Computer Scientist

Knight Federal Solutions, Inc.; McLean, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Federal Solutions, Inc. is seeking professionals with strong AWS and software development skills to support government intelligence programs.

The role requires experience with multiple programming languages (Rust, Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML) and agile practices, plus AI/ML implementation and data analytics to generate actionable insights. The ideal candidate will contribute to data-driven discovery, automation, and software solutions for complex government datasets in a secure

Qualifications

• 3+ years AWS experience.
• 3+ years programming in Rust, Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML.
• Experience designing and implementing software using Agile methods.
• Experience in software development in a classified environment.
• 1+ year AI/ML implementation experience.
• Experience implementing algorithms and database structures.
• Experience with DevSecOps tools including GitHub.

Responsibilities

• Develops and utilizes ML and data mining algorithms to support intelligence analysis.
• Designs and implements software applications using Agile methodologies.
• Collaborates on data processing, modeling, and data visualization for IC data sources.
• Mentors team members and contributes to automation and testing efforts.

Education

TSSCI w/ CI Poly

Tools

AWS

Rust

Java

Python

JavaScript

HTML

GitHub

Automation testing tools

Web development stacks

Algorithms

CI/CD

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: McLean, VAPosition Type: Full TimeKnight Federal Solutions is a trusted provider to industry leading prime contractors, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. We have established a company culture that supports our employees, their families and the communities in which they live and work. When you join our team, you belong to a group of people that work hard, strive for greatness and care about people.

Our hard work is evident in everything we do. Whether it be supporting large government programs in the areas of Simulation and Training, Information Technology, Intelligence or Cyber Security we always strive to be the best. It is for this reason that we have been recognized as a World Class Team Supplier by Northrop Grumman and were also named one of Florida’s fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

As Knight Federal Solutions continues to grow, we look forward to hiring the best and the brightest to join us in our success!

Summary

Employs mathematics, statics, information science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, network science, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, data warehousing, data compression, data protection, and / or other scientific techniques to correlate complex, technical findings into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products on trends of existing intelligence data to leverage other IC data sources. Develops and utilizes machine learning and data mining algorithms, including, but not limited to, Multiple Information Model Synthesis Architecture (MIMOSA) prediction algorithms based on open source capabilities. Integrates or codes algorithms to support Government intelligence search and discovery missions. Makes best-practice recommendations on managing data within hardware, software, storage, and bandwidth constraints. Employs data science techniques to support predictive analysis, social media and crowd-source data analytics, wargaming, and strategy development. Employs exploratory analysis and rapid iteration techniques of large volumes of data to quickly derive intelligence. Prepares products to describe and document findings and activities.

Role Responsibilities

• 3+ years of experience with AWS
• 3+ years of experience with programming languages, including Rust, Java, Python, JavaScript, and HTML
• 3+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications using agile methods
• 3+ years of experience in software development with basic programming technologies, tools, or web development stacks in a classified environment
• 1+ years of experience with AI/ML implementation and development
• Experience in implementing algorithms and database structures

QualificationsRequirements

• TSSCI w/ CI Poly
• Experience with DevSecOps tools, including GitHub
• Experiencewith Agile methodology, software engineering, product management, and software products
• Experience writing source code for new applications or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications
• Experienceusing back-end and front-end languagesto develop complete solutions
• Experience mentoringor supervising employeeswithina collaborative team environment
• Experiencein acquiring clientrequirementsandresolving workflowproblemthrough automation optimization
• Experienceworkingtoautomated testingtoolsto performtestingandmaintenance

Knight Federal Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other protected classification.