Senior Data Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology
Sterling, VA
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being and support of U.S. citizens.

Job Description

DATA ENGINEER SR PRINCIPAL

Own your opportunity to turn data into measurable outcomes for our customers’ most complex challenges. As a Data Engineer Sr Principal at GDIT, you’ll power innovation to drive mission impact and grow your expertise to power your career forward.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Data Engineer Sr Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Department of State. You will play a crucial role in development and delivering impactful solutions to support the Diplomatic Security bureau of the State Department.
  • Designs, develops, maintains, and tests infrastructures for data generation as well as optimizing data flow and collection for cross functional teams.

  • Contributes to completion of milestones associated with specific projects.

  • Creates and maintains optimal data pipeline architecture.

  • Develops and conducts tests to ensure data solutions meet documented user requirements.

  • Analyzes IT environments to identify and assess critical capabilities and recommend solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity.

  • Collaborates with data science team to transform data and integrate algorithms and models into automated processes.

  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

  • Works with stakeholders including the Executive, Product, Data and Design teams to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs.


WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Data Engineer Sr Principal must have:
● Education: BS
● Experience: 10+ years of related experience
● Security clearance level: Minimum Secret, Top Secret Preferred
● US citizenship required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home ***remove if ineligible***
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Posted 2026-08-06

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