--- title: 'ETL/Data Migration Engineer (Senior) at AnaVation' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/etl-data-migration-engineer-senior-anavation-huntsville-x5ax6m61v2m8' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-02' --- # ETL/Data Migration Engineer (Senior) at AnaVation - **Company:** AnaVation - **Location:** Huntsville, AL - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-09-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-02 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/anavationllc/469b7916-a669-4d2a-958e-b55aa50c01de ## Job description Be Challenged and Make a Difference In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. Description of Task to be Performed: AnaVation is seeking an experienced ETL/Data Migration Engineer (Senior) to join our growing Huntsville, Alabama-based work program. The selected candidate will lead high complexity extract, transform, and load (ETL) operations supporting a major federal modernization program. This role is responsible for architecting, operating, validating, and optimizing data migration pipelines that move high volume, multi-source datasets from legacy environments into modern cloud platforms. The engineer serves as a senior technical contributor within the Migration Workstream, ensuring data quality, performance, and reliability throughout large scale migration cycles. Specific duties and responsibilities include: ETL Pipeline Architecture & Execution Design, develop, optimize, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines supporting petabyte scale data migration. Build extraction and transformation logic for structured and unstructured datasets. Engineer automated workflows for performance, throughput, error handling, and resiliency. Align pipeline architecture with cloud landing zone requirements and modernization standards. Data Migration Operations Lead operational execution of ETL tasks during migration cycles, ensuring correct sequencing and validation. Troubleshoot pipeline failures, resolve data anomalies, and coordinate with engineering teams to stabilize operations. Conduct readiness testing and verify integration points between legacy systems and cloud targets. Data Quality, Validation & Governance Perform detailed data quality checks, completeness assessments, and validation of migrated data. Lead root cause analysis for data defects and support corrective actions across the migration workflow. Document recurring issues, improve detection processes, and help define quality benchmarks. Cross Functional Technical Collaboration Partner with Cloud Engineers, Data Engineers, DevSecOps teams, DBAs, QA/Test Engineers, and Product Owners. Ensure ETL pipelines integrate seamlessly with cloud architectures, data models, monitoring tools, and downstream systems. Participate in sprint ceremonies, technical reviews, and migration planning activities. Documentation & Reporting Create/maintain ETL documentation including data maps, flow diagrams, transformation logic, SOPs, and error logs. Provide pipeline performance updates, migration status reports, and data quality metrics to leadership. Support development of reusable processes and technical artifacts supporting repeatable migration operations. This position requires an active Top Secret (TS) clearance and the ability to obtain SCI accesses with a CI polygraph. This position is on-site with our customer in Huntsville, Alabama, and cannot be supported remotely. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in ETL development, data engineering, or enterprise scale migration operations. - Strong experience with ETL tools, scripting languages, automation frameworks, and high volume data pipelines. - Hands on experience with legacy system extraction, cloud ingestion, and multi format data transformation. - Proven troubleshooting skills, including pipeline diagnostics and root cause analysis. - Ability to operate in fast paced, multi team environments supporting mission critical delivery. - Must be able to work full-time on-site at our customer location in Huntsville, Alabama. - Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and the ability to obtain a CI polygraph. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience supporting federal modernization programs, especially in national-security environments. - Experience operating ETL pipelines within AWS or other cloud environments. - Familiarity with DevSecOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and distributed compute tools. - Advanced scripting or automation expertise (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.). - Experience supporting petabyte scale data migrations or multi system consolidation. ## Benefits Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting Competitive Pay Generous paid leave and holiday package Tuition and training reimbursement Life and AD&D Insurance ## About AnaVation AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team. If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you! AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. ## About AnaVation ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: AnaVation is a leading provider of investigative and intelligence collection, cloud and big data, and full spectrum cyber solutions to the U.S. federal government. - **Entity Type**: Private (Partnership) - **Headquarters**: Chantilly, Virginia, United States - **Founded**: 2013 - **Founders**: Charles Quillin (CEO) and Todd Graham (Co-Founder & Partner, Law Enforcement) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting, Cybersecurity, Cloud & Big Data, Intelligence - **Target customers**: U.S. federal government (civilian, defense, and intelligence communities) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "AnaVation will provide innovative solutions to our customers, a culture that engages our employees, and unmatched value to both." ## Products & Services AnaVation delivers mission-critical services and solutions, primarily to the government, organized around key technical domains: - **Investigative & Intelligence Collection**: Analytical and processing services for mission support. - **Cloud & Big Data**: Engineering and architecture for secure cloud migration, data processing, and analytics. - **Full Spectrum Cyber**: Offensive and defensive cybersecurity, including architecture, engineering, and operations. - **Software & Systems Engineering**: Development of custom applications, systems integration, and lifecycle management. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (Private company) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue estimated between **$5M–$25M**. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Profile as a trusted partner to the U.S. federal government; partnership structure owned by founders/partners. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount of approx. 151 employees (+4.4% YoY). - 2,432 LinkedIn followers (+20.1% yearly growth). - Named a **Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work winner for 11 consecutive years (2016–2026)**. - Strong talent pipeline from top defense contractors (Booz Allen Hamilton, Peraton, Leidos) and universities (George Mason University, University of Maryland). ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep Government Focus**: Specialized expertise in the "hard problems" of national security, intelligence, and defense. - "**Idea of the Possible**" Culture: Emphasizes high-trust relationships, innovation, and solving complex technical challenges for customers. - **Employee-Centric Model**: Founders focus on "taking care of employees and customers" as a core business philosophy. - **Long-Term Stability**: A proven track record over a decade, with consistent recognition as a top workplace. ## Strategic Focus - **Mission Success**: Continuously investing in "Innovation" and "Service Excellence" to solve customer challenges. - **Workforce Development**: Prioritizing employee growth, technical skill development, and certifications. - **Expanding Technical Capabilities**: Seeking talent in AI, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and software development to meet evolving national security needs. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Rated 4.6/5.0 on employer review sites (Work-Life: 4.7, Culture: 4.7). The culture is described as collaborative, mission-driven, and supportive. - **Work from Home / Remote**: Many roles are listed as **Full Time On-site** (e.g., Chantilly, VA; Huntsville, AL; Linthicum Heights, MD), with some **Hybrid** options available. - **Notable Perks**: - Generous company-funded medical coverage (100% dental and vision for employees and families). - 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting. - Paid training and certifications ("Life Long Learning"). - Career development programs and recognition (kudos, rewards, bonuses). - **Engineering Culture**: Focus on solving "hard problems" with a stimulating environment, time, and tools for excellence. ## Sources 1. [anavationllc.com - About](https://anavationllc.com/about/) 2. [anavationllc.com - Life at AnaVation](https://anavationllc.com/life-anavation/) 3. [anavationllc.com - Careers](https://anavationllc.com/careers/) 4. [LinkedIn – AnaVation LLC](https://linkedin.com/company/anavation-llc) 5. 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