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This role offers the opportunity to grow your skills in data engineering, cloud platforms, and secure software development.\nWork Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, hybrid role with minimum 2-3 days weekly onsite.\nEssential Responsibilities:\nAssist with building, testing, documenting, and maintaining data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows under the guidance of experienced engineers\nWrite and maintain SQL queries and scripts to ingest, transform, validate, and prepare structured and semi-structured data\nSupport data integration from APIs, databases, files, and other approved sources, following established security and authentication practices\nRun data quality checks, investigate discrepancies, and share findings with the team\nHelp monitor scheduled data workflows, troubleshoot routine failures, and escalate complex issues with clear notes\nParticipate in Agile planning, code reviews, testing, and documentation while following team practices for version control and deployment\nMinimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):\nFoundational programming skills in Python and SQL, demonstrated through work, coursework, internships, or substantial projects\nBasic understanding of relational databases, data structures, and common data formats such as CSV and JSON\nAbility to assist with data ingestion, transformation, and validation by following established patterns and guidance\nFamiliarity with Git and collaborative software development; willingness to learn automated testing, CI/CD, and production support practices\nAbility to review datasets, identify anomalies or inconsistencies, and explain findings clearly\nStrong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to ask questions, incorporate feedback, and learn new tools\nAbility to work effectively with engineers, analysts, and other mission partners, with clear written and verbal communication\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, or a related field; equivalent practical experience may be considered\nClearance Required:\nActive TS/SCI to start; with ability to gain and maintain a Poly\nMinimum Education:\nBachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience\nMinimum Years of Experience:\n0-2 years of relevant experience; internships, coursework, and substantial projects may count\nPreferred Qualifications:\nInternship, coursework, or project experience with data pipelines or analytical datasets\nExposure to AWS or another cloud platform, including storage, compute, or managed data services\nFamiliarity with data modeling, metadata, search, cataloging, or GIS concepts\nExposure to tools such as Spark, Hadoop, Hive, Elasticsearch, or Tableau\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.\nOther Responsibilities:\nSafety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.\nQuality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.\nQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.\nProcedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.\nCompensation Details:\n$130,000 - $160,000The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.\nBenefits Overview:\nOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n\nPaid time off and holidays\n\nRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)\n\nEducational reimbursement\n\nParental leave\n\nEmployee stock purchase plan\n\nTax-saving options\n\nDisability and life insurance\n\nPet insurance\n\nNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.\nOriginal Posting:\n11/10/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.\nAmentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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