Data Engineer-Mid
Company: SteerBridge
Location: Vienna
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering
innovative, mission?focused solutions to the U.S. Government and
private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition,
digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver
agile, commercial?grade capabilities that accelerate operational
effectiveness and drive measurable mission success. At the core of
SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership,
problem?solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every
project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we
cultivate it , creating meaningful career pathways for veterans,
military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for
advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.
SteerBridge Strategies is seeking a Data Engineer to support the
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the Modern Disability
Claims (MDC) initiative . This program focuses on modernizing the
VA’s claims processing systems—enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and
timeliness through the effective use of data. As a Data Engineer,
you will support the development and maintenance of ETL pipelines,
data transformation workflows, and cloud-based data architectures
that enable reliable and accessible data for analytics and
operational decision-making. You will work closely with senior
engineers, analysts, and data scientists to improve data ingestion,
transformation, and integration across multiple VA systems of
record, helping to advance the VA’s transition toward a modern data
infrastructure that improves outcomes for Veterans and their
families. Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision
insurance Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching Paid
Time Off Paid Federal Holidays Key Responsibilities • Develop and
maintain ETL pipelines supporting structured and semi-structured
data ingestion and transformation. • Support batch and real-time
data workflows across enterprise data platforms. • Work with large
datasets to identify patterns, trends, and data quality issues. •
Build and maintain data transformation processes using Python, SQL,
and modern data engineering tools. • Support workflow orchestration
and scheduling using tools such as Apache Airflow or similar
technologies. • Perform data quality checks, data linkage, and
integration across multiple data sources. • Collaborate with
cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, and
system engineers. • Assist in the development of data models and
optimized data structures for analytics and reporting. • Maintain
documentation for data pipelines, workflows, and data architecture.
• Contribute to cloud-based data environments supporting scalable
and secure data operations. Professional Experience and
Qualifications U.S. Citizenship required. Bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Public
Trust required or ability to obtain. 3 years of professional
experience in data engineering, data integration, or data platform
development. Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data
transformation and automation. Experience with ETL frameworks and
data pipeline development. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as
AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Understanding of data modeling, data
warehousing, and distributed data processing concepts. Experience
working with large datasets and enterprise data systems. Preferred
Skills • Experience supporting federal government or healthcare
data systems . • Familiarity with data warehousing platforms such
as Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery . • Experience with workflow
orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow . • Exposure to data
governance, compliance, and security practices in regulated
environments . $82,000 - $92,000 a year SteerBridge Strategies is
proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to
creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified
applicants and employees are treated with respect and
dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national
origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information,
sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with
disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require
assistance during the application process, we encourage you to
reach out so we can support your needs. We may use artificial
intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process,
such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing
responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not
replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made
by humans. If you would like more information about how your data
is processed, please contact us.
Keywords: SteerBridge, Burke , Data Engineer-Mid, IT / Software / Systems , Vienna, Virginia
