Data Engineering Program Manager
Arlington, VA (Pentagon)
Pay From: $155,000 per year
MUST:
Experience Data Engineer Program Manager
Active DoD Top-Secret Clearance w/ SCI eligibility
10+ years of experience working in acquisitions field in the DoD specific environments
3+ years working with or managing data engineering teams (e.g., data pipelines, ETL, cloud platforms, big data tools)
Experience in government acquisition and federal data programs
Experience with federal acquisition lifecycle, budget planning, and working with Contracting Officers and Program Managers
Strong technical knowledge of modern data engineering practices
Proven program management expertise
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to maintain a level of discretion
A high level of integrity, critical thinking, and leadership courage
High attention to details
Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field is highly desired
DUTIES:
The ideal candidate will have a strong background and understanding of government acquisition and federal data programs and will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex data engineering initiatives within the Department of Defense (DoD)
The ideal candidate will serve as the liaison between technical teams, acquisition officials, contracting officers, and federal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of mission-critical data solutions
Lead end-to-end management of federal data engineering programs across their lifecycle, from requirements gathering and acquisition planning to execution and closeout
Oversee data architecture, data pipeline development, cloud migrations, and infrastructure modernization projects within federal compliance frameworks
Provide executive-level briefings, status updates, and program documentation to internal leadership and government stakeholders
Maintain program dashboards, reports, and audit-ready documentation in compliance with federal recordkeeping requirements
Identify process inefficiencies and implement solutions to optimize delivery within the limitations of government procurement processes
Develop project plans aligned with FAR, DFARS, and DoD-specific acquisition policies
Coordinate across engineering teams, government sponsors, vendors, and external contractors to align on technical requirements and delivery expectations
Facilitate interagency data sharing initiatives and platform integration efforts in support of national programs
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.
"Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".
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