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Entry-Level Data Engineer / Data Scientist with Security Clearance
The Prospective GroupWashington, DC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 5 Aug 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
$90k - $110k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Internship/Student
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Clearance required: Secret The Prospective Group (TPG) is seeking a motivated, recent graduate to join our team as an Entry-Level Data Engineer / Data Scientist. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in data analytics, statistical modeling, and programming who is eager to apply academic and project experience to real-world business problems. The candidate will support data pipeline development, statistical analysis, and visualization efforts across the organization. Key Responsibilities: * Assist in building, cleaning, and maintaining large-scale datasets for analysis * Develop and support data pipelines and automated reporting processes * Conduct statistical and quantitative analysis to support business decision-making * Build dashboards and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders * Collaborate with cross-functional teams on analytics and reporting projects * Support ad hoc data requests and contribute to process improvement initiatives Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related field * Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Java, or R) * Experience with Excel and data visualization tools * Familiarity with version control systems (GitHub/GitLab) * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with statistical/regression modeling or predictive analytics * Exposure to PCA, KPI development, or dashboard design * Coursework or project experience in data structures, algorithms, or big data analytics * Familiarity with Jupyter Notebook or RStudio Position Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000 USD The Prospective Group (TPG) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Skills
SQL
Data Pipeline
Java
Jupyter
Python
R
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