Job opening: DST Data Engineer
Salary: $72 030 - 170 800 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Oct 30 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
DST Data Engineers provide technical and subject matter expertise to process raw data, analyze data sets, solve complex problems, and develop/implement capabilities to advance CIA's mission objectives.
Duties
As a DST Data Engineer at CIA, you will enable the Agency to analyze, process and deliver data products critical to intelligence collection activities against our nation's highest priority threats in a global environment that is often hostile, fast paced, and technologically savvy. Using the latest techniques and cutting-edge capabilities, DST Data Engineers analyze and process large collection-related datasets according to organizational priorities. DST Data Engineers also evaluate technical and scientific data in order to provide timely insights that inform technical operations and development activities to maximize intelligence collection strategies.
Requirements
- You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
- You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
- You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
- You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
- You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
- For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Experience Programming in Linux and/or Windows OS environments
Experience with Software Development using computer programing languages like Javascript and/or Python.
Ability to work independently and in groups within a team environment
Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications
Without previous work experience, a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is strongly desired
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Data analytics
Econometrics, mathematical modeling, or geospatial modeling
Gaming and modeling
Internet/web technology
Mathematical analysis
Network security and engineering
Signal processing and analysis
Social network analysis
Statistical operations research
Survey research, design, and analysis
Telecommunications networks/voice data communications
Self-starter attitude with initiative
Creativity
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Strong analytic and research skills
Demonstrated experience working with Agile software development. Desired familiarity collaborating with technical writers and technical program policy representatives.
Experience with database and search technologies.
Experience with software development technologies or code version management software.
Experience analyzing large streaming datasets
Education
- Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
- Computer Science
- Electrical / Computer Engineering or related field
- Mathematics / Statistics
- Forensics (Digital Forensics; Forensic Science, and Technology)
- Data Science
- At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
Contacts
- Address
- Name: Central Intelligence Agency
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