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Initiate Government Solutions

<div>Description:

Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) is a Woman-Owned Small Business and a fully remote IT services provider supporting federal partners nationwide. We deliver innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions with a strong focus on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, AI, and the modernization of federal information systems.
Our vision is to be a health IT trendsetter, continuing to solve the nation&rsquo;s most challenging healthcare IT issues by conceiving, designing, and building solid, creative, and innovative open-source solutions.
Our mission is to innovate, design, and deliver tailored solutions that balance technical advancement with cost-awareness while providing exceptional service.
IGS is currently recruiting for a remote API Developer Lead to support our work with our federal customer.
Assignment of Work and Travel:
This is a remote access assignment. The Candidate will work remotely daily and will remotely access customer systems and therein use approved customer provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested.
This program is a transformative initiative by the customer, aimed at modernizing and streamlining access to data and services through secure, reliable, and scalable APIs. As a member of the team, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and supporting API solutions that empower veterans, partners, and internal stakeholders to access critical information and services efficiently.
This role will be over multiple teams executing Kong administration and API Management. You will need to work with team leaders on the following topics:
Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to):<ul><li>
Provide Kong platform engineering expertise.</li><li>
Administer Kong (routes, services, consumers, upstreams, certificates, rate limiting, logging).</li><li>
Design, implement, and maintain Kong plugins (custom or extended), including policy enforcement and transformations.</li><li>
Operate Kong in Kubernetes (Helm/operator patterns as applicable), upgrades, config promotion across environments.</li><li>
Provide API design &amp; contract management expertise.</li><li>
Define API standards and review APIs for consistency, usability, and backward compatibility.</li><li>
Author and maintain OpenAPI Specification (OAS) contracts; implement versioning and deprecation practices.</li><li>
Enable hosting and lifecycle workflows for OpenAPI docs/specs (publishing, validation, governance checks).</li><li>
Provide Security &amp; authentication expertise.</li><li>
Implement/maintain authN/authZ patterns: JSON Web Tokens (JWT) issuance/validation/claims mapping, token modification, key rotation.</li><li>
Integrate with directory/identity services (e.g., Active Directory (AD) / LDAP-style patterns) and common gateway security controls.</li><li>
Provide Cloud + DevOps / platform expertise</li><li>
Experience Building Kubernetes resources (Deployments, Services, Ingress/Gateway API objects as relevant, ConfigMaps/Secrets, NetworkPolicies).</li><li>
Provision and manage Amazon Web Services (AWS) resources needed for the platform (networking, compute, load balancing, DNS, certificates, secrets).</li><li>
Implement DevOps processes: CI/CD, GitOps patterns, automated testing/validation of configs/specs, environment promotion, rollback.</li><li>
Experience with Observability, metering, and reporting</li><li>
Implement API metering/usage analytics, dashboards, and operational reporting (SLIs/SLOs, error rates, latency, top consumers/routes).</li><li>
Instrument logs/metrics/traces; build actionable dashboards and extract periodic reports for stakeholders.</li><li>
Systems administration (practical ops)</li><li>
Troubleshoot Linux/container runtime issues; manage certs, TLS, networking, DNS, and performance tuning.</li><li>
Participate in on-call/escalations as needed; produce runbooks and operational documentation.</li></ul>
Requirements:
<ul><li>Hands-on experience with Kong Gateway (open-source) administration in real environments (not just POC).</li><li>
 Experience building/extending Kong plugins and/or deep Kong policy configuration patterns.</li><li>
API gateway concerns (auth, routing, rate limiting, basic transforms, logging).</li><li>
 Strong API design background + strong working knowledge of OpenAPI (OAS).</li><li>
API governance: linting/validation pipelines for OpenAPI, contract testing, semantic versioning strategies.</li><li>
Kubernetes experience (deploying, operating, troubleshooting).</li><li>
DevOps delivery practices (gitOps, CI/CD, config promotion, automation).</li><li>
Auth experience: JWT validation/claims, key management/rotation; familiarity integrating with enterprise identity (e.g., AD-style ecosystems).</li><li>
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance</li><li>
US Citizenship required due to clearance requirement.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications and Core Competencies:<ul><li>
Working experience in AWS for platform workloads.</li><li>
Kong at scale (multi-team, multi-tenant patterns), performance tuning, and upgrade/migration experience.</li><li>
Experience with GitOps (e.g., Argo CD/Flux concepts)</li><li>
Experience with service mesh / gateway ecosystem concepts (Envoy, NGINX, Istio)</li><li>
Observability stack: Datadog/Splunk (or similar - Prometheus/Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, OpenTelemetry)</li><li>
Security practices: TLS, mTLS concepts, secrets management, OWASP API security considerations, audit logging.</li><li>
Experience mentoring teams and setting platform standards (enablement mindset).</li><li>
Active VA Public Trust</li><li>
Prior experience supporting federal agencies</li><li>
Certifications in cloud technologies, API development, or secure software engineering.</li><li>
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.</li><li>
Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment</li></ul>
Successful IGS employees embody the following Core Values:<ul><li>
Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest level of ethics. Doing things like being accountable for mistakes, accepting helpful criticism, and following through on commitments to ourselves, each other, and our customers.</li><li>
empathy, Emotional Intelligence: How we interact with others including peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and customers&rsquo; matters. We take collective responsibility to create an environment where colleagues and customers feel valued, included, and respected. We work within a diverse, integrated, and collaborative team to drive towards accomplishing the larger mission. We conscientiously and meticulously learn about our customers&rsquo; and end-users&rsquo; business drivers and challenges to ensure solutions meet not only technical needs but also support their mission.</li><li>
Strong Work Ethic (Reliability, Dedication, Productivity): We are driven by a strong, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic. We are reliable, accountable, proactive, and tenacious and will do what it takes to get the job done.</li><li>
Life-Long Learner (Curious, Perspective, Goal Oriented): We challenge ourselves to continually learn and improve ourselves. We strive to be an expert in our field, continuously honing our craft, and finding solutions where others see problems.</li></ul>
Compensation: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
Benefits: Initiate Government Solutions offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care, matching 401K and profit sharing, paid time off, training time for personal development, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability coverage, an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification, employee recognition, and referral programs, spot bonuses, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family.
Initiate Government Solutions participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.</div>

API Developer Lead

Amogha Group Inc

Summary/Objective The Senior Application Developer is responsible for guiding development on Angular/.NET/C# based websites. This role involves leading custom web development throughout the entire project life cycle, including application architecture, design input, site layout/user interface, database design/programming and .NET development.Essential Functions<ul><li>Develops robust and user-friendly .NET-based web applications.</li><li>Develops single page applications using HTML5, Current Angular Version (Angular 17), node.js and C#, based on user stories with documented acceptance criteria.</li><li>Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the Angular framework and good command of TypeScript.</li><li>Designs application/rramework as needed.</li><li>Uses standard HTML/CSS practices for web content delivery concepts by placement and layout of website pages given client-provided content.</li><li>Designs and develops databases in SQL Server.</li><li>Writes stored procedures and optimizes relational database queries.</li><li>Demonstrates experience with RESTful API integration.</li><li>Assists in gathering requirements and project specifications.</li><li>Takes ownership of daily project needs and communications.</li><li>Communicates project status and deliverables with product owners.</li><li>Manages project tasks, timelines, and communications.</li><li>Performs routine site maintenance.</li><li>Works in a fast-paced, agile environment consisting of a cross-functional team designing and implementing systems from the web-based user interface front-end through the back end.</li></ul>Required Experience<ul><li>At least five years of full-stack web development experience using ASP.Net, C#, SQL Server, HTML, JavaScript and CSS with a strong understanding of Bootstrap's components, grids and responsive design.</li><li>At least five years of experience using TypeScript, Angular 2 or above. Current Angular version is preferred for development.</li></ul>Preferred Education and Experience<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Technology or Computer Science preferred.</li><li>Solid understanding of web application development processes, from layout/user interface to relational database structures.</li><li>Strong knowledge of TypeScript language features and syntax.</li><li>Knowledge of technologies like Node or Webpack are preferred.</li><li>Ability to write clean, maintainable and well-documented code.</li><li>Experience with version control systems such as Git.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Understanding the benefits of SEO and having the development skills to support it are a plus.</li><li>Strong communication and writing skills.</li><li>Ability to communicate directly with peers, managers and clients while leading development to a completed and successful solution.</li><li>Strong organizational skills to manage multiple timelines and complete tasks quickly within the constraints of clients&rsquo; timelines and budgets.</li><li>Ability to grow professionally in a highly flexible and fast-moving environment.</li></ul>Pay: $125,000.00 - $137,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Senior Application Developer

Amtrak

<div>Your success is a train ride away!
As we move America&rsquo;s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. 
Are you ready to join our team?
Our values of &lsquo;Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First&rsquo; are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, &lsquo;Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety &amp; Security&rsquo; are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Job Summary</h2></div><div>
The Data &amp; AI Senior Engineer advances Amtrak&rsquo;s mission to make trusted, high-quality, and intelligent data broadly accessible for decision-making, automation, and innovation. This role is responsible for leading the design and delivery of complex data and AI solutions that power Amtrak&rsquo;s analytics, operational systems, and digital experiences.
Senior Engineers apply deep technical expertise to architect and optimize pipelines, integrations, and data services. They ensure solutions meet performance, security, and governance standards while mentoring junior engineers and influencing design decisions across teams. The Senior Data &amp; AI Engineer acts as both a hands-on developer and a technical leader, helping to scale Amtrak&rsquo;s data and AI capabilities through standardization, reusability, and continuous improvement.</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Essential Functions</h2></div><div><ul><li>
Lead the design and evolution of scalable data and AI platform capabilities across Databricks (lakehouse), SAP data environments (e.g., Datasphere/S/4), and virtualization layers (e.g., Denodo) to deliver a unified, governed, self-service ecosystem.</li><li>
Provide hands-on technical guidance in coding, API-first integrations, model lifecycle management, pipeline development, and integration patterns. 
Architect and enforce engineering standards across ingestion, transformation, feature engineering, model deployment, and governance-as-code controls embedded directly into pipelines.</li><li>
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering skill development, collaboration, and engineering excellence.</li><li>
Partner with architects, product owners, and governance leads to align solutions with Amtrak&rsquo;s enterprise data strategy and roadmap.</li><li>
Design and implement reusable platform accelerators including APIs, templates, and feature engineering patterns that enable self-service analytics and AI across domains.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Minimum Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.</li><li>Experience: 4&ndash;6 years of experience in data engineering, software development, or data architecture.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Preferred Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>
Experience in a leadership capacity within a scaled agile environment or data platform modernization initiative.</li><li>
Familiarity with enterprise data governance, metadata management, and security standards.</li><li>
Exposure to MLOps, cloud data platforms, and automation tools that accelerate delivery.</li><li>
Experience implementing production-grade MLOps pipelines, including model versioning, CI/CD, monitoring, and governance controls embedded into data and AI workflows.</li><li>
Prior mentorship or technical leadership of multi-functional project teams.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</h2></div><div><ul><li>
Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL with deep experience in distributed data processing (e.g., Spark) and modern lakehouse architectures (Databricks strongly preferred), including integration of SAP data platforms and virtualization technologies into enterprise-scale solutions.</li><li>
Strong understanding of data quality, observability, and performance optimization.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through technical challenges while remaining hands-on in design and coding.</li><li>
Experience working within agile product teams, coordinating across multiple stakeholders.</li><li>
Strong understanding of API-first and event-driven architecture patterns, including secure service-to-service communication and role-based access control (RBAC).</li><li>
Experience embedding data quality validation, schema enforcement, lineage tracking, and policy-as-code controls directly into pipelines and AI workflows.</li><li>
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>
Experience building reusable cost effective, feature stores, semantic layers, or internal platform services that enable self-service analytics and AI.</li></ul></div></div></div> 
The salary/hourly range is $86,500.00 &ndash; $111,996.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee&rsquo;s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee&rsquo;s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here. 
Requisition ID:166077
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
 
Relocation Offered:No
 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
You power our progress through your performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law. 
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR &sect; 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions. 
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. &sect;1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 
Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.</div>

Data & AI Senior Engineer - 90405343 - Washington

<div>Your success is a train ride away!
As we move America&rsquo;s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. 
Are you ready to join our team?
Our values of &lsquo;Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First&rsquo; are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, &lsquo;Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety &amp; Security&rsquo; are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future. 
JOB SUMMARY: 
The Data &amp; AI Senior Engineer advances Amtrak&rsquo;s mission to make trusted, high-quality, and intelligent data broadly accessible for decision-making, automation, and innovation. This role is responsible for leading the design and delivery of complex data and AI solutions that power Amtrak&rsquo;s analytics, operational systems, and digital experiences.
Senior Engineers apply deep technical expertise to architect and optimize pipelines, integrations, and data services. They ensure solutions meet performance, security, and governance standards while mentoring junior engineers and influencing design decisions across teams. The Senior Data &amp; AI Engineer acts as both a hands-on developer and a technical leader, helping to scale Amtrak&rsquo;s data and AI capabilities through standardization, reusability, and continuous improvement. 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:<ul><li>
Lead the design and evolution of scalable data and AI platform capabilities across Databricks (lakehouse), SAP data environments (e.g., Datasphere/S/4), and virtualization layers (e.g., Denodo) to deliver a unified, governed, self-service ecosystem.</li><li>
Provide hands-on technical guidance in coding, API-first integrations, model lifecycle management, pipeline development, and integration patterns. 
Architect and enforce engineering standards across ingestion, transformation, feature engineering, model deployment, and governance-as-code controls embedded directly into pipelines.</li><li>
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering skill development, collaboration, and engineering excellence.</li><li>
Partner with architects, product owners, and governance leads to align solutions with Amtrak&rsquo;s enterprise data strategy and roadmap.</li><li>
Design and implement reusable platform accelerators including APIs, templates, and feature engineering patterns that enable self-service analytics and AI across domains.</li></ul>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.</li><li>Experience: 4&ndash;6 years of experience in data engineering, software development, or data architecture.</li></ul> 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>
Experience in a leadership capacity within a scaled agile environment or data platform modernization initiative.</li><li>
Familiarity with enterprise data governance, metadata management, and security standards.</li><li>
Exposure to MLOps, cloud data platforms, and automation tools that accelerate delivery.</li><li>
Experience implementing production-grade MLOps pipelines, including model versioning, CI/CD, monitoring, and governance controls embedded into data and AI workflows.</li><li>
Prior mentorship or technical leadership of multi-functional project teams.</li></ul>
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:<ul><li>
Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL with deep experience in distributed data processing (e.g., Spark) and modern lakehouse architectures (Databricks strongly preferred), including integration of SAP data platforms and virtualization technologies into enterprise-scale solutions.</li><li>
Strong understanding of data quality, observability, and performance optimization.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through technical challenges while remaining hands-on in design and coding.</li><li>
Experience working within agile product teams, coordinating across multiple stakeholders.</li><li>
Strong understanding of API-first and event-driven architecture patterns, including secure service-to-service communication and role-based access control (RBAC).</li><li>
Experience embedding data quality validation, schema enforcement, lineage tracking, and policy-as-code controls directly into pipelines and AI workflows.</li><li>
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>
Experience building reusable cost effective, feature stores, semantic layers, or internal platform services that enable self-service analytics and AI.</li></ul>
The salary/hourly range is $86,500.00 &ndash; $111,996.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee&rsquo;s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee&rsquo;s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here. 
Requisition ID:166067
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
 
Relocation Offered:No
 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
You power our progress through your performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law. 
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR &sect; 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions. 
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. &sect;1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 
Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.</div>

Data & AI Senior Engineer - 90405345 - Washington

Applied Information Sciences

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Why AIS?
</h1>When you join AIS, you&rsquo;re joining a mission-driven team that&rsquo;s passionate about making a difference. You&rsquo;ll work on projects that matter, alongside industry-leading experts, in an environment that fosters innovation, driving client success, and empowering our team to make a lasting impact. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success.
<ul><li>Employee Ownership : Your contributions directly impact the company&rsquo;s success, and you share in its achievements.
</li><li>Continuous Learning : Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.
</li><li>Inclusive Culture : A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone&rsquo;s voice is valued.
</li><li>Mission-Driven Work : Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities. 
</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">What are we looking for?
</h1>At AIS, we're looking for more than just skills - we're looking for driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference, eager to grow, and aligned with our core principles. 
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Working@AIS
 
</h1>At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Lead Software Engineer.&amp;#xa;
<ul><li>Core Knowledge &amp; Skills: Operates independently or as a team lead, selects appropriate persistence technologies (e.g., EF, Dapper), defines source control strategies, and designs subsystem infrastructure.
</li><li>Work &amp; Complexity: Tackles complex problems with thorough analysis, manages cross-functional delivery, and improves system reliability and scalability.
</li><li>Quality &amp; Independence: Consistently meets deadlines even under challenging conditions, enforces standards through detailed reviews, and establishes productivity benchmarks for the team.
</li><li>Teamwork &amp; Communication: Provides functional leadership by setting objectives, organizing resources, resolving conflicts, and engaging confidently with both internal and external stakeholders.
</li><li>Consulting &amp; Engagement: Troubleshoots advanced client issues, supports requirements gathering, and contributes to vendor presentations or proposal activities.
</li></ul>&amp;#xa;As your initial project assignment, you will support the unique needs of our client as a Sr. Power Platform Developer (Front End).&amp;#xa;&amp;#xa;
Project Summary 
 
We are seeking a Senior Power Platform Developer (Front End) to design, develop, and enhance modern applications, workflows, and user experiences across the Microsoft Power Platform. This role requires strong UI/UX capability, proficiency in Power Apps and Power Automate, and the ability to integrate solutions across Microsoft 365 and third‑party services. The developer will work closely with mission stakeholders to understand requirements, build intuitive front‑end experiences, and deliver secure, scalable solutions.
<div></div>Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, refine, and validate functional and UI/UX requirements.
</li><li>Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to visualize user interface designs.
</li><li>Design intuitive, responsive, and visually appealing interfaces to enhance the user experience.
</li><li>Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and drive design improvements.
</li><li>Develop custom business applications using Power Apps (Canvas and/or Model‑Driven).
</li><li>Automate business processes and workflows using Power Automate.
</li><li>Integrate Power Platform solutions with Microsoft 365 services and third‑party systems.
</li><li>Build dashboards and data visualizations using Power BI to support operational insights.
</li></ul><div></div>Required For This Opportunity
<ul><li>Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and a minimum of 8 years of IT or development experience (an additional 4 years may be substituted for the degree).
</li><li>At least 1 year of experience with Power BI and SharePoint.
</li><li>Strong front‑end development skills using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
</li><li>Experience creating wireframes, mockups, and UI‑focused prototypes.
</li><li>Ability to analyze requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and execute independently.
</li><li>Strong understanding of user experience design, usability, and front‑end application behavior.
</li><li>Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
</li></ul><div></div>Nice to Have Skills
<ul><li>Microsoft Power Platform certifications (PL‑100, PL‑200, PL‑400).
</li><li>Experience with Dynamics 365 and Azure services.
</li><li>Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
</li></ul>&amp;#xa;&amp;#xa;At AIS, we are committed to offering competitive and fair compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and contributions of each team member.&amp;#xa;&amp;#xa;The targeted base salary range for this role is $117,000-$177,000 per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.&amp;#xa;&amp;#xa;We value transparency in our hiring process and are happy to discuss how your unique qualifications align with our compensation structure during the interview process.&amp;#xa;&amp;#xa;
Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.</div>

Sr. Power Platform Developer (Front End)

American Petroleum Institute (API)

<div>For consideration for this role, please send your resume to kim@shadowsearch.co
Job Summary
The Manager, Executive and Strategic Communications will play a central role in elevating API&rsquo;s leadership voice and shaping how the organization engages policymakers, members, and the public. This position supports API&rsquo;s senior leadership in advancing key priorities through compelling executive communications &mdash; including speeches, op-eds, member communications, and thought leadership content that brings API&rsquo;s mission and policy goals to life.
The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller, outstanding writer and strategic communicator who can craft clear, authentic narratives and identify fresh ways to reach audiences across traditional and emerging platforms. This role combines strong writing and editorial skills with content strategy and message development &mdash; helping ensure API&rsquo;s leadership is visible, consistent, and influential across media, membership, and external channels. 
Duties/Responsibilities<ul><li>
Draft and edit a broad range of executive communications materials&mdash;including member messaging, speeches, event remarks, op-eds, talking points, and public statements&mdash;that articulate API&rsquo;s priorities and strengthen the visibility of its leadership.</li><li>
Manage the development and coordination of executive remarks and speeches&mdash;working across teams and with external partners to align messaging, coordinate inputs, and ensure high-quality execution for internal and external events.</li><li>
Collaborate with the media relations team to identify and pursue thought leadership opportunities, including commentary, podcasts, panels, and editorial placements.</li><li>
Help position API as its own publisher by developing original commentary to reach audiences and create news cycles directly through API&rsquo;s owned channels.</li><li>
Engage opinion columnists and editorial boards to advance API&rsquo;s policy perspectives and elevate its leadership voice in the national energy conversation.</li><li>
Develop creative, high-impact content that elevates API executives through storytelling and digital engagement&mdash;transforming key messages into compelling narratives, op-eds, creative content and videos that reach new audiences.</li><li>
Work with policy teams to translate complex issues into clear, persuasive communications that support leadership remarks and broader advocacy initiatives.</li><li>
Conduct background research, fact-checking, and message coordination to support speechwriting and content planning.</li><li>
Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accuracy, quality, and a high sense of urgency.</li><li>
Draft and edit fact sheets, external communications materials, and website copy that support and amplify API&rsquo;s advocacy priorities.</li><li>
Assist with event communications, including scripting and coordination of leadership materials.</li><li>
Maintain a consistent tone and message across all communications products that reflect API&rsquo;s leadership and brand standards.</li></ul> 
Key Relationships<ul><li>
Reports directly to the Senior Director of Strategic Communications</li></ul> 
Qualifications<ul><li>
Requires a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a similar role and subject matter expertise.</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in relevant area, or other related field equivalent work experience.</li><li>
Degree in journalism, communications, or relevant field.</li><li>
Outstanding writing/editing skills with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of AP style.</li><li>
Ability to collaborate effectively across a large organization and build and maintain strong relationships with the media.</li><li>
Working knowledge of policy issues, Congress, the Executive Branch, and political debate.</li><li>
Talent for distilling complex issues into understandable, relevant messages.</li><li>
Ability to perform in a fast work environment and multi-task multiple projects and initiatives under tight deadlines.</li><li>
Ability to provide informed media counsel and exercise sound judgment when interacting with reporters.</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements<ul><li>
Able to remain in a stationary position working on a computer</li><li>
Move about the office to access office machinery, meeting rooms, etc. on occasion</li><li>
Operate a computer and other office machinery such as printers and copy machines</li><li>
Transport items and equipment up to 10 lbs. on occasion</li></ul> 
Travel Requirements<ul><li>
 Up to 25%</li></ul>
This job outline describes the typical accountabilities and requirements of the position and should not be construed as an all-encompassing description of every duty performed by or expected of the incumbent. 
EEO Statement
API is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Our success in maintaining a reputation for professional excellence depends on selecting the best qualified candidates. Achieving this objective means that no employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, age, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and reproductive health decisions), genetic information, national origin, disability, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, matriculation, credit information, the status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual offense, or any prohibited basis under federal, state or local law.
API is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Department via email at HumanResources@api.org.
This salary range is DC based and may be adjusted accordingly based on the candidate's geographic location. Candidates are typically hired at a point in the salary range based on prior experience, education, and market demand for the role; candidates are also compared internally to their peers.
API offers a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families. More information about our benefits may be found at api.org/about/careers/benefits.</div>

Manager, Executive & Strategic Communications

Aveshka

<div>.NET Developer
(Onsite) Washington, DC Metro Area<div></div><div><div><div> 
Overview:</div></div><div></div><div><div> 
Softtek Government Solutions is looking for a hands-on .NET Developer to join our growing team! As a .NET Developer, working on our team, you will develop and maintaining software applications for a high-profile customer. The role operates in an Agile Kanban environment and requires strong collaboration with the rest of the team members to conduct full lifecycle software development.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Design and code software application architectures that meet functional and non-functional requirements as well as user acceptance criteria.</li><li>
Create software code, unit tests and assist with encoding, testing, debugging, and documentation</li><li>
Understand client requirements and prepare designs for translating those into software applications</li><li>
Uses coding methods in specific programming languages to initiate or enhance program execution and functionality</li><li>
Perform installation of code releases and patches and write scripts or programs for IT applications</li><li>
Research, and assists in the development, and/or participates in hands-on installation, configuration, and maintenance of large enterprise applications. This includes troubleshooting production issues, deploying application and configuration components, automation and upgrade.</li><li>
Assist in production support of business applications; troubleshoot application failures and diagnosing performance or reliability issues of applications; assisting application teams in the use of custom support tools.</li></ul>
Must Haves:<ul><li>
A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in related field or equivalent work experience can be substituted instead of a degree.</li><li>
Must have a total 6+ years of IT Experience design, develop, and maintain both new and existing software applications</li><li>
Programming in modern JavaScript, Angular, C#, ASP, HTML, and CSS</li><li>
Experience developing front-end / user interface development</li><li>
Experience developing middle tier, business logic, REST APIs, web services</li><li>
Experience developing backend, integrations, Microsoft SQL/T-SQL, Microsoft SQL Server OR Oracle SQL/Oracle PL/SQL</li><li>
Experience with PostgreSQL</li><li>
Experience with NUnit</li><li>
Previous Federal/Gov't Contracting experience is a Plus</li><li>
Good communications skills in both writing and verbal.</li><li>
US Citizenship</li><li>
Ability to obtain a Security Clearance /TS</li></ul>
About Softtek Government Solutions
Softtek Government Solutions is a professional services firm focused on addressing our nation&rsquo;s most complex threats and challenges. As a small business we&rsquo;re committed to supporting our clients&rsquo; missions with services delivered by our diverse and experienced staff. With expertise in cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, and public health, our experience base spans federal, state, and local governments, as well as private sector entities.
Softtek Government Solutions encourages collaborative communication and ongoing learning. Some of our benefits include:<ul><li>
Extensive training programs</li><li>
Gym membership reimbursement</li><li>
Education reimbursement</li><li>
Technology benefits</li><li>
Commuter benefits</li><li>
Generous paid time off and much more!</li></ul> 
Softtek Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)</div></div></div></div>

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