Front-end Data Application Engineer

Job description

**\*\*ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED\*\*** We’re building modern, data-driven applications that support mission users across the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) environment. This role focuses on creating high-quality front-end experiences using **React or similar JavaScript libraries and Next.JS or similar frameworks**. You’ll work closely with data engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to bring structured data into clean, performant, and intuitive interfaces that directly support operational decision-making. There are also **active opportunities to integrate AI into user workflows**from enhancing data exploration to automating insight generation. If you’re motivated to apply AI in IC environments that are actively looking to adopt it, this is a strong place to do that. **What You’ll Do** **Build Mission-Focused Data Applications** - Develop responsive web applications using **React, Next.js, or similar frameworks** - Create reusable components for dashboards, charts, and analytical workflows - Design interfaces that make complex and enterprise datasets easy to navigate **Work Across the Data Stack** - Collaborate with data engineers to understand schemas, pipelines, and data models (e.g., SQL Server, Data Vault, or similar) - Shape and transform data as needed for effective presentation in the UI **Contribute to AI-Enabled Workflows** - Support integration of AI-driven capabilities into analytics applications - Work with teams exploring applied AI use cases within IC mission systems **Improve Performance and Usability** - Optimize applications for performance in data-heavy environments - Continuously refine user experience based on mission feedback and operational needs ### Required Skills **What You Bring** - Bachelor's Degree - 4+ years of relevant experience - Experience with **JavaScript or TypeScript** and a modern framework such as **React, Vue, or Angular** - Familiarity with **Next.js or similar full-stack frontend frameworks** - Experience building applications with dynamic or data-intensive interfaces - Experience with **BI platforms for dashboard awareness** - Working knowledge of **SQL or similar query languages** - Experience working in **U.S. Government, DoD, or Intelligence Community environments**, or similar regulated environments - Familiarity with secure development practices and role-based data access patterns - Focus on usability, performance, and clarity - Ability to collaborate across frontend, backend, and data teams - Strong problem-solving and communication skills ### Desired Skills **Nice to Have Additional Experience** - Experience supporting **NGA** - Cloud platforms such as **AWS (S3, Lambda, Glue) or similar** - Data visualization libraries such as **D3.js, Chart.js, Recharts, or equivalent** - Familiarity with data warehouse or Data Vault concepts - Exposure to applied AI tools, frameworks, or integrations in production environments - Integrate with APIs, data services, and query layers supporting enterprise data platforms ### Additional Details **Clearance Requirements** - **Active TS clearance required** – Can provide SCI / CI Poly - 100% onsite in Springfield, VA **What Success Looks Like** - Data is presented in a way that supports real mission decisions - Applications perform reliably in secure, high-volume data environments - Visualizations are intuitive and integrated into mission workflows - AI capabilities are applied in practical ways that improve analyst productivity - Strong collaboration results in consistent, trusted data delivery **Additional Information** - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. - Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $140-160k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range. - Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more! *D2 Technical Services is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.*