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senior big data developer

Fustis LLC

<div><p><b>Job Title:</b></p>
<b>Senior Big Data Developer</b><p></p>
<p><b>Location:</b></p>
<p><b>Washington, DC - Hybrid - Locals</b></p>
<p><b>Duration:</b></p>
<p><b>12 Months</b></p>
<p><b>Work Authorisation:</b></p>
<p><b>USC, GC, GC-EAD and H4-EAD</b></p>
<p><b>Pay Rate:</b></p>
<p><b>90-100/hr. on C2C</b></p>
<p><b>Mode of Interview:</b></p>
<p><b>Virtual</b></p><br>
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<b>Position Overview</b></h2>
The <b>Data Architecture, Technology, and Analytics (DATA)</b> team within the Federal Reserve Board&rsquo;s Division of Research &amp; Statistics (R&amp;S) is responsible for transforming how enterprise data is ingested, organized, analyzed, and visualized to support economic research and policy decision-making.<p></p>
We are seeking a highly skilled <b>Data Architect / Data Engineer</b> to design, develop, and optimize modern data architectures, enterprise data platforms, and scalable data pipelines. This individual will play a critical role in supporting economists, researchers, analysts, and technical teams by ensuring efficient, reliable, and scalable access to data across the organization.<p></p>
The ideal candidate is a hands-on data professional with deep expertise in data modeling, database architecture, ETL/ELT development, cloud platforms, and enterprise data management. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for building data solutions that enable advanced research and business intelligence.<p></p>
<b>Key Responsibilities</b><p></p>
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale data architectures and data platforms. Build and optimize scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and delivery of structured and unstructured data. Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models aligned with enterprise architecture standards. Architect and manage relational databases, data warehouses, data lakes, and modern data ecosystems. Support migration of data workflows and pipelines between on-premises and cloud environments. Implement workflow orchestration and automation using tools such as Airflow, Prefect, Dagster, or AWS Step Functions. Perform data integration across multiple internal and external data sources. Design and implement Change Data Capture (CDC) solutions for enterprise data warehousing initiatives. Optimize database performance, scalability, reliability, and data processing workloads. Collaborate with economists, researchers, analysts, and technical stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver effective data solutions. Conduct root cause analysis of data issues and identify opportunities for process improvement and automation. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DataOps practices for data engineering projects. Support machine learning and advanced analytics initiatives through efficient data infrastructure and model deployment frameworks. Ensure data governance, security, quality, and compliance standards are followed across all solutions. Document architecture designs, technical specifications, and operational procedures. <b>Required Qualifications</b><p></p>
<b>Education</b><p></p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field. Master&rsquo;s Degree or other advanced degree is preferred. <b>Experience</b><p></p>
Minimum <b>7+ years of experience</b> in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Database Engineering, or related fields. Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise data platforms and large-scale data solutions. <b>Required Technical Skills</b><p></p>
<b>Data Engineering &amp; Architecture</b><p></p>
Strong expertise in data architecture, data modeling, and enterprise information architecture. Experience designing conceptual, logical, and physical data models. Extensive experience building and maintaining scalable data pipelines and processing frameworks. Experience implementing enterprise data warehouses, data lakes, and modern analytics platforms. Strong understanding of Change Data Capture (CDC) methodologies. <b>Databases</b><p></p>
Advanced SQL expertise. Hands-on experience with: PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server MySQL Experience with database administration, optimization, and performance tuning. <b>Programming &amp; Scripting</b><p></p>
Advanced proficiency in: Python R Strong scripting and automation experience. Experience with additional programming languages such as: Java Scala JavaScript Perl <b>ETL/ELT &amp; Workflow Automation</b><p></p>
Experience designing and automating ETL/ELT processes. Hands-on experience with workflow orchestration tools such as: Apache Airflow Prefect Dagster AWS Step Functions <b>Cloud &amp; Modern Data Platforms</b><p></p>
Experience working with: AWS Microsoft Azure Snowflake Experience migrating applications and data pipelines between on-premises and cloud environments. <b>DevOps &amp; DataOps</b><p></p>
Experience implementing and maintaining: CI/CD pipelines DataOps frameworks Experience with Git-based source control platforms: GitHub GitLab <b>Big Data &amp; Analytics</b><p></p>
Experience with: Distributed computing frameworks Large-scale data processing systems High-volume data workloads Experience processing structured and unstructured datasets. <b>Linux &amp; Infrastructure</b><p></p>
Strong development and deployment experience in Linux environments. <b>Preferred Qualifications</b><p></p>
Experience working with economic, financial, or regulatory datasets. Experience supporting research organizations or data-driven policy environments. Understanding of time-series data modeling, forecasting, and statistical analysis techniques. Experience with NoSQL technologies and Graph Databases. Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining Machine Learning models. Knowledge of enterprise data governance and metadata management frameworks. Experience supporting advanced analytics and AI-driven data initiatives. <b>Soft Skills</b><p></p>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong stakeholder management and customer service mindset. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills. Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.</div><p></p>

Senior Big Data Developer

Databricks

<div><p>CSQ227R88</p>
<p><b>PLEASE NOTE</b><b>:
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Due to federal contract requirements and client site access obligations, <b>U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. government secret clearance are required</b> to access classified information. Candidates with an active Secret or higher clearance are strongly encouraged to apply.</p>
<p>As a Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) you will work with customers to build and productionize solutions to their data &amp; AI challenges using the Databricks platform. You will own the architecture, lead design decisions, and implement end-to-end systems spanning data engineering, AI, and application development. We work cross-functionally to shape long-term strategic priorities and initiatives alongside engineering, product, and developer relations. FDEs deliver with customer empathy, integrating with client systems, training, and other technical needs to help customers get most value out of their data.</p>
<p>This is a hands-on, customer-facing role for builders who thrive at the intersection of technology and business impact. The ideal candidate combines engineering expertise with adaptability, curiosity, and a passion for working with customers and teammates to solve complex problems that drive measurable outcomes. FDEs are billable and know how to complete projects according to specification with exceptional customer empathy.</p>
<p>The impact you will have:</p>
<ul><li>Production Solution Delivery: Lead impactful customer technical projects by delivering production-grade systems, designing and building reference architectures, custom applications and data ingestion and ML/AI model integration</li>
<li>Transformational Impact: Guide strategic customers as they implement transformational big data projects including end-to-end design, build and deployment of industry-leading big data and AI applications. Work with engagement managers to scope technical delivery work with input from the customer</li>
<li>Empower Customers: Guide customers on architecture and design; bootstrap or implement customer projects which leads to a customers' successful understanding, evaluation and adoption of Databricks.</li>
<li>Own the Architecture: Lead architecture and design decisions, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with both customer needs and Databricks best practices.</li>
<li>Work with the Databricks technical team, Project Manager, Architect and Customer team to ensure the technical components of the engagement are delivered to meet customer's needs.</li>
<li>Work with Engineering and Databricks Customer Support to provide product and implementation feedback and to guide rapid resolution for engagement specific product and support issues.</li>
<li>Customer Immersion: Embed with customer teams, engaging with stakeholders from technical ICs to executives to deeply understand challenges and deliver impact.</li>
<li>Reusable Assets &amp; Scale: Contribute accelerators, frameworks, and best practices that scale impact across accounts and influence the Databricks product roadmap.</li>
</ul><p>What we look for:</p>
<ul><li>6+ years experience in data engineering, data platforms &amp; analytics, or software engineering</li>
<li>Comfortable writing code in either Python, Scala, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks</li>
<li>Working knowledge of two or more common Cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) with expertise in at least one</li>
<li>Deep experience with distributed computing with Apache Spark&trade; and knowledge of Spark runtime internals</li>
<li>Familiarity with CI/CD for production deployments</li>
<li>Working knowledge of MLOps, ML/AI models and AI APIs</li>
<li>Design and deployment of performant production end-to-end data architectures and applications that combine data pipelines, ML/AI models, and user-facing interfaces.</li>
<li>Experience with technical project delivery - managing scope, timelines and measurable outcomes, translating complex concepts into actionable solutions.</li>
<li>Documentation and white-boarding skills.</li>
<li>Experience working with enterprise clients and managing conflicts across a broad stakeholder range</li>
<li>Build skills in technical areas, and demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to explore new technologies which support the deployment and integration of Databricks-based solutions to complete customer projects.</li>
<li>Travel to customers 20% of the time</li>
<li>Databricks Certification</li>
</ul><div><div><div><p><b>Pay Range Transparency</b></p>
<p>Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected base salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipated utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above.<br>
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</p></div><div>Zone 1 Pay Range</div>
<div>$180,656&mdash;$248,360 USD
</div></div><div><div>Zone 2 Pay Range</div>
<div>$180,656&mdash;$248,360 USD
</div></div><div><div>Zone 3 Pay Range</div>
<div>$180,656&mdash;$248,360 USD
</div></div><div><div>Zone 4 Pay Range</div>
<div>$180,656&mdash;$248,360 USD
</div></div></div><div><p><b>About Databricks</b></p>
<p>Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide &mdash; including Comcast, Cond&eacute; Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 &mdash; rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark&trade;, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
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At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees.<br>
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</p><p><b>Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</b></p>
<p>At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.</p>
<p><b>Compliance</b></p>
<p><b>If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.</b></p></div></div>

Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Public Sector

National Capitol Contracting (NCC)

<div><div><b>Position Summary</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
This position requires an Active Secret Clearance</b></div><div></div><div><br>
National Capitol Contracting is seeking motivated, skilled, and innovative <b>Foundry Developer II</b> with experience in Foundry, Qlik, Databricks, Power BI, and Python. Our work directly contributes to strengthening the Navy&rsquo;s digital and operational capabilities, and successful candidates will benefit from substantial training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Successful candidates will be comfortable working with enterprise-scale systems, collaborating with senior Navy and appointed leadership, and developing tools and processes for a wide range of stakeholders.<br>
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NAVSEA&mdash;one of the Navy&rsquo;s six procurement commands and the organization responsible for both industrial operations and digital modernization&mdash;has partnered with National Capitol Contracting (NCC) on a congressionally funded data analytics initiative: the Naval Digital Logistics Acceleration (NDLA) program.<br>
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For experienced data professionals, this is a rare opportunity to have a measurable impact on national defense, collaborate across complex organizations, and deliver solutions that will shape a more resilient, data‑driven Navy of the future.</div><p><b><br>
 Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></p><div><ul><li>
Design future-state, modern data architecture, pipelining, and analysis for transformation at the enterprise level using advanced cloud architectural principles</li><li>
Work with cutting-edge DevOps technologies and develop advanced analytics products</li><li>
Apply data pipelining and statistical programming tools to enterprise data to advance and enable key mission outcomes</li><li>
Build and optimize data pipelines and transform using Python within Foundry</li><li>
Integrate with external systems and APIs and manage data connections</li><li>
Implement automated testing</li><li>
Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into technical designs</li><li>
Troubleshoot, optimize, and monitor performance and data quality</li><li>
Lead code reviews; document solutions and follow best practices</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Minimum Requirements</b></div><div><ul><li>
Active Secret Clearance required</li><li>
9+ years of data engineering experience, software development, or analytics engineering</li><li>
Demonstrated hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry (pipelines/transforms, data modeling/ontology concepts)</li><li>
Experience with data extraction and manipulation</li><li>
Proficiency in Python and SQL</li><li>
Proven experience building data pipelines and data models</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Educational Requirements</b></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field</li></ul></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Compensation:</b></p><p>
$170,000-$180,000</p><p>
The compensation range listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, budget, market data, and relevant laws.</p><p></p><div><br>
NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristic. E-Verify Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.</div><div></div><div><br>
NCC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant that requires a reasonable accommodation, please email us at recruiting@nccsite.com. Please reference the position in your email.</div></div>

Foundry Developer II - Sr.

Synergy ECP

<div><div>NetServices (NSI) is an IT services firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to drive lasting results. Now operating as a subsidiary of Synergy ECP, NSI continues to stand out in a crowded contracting landscape through its agility, strong customer focus, and commitment to retaining exceptional talent. By taking on challenging IT initiatives, we cultivate our talent and are continually evolving through our partnerships with clients. Our close-knot team of highly cleared engineers, analysts, and program managers represent some of the best talent locally available.</div><div></div><div><br>
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As a <b>C# / .NET Developer</b>, you will contribute to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of web applications and services that support mission‑critical operations. You will work hands‑on with the .NET framework and associated technologies to build clean, efficient, and reliable backend components that integrate seamlessly with front‑end and cloud‑based systems. In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior developers, designers, product owners, and other team members to deliver high‑quality software solutions that follow best practices and meet customer needs. You will also support defect resolution, participate in code reviews, and continually grow your skills under the guidance and mentorship of a Senior C#/.NET Developer.</div><br>
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<div><b>What you'll do:</b></div>
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<div>Design, develop, test, and maintain application features using C#, ASP.NET, Entity Framework, and SQL Server</div>
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<div>Modify and enhance existing application code to improve performance, functionality, and maintainability</div>
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<div>Integrate third‑party components and APIs as needed</div>
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<div>Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, requirements analysis, implementation, testing, and deployment</div>
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<div>Collaborate with senior developers and architects to implement technical designs and follow established patterns and standards</div>
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<div>Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code aligned with best practices and team guidelines</div>
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<div>Conduct unit and integration testing to validate functionality and ensure code quality</div>
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<div>Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, defects, and performance bottlenecks</div>
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<div>Use Git/GitLab for source control, branching, and code collaboration</div>
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<div>Support O&amp;M tasks such as minor enhancements, bug fixes, and performance tuning</div>
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<div>Participate in code reviews and apply feedback from senior engineers to improve your technical proficiency</div>
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<div>Assist with remediating code and package vulnerabilities identified through scans, with senior guidance</div>
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<div><b>What you&rsquo;ll need:</b></div>
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<div>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and 8 years of software engineering experience</div>
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<div>3&ndash;5 years of professional experience developing software using C# and the .NET framework</div>
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<div>Experience with ASP.NET, Entity Framework, and SQL Server</div>
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<div>Familiarity with architectural patterns and API styles (REST, RPC)</div>
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<div>Experience writing and executing unit tests and performing integration testing</div>
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<div>Understanding of secure coding practices and willingness to follow vulnerability remediation guidance</div>
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<div>Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and translate requirements into technical tasks</div>
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<div>Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently when implementing assigned tasks</div><br>
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<div><b>Bonus points if you have:</b></div>
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<div>Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)</div>
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<div>Basic understanding of DevOps practices or exposure to CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred)</div>
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<div>Experience working with Object‑Relational Mappers (ORMs) such as Entity Framework</div>
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<div>Knowledge of SQL or NoSQL database design principles</div>
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<div>Experience with containerization tools (Docker)</div>
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<div>Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes</div>
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<div>Relevant certifications in .NET development or cloud technologies.</div>
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<div>Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.</div>
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<div>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</div>
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<div>Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</div>
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<div><div><b>Security Clearance requirement:</b></div>
<div>Must possess active <b>TS/SCI clearance</b> to be considered for this role.</div>
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<div><b>Other Requirements:</b></div>
<div>U.S. Citizenship</div>
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<div><b>Compensation Spotlight:</b></div>
<div>For this role, our typical salary range starts at $125,000 and stretches up to $155,000. But here's the deal &ndash; we're not about capping your potential. We're committed to snapping up the best and brightest, and we're ready to put our money where our mouth is. So, if you're one of the rare exceptions to the status quo with the education, experience, and that extra something special, we're not afraid to go above and beyond to secure your talent. Because for us, it's not just about a salary. It's about the complete rewards package, the culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact.</div>
</div></div><div><b>Taking Care of the People Who Take Care of The Nation</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Compensation: We offer highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!</div><div></div><div><br>
Health &amp; Retirement: We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family... both now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include People Partners who will help you navigate both personal and professional worlds, as well as strong wellness related resources offered through our healthcare provider.</div><div></div><div><br>
Education: Individual growth is a priority at NSI/Synergy ECP. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level. Not sure what's best for your career plans, we'll help you navigate it all!</div><div></div><div><br>
Work/Life Balance: A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at NSI/Synergy ECP, but it&rsquo;s also necessary to allow you the room to pursue everything you want to develop in your personal life. We offer a generous Paid Time Off benefit and 10 paid holidays a year. NSI/Synergy ECP also provides flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.</div><div></div><div><br>
Philanthropy: With the help of our amazing employees, NSI/Synergy ECP participates annually in building awareness, volunteering and contributing to dozens of organizations. We believe that giving back creates a sense of purpose, engagement, and fulfillment. Have a cause you are passionate about? We bet you'll find others here that care about it just as much!</div><div></div><div><br>
NSI/Synergy ECP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.</div></div><div></div>

C# / .Net Developer

Parsons

<div>In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!<br>
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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what&rsquo;s possible.<p></p><p><b><br>
Job Description:</b></p><p>
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented <b>Senior Data Scientist / AI Specialist (Palantir &ndash; Foundry) </b>to join our team! The Air Force Mission Assurance (MA) Construct Support Team requires highly specialized technical, analytical, and investigative support services. In this role you will get to execute the role of Data Platform User Experience and Application Designer, Data Collection and Entry by designing the user interface and experience of a data collection platform. You will provide data platform enablement and analytical support to ensure that MA business process workflows are scalable, maintainable, and decision-relevant.</p><p></p><p><b>
What You'll Be Doing:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Will execute the role of Data Platform User Experience and Application Designer, Data Collection and Entry by designing the user interface and experience of a data collection platform, specifically focusing on making the process of entering data as intuitive and efficient as possible for users, ensuring accurate data capture and minimizing errors</p></li><li><p>
Maintain documentation, training materials, and knowledge transfer processes to support Air Force personnel.</p></li><li><p>
Provide ongoing system maintenance, enhancement, and performance optimizations</p></li><li><p>
Capability development, integration with DoD MA systems and Dept of AF Data Fabric systems to ensure USAF MA Enterprise data system of record capabilities are maintained.</p></li><li><p>
Work with the requirement business owners to understand needs and translate requirements into technical specifications and deliverables.</p></li><li><p>
Analytical Support to Mission Assurance Activities</p></li><li><p>
Enterprise Platform Coordination and Advocacy Support</p></li><li><p>
Data Architecture Review, Evolution, Stewardship, and Process Support</p></li><li><p>
Workflow Data Platform Enablement, Sustainment, and Automation</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
What Required Skills You'll Bring:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance</p></li><li><p>
10+ years of related experience and a Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience</p></li><li><p>
Apply advanced analytics, AI/ML, and statistical methods to derive insights from complex mission data sets, including design, development, evaluation, and application of AI- and ML-based analytical methods to support MA use cases.
</p></li><li><p>Translation of analytical and AI-driven insights into decision-relevant products for senior leaders and MA stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to implement, sustain, and scale MA data workflows, analytical models, and decision-support tools</p></li><li><p>
Align MA data workflows with evolving MA processes, governance requirements, and decision-support needs</p></li><li><p>
Configure Government-directed data platform capabilities to enable MA data analysis, monitoring, reporting, and automation</p></li><li><p>
Implement, sustain, and continuously improve MA&ndash;related business process workflows, including coordination workflows, governance preparation workflows</p></li><li><p>
Experience working in Palantir Foundry&rsquo;s data integration and platform application</p></li></ul><p><b><br>
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Foundry Application Developer certification</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Security Clearance Requirement:</b></p>
None<p></p>
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.<p></p>
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what&rsquo;s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.<p></p>
Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00<p></p>
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!<p></p>
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.<p></p>
We truly invest and care about our employee&rsquo;s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest&mdash;APPLY TODAY!<p></p><div>
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.</div></div>
<br><div><div><div>COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS</div></div><div><div><div><br>
Financial Wellness</div><div><br>
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.</div></div><div><div>
Work Life Harmony</div><div><br>
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.</div></div><div><div>
Career Development</div><div><br>
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.</div></div><div><div><br>
Veteran Support</div><div><br>
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.</div></div><div><div>
Mind &amp; Body</div><div><br>
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.</div></div><div><div>
Health</div><div><br>
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.</div></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Data Scientist and AI Specialist

VERSA Integrated Solutions

<p>Position: AI/ML Engineer</p><p>Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (Hybrid/Onsite based on customer requirements)</p><p>Employment Type: Full-Time</p><p>Salary: Commensurate with Experience</p><p>About VERSA Integrated Solutions</p><p>VERSA Integrated Solutions is a premier provider of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Data Analytics, and Engineering services supporting Federal Government agencies. We help agencies modernize operations through innovative technologies, secure architectures, and mission-driven solutions. Our teams work on high-impact initiatives that improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and citizen services.</p><p>Position Summary</p><p>VERSA Integrated Solutions is seeking an experienced AI/ML Engineer to design, develop, deploy, and maintain Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions supporting Federal Government customers. The successful candidate will work closely with data scientists, software engineers, cloud architects, cybersecurity professionals, and business stakeholders to build intelligent applications that leverage predictive analytics, machine learning, generative AI, and large language models (LLMs).</p><p>The AI/ML Engineer will support the full lifecycle of AI solutions&mdash;from data preparation and model development to deployment, monitoring, optimization, and governance&mdash;while ensuring compliance with federal security, privacy, and Responsible AI requirements.</p><p>Position Objectives</p><p>The AI/ML Engineer will:</p><ul><li>Design and implement scalable AI and ML solutions.&bull; Build and optimize machine learning models for structured and unstructured data.&bull; Develop data pipelines to support AI workloads.&bull; Integrate AI capabilities into enterprise applications.&bull; Ensure AI solutions comply with federal security, privacy, and governance requirements.&bull; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-focused outcomes.</li></ul><p>Major Duties &amp; Responsibilities</p><p>AI &amp; Machine Learning Development</p><ul><li>Design, develop, train, test, and deploy machine learning models.&bull; Build supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning, and deep learning solutions.&bull; Develop predictive analytics and classification models.&bull; Optimize model performance and accuracy through feature engineering and hyperparameter tuning.&bull; Build reusable AI components and services.</li></ul><p>Generative AI &amp; Large Language Models</p><ul><li>Develop solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs).&bull; Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.&bull; Engineer prompts and fine-tune models where appropriate.&bull; Evaluate AI model outputs for accuracy, explainability, and bias.&bull; Support secure deployment of generative AI capabilities.</li></ul><p>Data Engineering &amp; Preparation</p><ul><li>Build and maintain data ingestion and transformation pipelines.&bull; Clean, normalize, and prepare structured and unstructured datasets.&bull; Collaborate with Data Engineers to optimize data availability and quality.&bull; Implement feature stores and model-ready datasets.</li></ul><p>MLOps &amp; Model Lifecycle Management</p><ul><li>Automate model training, testing, deployment, and monitoring.&bull; Develop CI/CD pipelines for machine learning solutions.&bull; Monitor model drift, performance degradation, and retraining needs.&bull; Maintain version control for models, datasets, and code.</li></ul><p>Responsible AI &amp; Governance</p><ul><li>Implement Responsible AI principles including fairness, transparency, explainability, and accountability.&bull; Ensure compliance with NIST AI Risk Management Framework, Executive Orders, and agency-specific AI policies.&bull; Document AI models, assumptions, limitations, and validation results.</li></ul><p>Collaboration &amp; Innovation</p><ul><li>Partner with software developers, cloud engineers, and business analysts to integrate AI into enterprise solutions.&bull; Present technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders.&bull; Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend improvements.</li></ul><p>Required Technical Skills</p><ul><li>Python&bull; SQL&bull; TensorFlow&bull; PyTorch&bull; Scikit-learn&bull; Pandas&bull; NumPy&bull; Hugging Face Transformers&bull; LangChain or similar orchestration frameworks&bull; Azure AI Services or Azure Machine Learning&bull; AWS SageMaker (preferred)&bull; Git/GitHub&bull; Docker&bull; Kubernetes&bull; RESTful APIs</li></ul><p>Preferred Skills</p><ul><li>Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)&bull; Prompt engineering for LLMs&bull; Vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Azure AI Search)&bull; Knowledge graph integration&bull; Natural Language Processing (NLP)&bull; Computer Vision&bull; Time-series forecasting&bull; Knowledge of FedRAMP and Zero Trust environments</li></ul><p>Required Qualifications</p><ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.&bull; Excellent written and verbal communication skills.&bull; Ability to translate business requirements into AI-driven technical solutions.&bull; Experience working in Agile/DevSecOps environments.&bull; Experience supporting federal government customers is highly desirable.</li></ul><p>Education</p><p>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education.</p><p>Experience Levels</p><p>Junior (0&ndash;4 Years)</p><ul><li>Experience with Python and machine learning fundamentals.&bull; Exposure to cloud platforms and data science tools.&bull; Participation in AI/ML projects through coursework, internships, or professional experience.</li></ul><p>Intermediate (5&ndash;9 Years)</p><ul><li>Development and deployment of production AI/ML models.&bull; Experience with MLOps pipelines and cloud AI services.&bull; Collaboration with cross-functional software development teams.</li></ul><p>Senior (10&ndash;14 Years)</p><ul><li>Leadership in designing enterprise AI solutions.&bull; Expertise in generative AI, LLMs, and Responsible AI practices.&bull; Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical initiatives.</li></ul><p>Subject Matter Expert (15+ Years)</p><ul><li>Recognized authority in enterprise AI strategy and implementation.&bull; Experience shaping AI governance and modernization initiatives for large organizations.&bull; Trusted advisor to executive leadership on AI adoption and emerging technologies.</li></ul><p>Preferred Certifications</p><ul><li>Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate&bull; Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate&bull; AWS Certified Machine Learning &ndash; Specialty&bull; Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer&bull; TensorFlow Developer Certificate&bull; Databricks Certified Machine Learning Professional&bull; ITIL&reg; 4 Foundation (preferred)</li></ul><p>Desired Federal Experience</p><p>Experience supporting one or more of the following agencies is highly desirable:</p><ul><li>U.S. Census Bureau&bull; National Institutes of Health (NIH)&bull; Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS)&bull; Department of Commerce&bull; Department of Homeland Security (DHS)&bull; Department of Defense (DoD)&bull; Department of Labor (DOL)</li></ul><p>Security Clearance</p><ul><li>Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higherclearance, depending on customer requirements.</li></ul><p>Work Environment</p><ul><li>Hybrid or onsite within the Washington, DC Metro Area based on customer requirements.&bull; Collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting mission-critical federal AI initiatives.&bull; Occasional travel to customer sites may be required.</li></ul><p>Why Join VERSA?</p><p>At VERSA, you'll work alongside experts delivering innovative AI solutions that help federal agencies solve complex mission challenges. We invest in continuous learning, professional certifications, and opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies, including machine learning, generative AI, cloud platforms, and advanced analytics.</p><p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p><p>VERSA Integrated Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.</p><p>Pay: $118,467.98 - $142,671.13 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20591</p>

Software Engineer - Data, AI/ML & Analytics

Akoya

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Akoya</b></h1><div>
We&rsquo;re a woman-owned small business that delivers big results in strategic communications. For 25 years, Akoya has thrived in the government consulting landscape helping agencies launch new programs, leverage internal and external support, and drive their missions forward. Our strategic approach to communications increases the quality of services and makes Akoya a comfortable home for motivated communications professionals who value and rely on the idea-sharing and collaboration inherent in our corporate culture.</div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
External Affairs Manager</b></h1><div>
We are hiring an <b>External Affairs Manager</b> to support a federal government contract in Washington, D.C. This role will work directly with senior executive leadership. As a contractor, this individual will advise and implement external engagement initiatives under the direction of senior leadership. This person will be part of an Akoya team with a contract manager and executive oversight. This role is ideal for a highly experienced science communications professional with exceptional writing, external affairs, and strategic communications skills who is deeply comfortable working alongside senior government leaders in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment in Washington, DC.</div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><i>
What You'll Do</i></b></h1><div><ul><li>
Serve as a trusted external affairs and strategic communications lead to senior leadership, providing daily support on external affairs strategy, stakeholder engagement, messaging, and reputational considerations to amplify leadership priorities; support high-level officials with public engagements; engage professionally and diplomatically with senior agency officials, handling sensitive conversations with maturity, political awareness, and executive savviness at all times.</li><li>
Support media relations activities in close coordination with and under the oversight of the agency&rsquo;s Office of Public Affairs. Responsibilities include planning, executing, and analyzing complex media and engagement campaign strategies, which may include proactive media pitching, coordinating responses to media inquiries, media training, and developing press statements.</li><li>
Plan and support multiple speaking engagements per week on an ongoing basis; identify and cultivate opportunities for media engagement.</li><li>
Produce a consistently high volume of polished written communications under aggressive deadlines across a wide range of formats, including speeches, remarks, op-eds, talking points, newsletters, executive briefing materials, stakeholder correspondence, event materials, social media, and more.</li><li>
Build and sustain productive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including intergovernmental agencies, and program offices agency-wide; serve as a reliable and trusted point of coordination across these offices; navigate sensitive inter- and intra-agency dynamics with discretion, diplomacy, and sound judgment.</li><li>
Collaborate actively as a team player within the Akoya team, coordinating with colleagues to delegate tasks, share workload, and ensure the highest quality, most responsive service to the client; provide flexible, client-first support across the full spectrum of need &mdash; from senior strategic advisory work to more executional tasks &mdash; with equal professionalism and a service-first mindset.</li></ul></div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><i>
Requirements</i></b></h1><div><ul><li>
Must have a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Political Science, English, or a related field and at least 10 years of experience. Alternatively, must have a Master&rsquo;s degree in a relevant field and 7 years of experience.</li><li>
U.S. citizenship is required with verbal and written fluency in English</li><li>
Must be able to receive and maintain a federal security clearance (public trust level)</li><li>
Must be based in Washington, D.C. This onsite role will report to the federal client location daily. Occasional support outside normal business hours should be expected. Future domestic and international travel with short notice is possible depending on client needs and budgets.</li><li>
Demonstrated excellence in writing and executing external affairs and strategic communications from ambiguous inputs for senior executives in a high-volume, high-visibility environment. Writing must be consistently publication-ready; a writing test will be required as part of the application process.</li><li>
Proven experience in external affairs communications, including prior work at a federal agency, science-focused public affairs firm, or federal contracting firm supporting government-related clients.</li><li>
Deep expertise designing and executing proactive media relations strategies that measurably increase targeted, high-impact press coverage (including top-tier national, trade, and broadcast media) to elevate the public profile as well as strategic priorities of senior leadership.</li><li>
Proven track record in serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives, offering real-time strategic counsel, and preparing leaders for high-profile media interviews through the development of key messages, Q&amp;As, media training, and thorough briefing materials.</li><li>
Exceptional interpersonal skills and executive presence; must be comfortable serving as a day-to-day trusted support contractor alongside senior federal leaders, with the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion in a politically dynamic, high-profile government environment.</li><li>
Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and consistency across all deliverables.</li><li>
Ability to manage own work progress and deadlines with limited oversight from the client and Akoya managers and executive team.</li><li>
Skills in implementing processes, tools, and workflows to ensure Akoya, contract, and federal agency compliance.</li><li>
Familiarity with responsible AI principles and practices.</li></ul></div><div></div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><i><br>
Desired Qualifications</i></b></h1><div><ul><li>
Prior experience working directly with senior executives within a federal agency, public affairs firm, or federal contracting environment.</li><li>
Experience at or supporting a government agency or another Cabinet-level agency with a science mission.</li><li>
Established relationships with national, trade, or beat reporters covering science, government, or science and technology.</li></ul></div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><i>
Base Compensation</i></b></h1><div><ul><li>
Base compensation: $140,000 to $150,000. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as location, education, years of experience, and candidate skillset.</li></ul></div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><i>
Employee Benefits</i></b></h1><div>
Akoya provides generous benefits for its full-time employees including:</div><ul><li>
Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>
401(k)</li><li>
Eleven federal holidays</li><li>
Vacation and sick &amp; personal time</li><li>
And more!</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Akoya is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, affords equal opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.</div></div>

External Affairs Manager

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