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Data Engineer - TRANSCOM Security Clearance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Scott Air Force Base
About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1755
Job Title:
Data Engineer - TRANSCOM
Location:
Scott AFB, IL Clearance Level: Top Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start
Job Description Agile Defense is seeking a Data Scientist / Engineer to support the design, development, and operational deployment of scalable, AI-enabled data solutions within the Department of Defense’s CDAO ADA IR program. This role is part of a multidisciplinary team integrating advanced analytics, machine learning, and engineering practices into mission-critical environments at Combatant Commands. You will help shape and deploy data pipelines, pre-processing workflows, feature engineering strategies, and machine learning services within secure, containerized environments.
The ideal candidate brings a hybrid of statistical modeling fluency and hands-on software engineering expertise. You will collaborate closely with product managers, full-stack developers, platform engineers, and mission stakeholders to transform raw data into meaningful insights and decision-support tools. This role requires strong technical communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and experience working in agile environments that value reproducibility, testing, and continuous delivery.
Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms such as Databricks, Palantir, or AWS-native data services is highly preferred. Education and Background Typically has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field (masters degree preferred)., and 3+ years of experience in data engineering or software engineering, with demonstrated experience in designing and managing complex data pipelines., or equivalent relevant work experience;
e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required. Years of Experience 3+ years Required Skills
Experience with data visualization and storytelling using tools such as Palantir's MSS Workshop and Slate applications Preferred Skills
* 4+ years of experience in applied data science, Palantir Foundry development, or data pipeline development.
* Proficient in Python, SQL, and distributed data frameworks (e.g., Spark, Databricks, PySpark).
* Experience developing ML models from training to deployment using industry-standard tools and libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, Tensor Flow, XGBoost).
* Familiarity with MLOps, API development, and secure cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Palantir Foundry).
* Strong understanding of data validation, model testing, and performance evaluation techniques.
* Excellent technical communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences. Working Conditions Must be able to work onsite at a SCIF $130,000 - $155,000 a year In addition, Agile Defense invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Agile’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Learning and Development opportunities as well as other optional benefit elections.
Our Core Values Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6
Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we…
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