Data Management Project Engineer III

About the role

As a Data Management Engineer III, you will design, build, and support automation solutions that help improve mission outcomes across complex environments. This role spans scripting, software development, robotic process automation, agentic artificial intelligence (AI) workflows, and systems integration, with a focus on selecting the right technology for each use case.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing automation solutions across scripting, software development, robotic process automation (RPA), application programming interface (API) integrations, user interface development, and agentic AI workflows
• Evaluating automation opportunities and recommending solution designs based on business needs, system constraints, and program requirements
• Building secure automation solutions, test suites, and technical documentation that support deployment, maintenance, and operational resilience
• Maintaining and enhancing an automation portfolio by monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, applying updates, and refactoring solutions as platforms and requirements evolve
• Using AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices to accelerate delivery, improve quality, and strengthen team automation capabilities

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree is required, with at least 4 years of experience in application development using test-driven development and Python, and 4 years of experience in machine learning, advanced statistical analysis and modeling, and Tableau. An Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is also required.

• Preferred experience includes software development life cycle (SDLC), UiPath or another enterprise robotic process automation platform, application programming interface (API) integrations, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and PowerShell scripting

Skills

The ideal candidate brings hands-on engineering experience, sound technical judgment, and the ability to deliver secure, scalable solutions that reduce manual effort and increase operational efficiency.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range is $102,800 to $171,300. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.

Schedule

Ability to work onsite in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, with 10-25% travel required on average.