Location: Hybrid / Washington DC Metro Area
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance: Ability to obtain IRS staff-like access / MBI Clearance

Position Overview:

Praescient Analytics is seeking a Data Engineer, Mid to design, build, and optimize data pipelines and backend data systems supporting IRS Unified API services. This role plays a key part in integrating legacy systems with modern data platforms to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable data access. This position requires U.S. citizenship. The role will be hybrid with work locations in Washington, DC or Lanham, MD.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines across diverse data sources

• Integrate data from legacy systems, modern databases, and data lakes

• Optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, and scalability

• Support data orchestration, versioning, and CI/CD processes

• Collaborate with application, analytics, and AI teams

• Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance standards are met

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or backend data systems

• Proficiency in SQL and Python or Scala

• Experience with tools such as Apache Airflow, Spark, dbt, Kafka, Databricks, or Flink

• Experience with data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) and data lakes

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

• US Citizenship and the ability to undergo an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with real-time or streaming data processing

• Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and compliance practices

• Experience supporting analytics or machine learning teams

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.

Our team of experts—skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering—brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.