Data Engineer - Senior
Accenture Federal Services · Chantilly, VA
- Senior
- Full-time
- Posted 2026-10-02
- Confirmed live on 13 October 2026
Job description
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
Who you are:
The Senior Data Engineer supports advanced visual analytic applications by building data pipelines, designing large relational databases, and enabling high-performance analysis across structured and semi-structured data. This role helps streamline processes, improve system performance, and strengthen secure data practices while mentoring junior team members and contributing to cross-team standards.
What you do:
• Develop data processing workflows and analytics for desktop and web-based visual analytic tools.
• Support large-scale relational data analysis using visualization and high-performance computing.
• Build secure data ingest pipelines using open-source, COTS, and GOTS technologies.
• Design and optimize enterprise relational databases and establish standards for operations and security.
• Integrate new data systems with existing data warehouses and improve performance and functionality.
• Provide mentorship and contribute to system optimization and secure posture improvements.
What you need:
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, database design, or related fields.
• Strong skills in relational database design, SQL, and ETL/ELT processing.
• Experience working with structured and semi-structured data and visualization technologies.
• Familiarity with high-performance computing and mixed technology environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience improving data workflows, performance, and security.
Nice to have:
• Experience supporting federal or secure, multi-enclave environments.
• Background with advanced visualization platforms or high-volume data processing.
• Knowledge of data modeling, warehousing, and performance tuning.
Eligibility requirements:
• Active Top Secret security clearance
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As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:
$106,300—$221,100 USD
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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