Field Data Platform Engineer

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations who desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include digital transformation, software development, cloud migration, applications & infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery & analytics, and IT talent solutions.

M9 Solutions is seeking a Field Data Platform Engineer to work remotely in support of a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain reliable data feeds from source systems into a data platform.

• Set up and manage data connections, pipelines, and synchronization between source systems and data assets.

• Design and implement data transformations and derived datasets using the platform’s code based and code less tooling (including Spark-based transforms and Contour).

• Model operational data, including defining objects, relationships, and actions that reflect real-world entities and workflows.

• Build and configure applications (e.g., Workshop, Slate, Object Explorer, and other Ontology-backed apps) to answer concrete operational questions.

• Leverage AI-powered capabilities to automate workflows, surface insights, and support user decision-making.

• Monitor build pipelines and Ontology-backed applications, investigate failures or degraded performance, and drive fixes across the stack.

• Work iteratively with subject matter experts to prototype, test, and refine data-driven applications and workflows.

• Collaborate with central platform/product teams to troubleshoot complex issues, understand platform behavior, and contribute field feedback into product evolution.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.

• Strong engineering or quantitative background in fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Data Science (or equivalent practical experience).

• Proficiency in programming or scripting languages commonly used within the platform, such as Python (including PySpark, Pandas) and SQL.

• Understanding of data modeling and object-based / ontology-driven design, including representing operational entities and workflows as objects, relationships, and actions.

• Familiarity with distributed data processing frameworks (Spark or similar) and version-controlled development practices.

• Experience working with AI-enabled data or decision support tools (agents, copilots, or similar).

• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including field operators and mission owners.

• Comfort operating in rapidly changing environments with evolving requirements and frequent iteration with end users.

• Demonstrated ability to learn new platform features quickly, work independently, and make sound technical decisions with limited supervision.

• Proven track record of clear customer communication, including gathering requirements, providing execution updates, and troubleshooting in high-stakes environments.

Full-Time Employee Compensation

• M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Salary Range
$60,000—$180,000 USD

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal contractor and we comply with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We also adhere to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please click here to complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to [email protected]. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 703-936-0880.

With 14+ years of proven delivery and steady growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diversity in driving the vision of the company.