Lead Systems Engineer (data) at Bravo17 LLC
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Jul 14, 2026
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Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior technical leadership role focused on building data pipelines, AI/ML-integrated analytical workflows, and data architecture for federal agency clients. The position involves setting data standards, designing cloud-based systems, mentoring junior staff, and translating complex datasets into actionable products. It suits an experienced data engineer or architect comfortable working autonomously on mission-driven government projects, with a Secret clearance required.
Senior level · 7+ years · Remote · Secret clearance · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $142,568 (middle half $111,775–$173,013).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (9)
The title 'Lead Systems Engineer - Data' carries no standard seniority level word, so the title states no level; the 7–10 year minimum and technical leadership scope support a Senior classification.
SOC is a close call: the role spans data architecture/pipeline design (15-1243) and AI/ML integration (15-2051). The emphasis on architecting data pipelines, schema design, and data warehouse patterns edges it toward 15-1243, with 15-2051 as a meaningful runner-up.
Security clearance: the JD states 'Secret Required (or willingness to apply for Secret)' — gating language, so Secret is marked required.
Degree: the JD explicitly states a Bachelor's or Master's is 'preferred' and that 'deep experience can serve as a substitute,' so no minimum degree is hard-required.
No compensation figures are provided in the posting.
Specific cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and ML frameworks are not named; 'cloud computing' and 'AI/ML' are captured at the level of specificity the JD provides.
Remote status set to true per caller declaration; hub cities (Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Washington DC) are noted as growth areas but are not a location requirement.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
Caller marked this a fully-remote role — scored against the national candidate pool.
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