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# Data Engineer at Central Intelligence Agency

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Compensation

$74,584 – $156,755/yr

**Location**
: Washington, District of Columbia

**Level**
: not_specified

**Posted**
: Sep 1, 2026

## Description

The Directorate of Mission Systems Data Engineer will transform and deliver high-priority datasets for CIA's intelligence mission by building scalable data pipelines, applying ETL and cloud solutions, validating data, and integrating data with mission systems. The role requires programming proficiency, SQL, data engineering knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field; desired qualifications include data engineering experience, bulk-data processing, signal or geospatial work, serverless design, distributed systems, and data science concepts. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, at least 18, willing to move to the Washington, DC area, and complete CIA background and security requirements.

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