• Data Engineer

    Actalent (Rockville, MD)


    Job Title: Data Engineer

    Job Description

    The Data Engineer is responsible for data wrangling, data cleaning, pre-processing, feature engineering, and feature selection. This role is critical in preparing high-quality data pipelines that support advanced analytics and machine learning applications.

    Responsibilities

    + Design and implement scalable data pipelines that support AI/ML applications, leveraging techniques such as data warehousing, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), and data streaming.

    + Perform data wrangling, merging, cleaning, normalization, and transformation to prepare data for analysis.

    + Conduct feature engineering and feature selection to optimize data for AI/ML model development.

    + Work closely with Data Solution Architects and AI/ML Developers to prepare data for analytics and modeling tasks.

    + Implement data pipelines enabling retrieval of data from federated data systems.

    + Implement monitoring systems to ensure data pipeline reliability and performance.

    + Implement algorithms required to perform data engineering functions.

    + Implement data quality checks and monitoring processes.

    + Stay updated on best practices and emerging technologies in data engineering.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related STEM field.

    + 5+ years of experience in data engineering or a similar role.

    + Strong understanding of the Data Engineering process.

    + Proficiency with data modeling notations.

    + Proficiency in data manipulation libraries (e.g., Power BI, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn).

    + Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, JSON/XML, structured and unstructured query languages, and Jupyter Notebooks).

    + Experience with data management systems and technologies, including SQL and NoSQL.

    + Eligible to receive a Secret/Top Secret clearance in a DoD environment.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with data analysis and ETL processes.

    + Proficiency in data manipulation and modeling.

    + Knowledge of data representation techniques.

    Work Environment

    This position requires onsite work in Rockville, MD, following a 3-2-1 policy. Employees are expected to work onsite for 3 days per week, with 2 of those days being Tuesday and Wednesday, and 1 additional day of the employee's choosing.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockville, MD.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $57.50/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Rockville,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.