{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d62583e983efdabfb142a074","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d62583e983efdabfb142a074","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d62583e983efdabfb142a074","title":"Data Engineer/Scientist","description":"If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.\r\nData Engineer/ScientistNGA - General Full Time Springfield, VA, US\r\n4 days ago Requisition ID: 1037\r\nData Engineer/ScientistLocation: On-Site – Springfield, VA\r\nClearance Requirement: TS/SCI w/ CI Polygraph\r\nSalary Range: Relevant to experience\r\nABOUT THE ROLE\r\nAs a Data Engineer/Scientist supporting counterintelligence operations for a national-level Intelligence Community customer, you'll combine deep data engineering skill with applied data science, designing the infrastructure that powers CI analytical workflows and applying advanced modeling to classified datasets in a mission-critical environment. 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