Are you looking for an exciting, innovative company with over 100 years of excellence and commitment to ethical business? Amentum is a trusted partner to United States government agencies, allied governments, and corporations worldwide supporting critical programs across a broad range of domains. We are seeking a highly skilled Data Analytics Specialist with 2-5 years of experience in data engineering and analytics. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise with toolsets for data mining, statistical modeling, optimization, and data visualization for the purpose of driving engineering insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize scalable data processing applications.
- Write clean, efficient, and reusable Python code for data engineering and analytics tasks.
- Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable engineering insights.
- Implement data transformations, aggregations, and workflows to support analytics and reporting.
- Ensure high data quality, integrity, and reliability across large-scale datasets.
- Collaborate with scientists, engineers, analysts, and cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows and integrate solutions into existing systems.
- Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate them into effective data solutions.
- Participate in code reviews and uphold high coding standards and best practices.
- Mentor junior team members and actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in data automation, statistical simulation, and data visualization.
Requirements
- 2-5 years of hands-on experience in data engineering or analytics roles.
- Bachelor of Science or advanced degree from an ABET accredited school.
- Strong proficiency in Python.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI US Government Clearance. Interim Secret clearance required to start. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret/ TS/SCI Clearance.
- Experience mentoring junior developers is a plus.
Compensation Details:
$100,000 -$160,000 annually
The 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.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: 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.
Original Posting:
06/24/2026 - 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.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Skills Required
- 2-5 years of hands-on experience in data engineering or analytics roles
- Bachelor of Science or advanced degree from an ABET accredited school
- Strong proficiency in Python
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI US Government Clearance
- Experience mentoring junior developers is a plus
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.
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What We Do
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.
