Data Scientist 2

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Data Scientist 2 crafting data pipelines using Apache Spark for national defense. Collaborating with teams to deliver scalable data engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with security requirements.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeSuffolk • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,391 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheETLPySparkPythonSpark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, test, and operate ETL/ELT data pipelines using Apache Spark
Develop reliable, scalable, and cost-effective data engineering solutions
Implement and maintain data quality checks across pipelines
Document workflows, processes, and data structures to enhance team knowledge
Support data cataloging efforts and ensure compliance with security requirements
Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues across ingestion, transformation, and query layers
Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation in Confluence, including data dictionaries
Collaborate with business and functional teams to understand needs, deliver insights, and present findings that support decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 years’ experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years’ experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
Hands-on experience developing data analytics and processing pipelines using Python/PySpark
Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines
Ability to perform data quality validation and pipeline optimization
Strong skills in documenting technical workflows and working with cross-functional teams
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Self-driven with the ability to work with minimal supervision
Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret

Benefits

Comp & perks

best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
financial planning tools
life insurance
employee discounts
paid holidays and paid time off
tuition reimbursement
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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Hard Skills & Tools

ETLELTApache Sparkdata engineeringdata quality checksdata analyticsPythonPySparkpipeline optimizationdata processing

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailcollaborationindependenceself-drivendocumentationcross-functional teamwork

Certifications

Secret clearanceTop Secret clearance