.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Data Engineer (Clearance Required) role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, Data Analysis and MySQL, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes ICF needs from this hire.

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