Computer Scientist – Senior Level

Bluehawk, LLC; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluehawk, LLC is seeking a Computer Scientist to provide advanced technical expertise in software, tools, and intelligence operations. The ideal candidate will have 7 to 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years supporting defense or intelligence missions. Responsibilities include designing scalable solutions, optimizing workflows, and collaborating with analysts and military personnel. Targeting candidates with proficiency in programming, cloud architectures, and DevSecOps practices. This position is focused on enhancing operational effectiveness in critical situations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years in software development or computer science roles, with at least 3 years in defense or intelligence missions.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex intelligence requirements into technical capabilities.
• Experience leading software development teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply computer science disciplines including software engineering, algorithms, and cloud computing.
• Design, develop and implement innovative technical solutions for JIOC.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance analytic efficiency.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages

Distributed systems design

Cloud-native architectures

DevSecOps practices

End-to-end CI/CD pipeline management

Technical mentorship

Job description

Overview

The Computer Scientist provides advanced technical expertise to design, develop, and sustain software, tools, and analytical capabilities that enhance intelligence operations across the Joint Intelligence Operations Center (JIOC). This role applies cutting‑edge computer science principles to build secure, scalable, and mission‑focused solutions that process, analyze, and visualize large volumes of multi‑source intelligence data. The Computer Scientist supports modernization, automation, and advanced analytics initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness and situational awareness for decision makers.

This position requires deep technical proficiency, practical experience delivering enterprise‑grade software, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative, mission‑driven environment alongside analysts, engineers, military personnel, and interagency partners.

Responsibilities

• Apply computer science disciplines, including software engineering, algorithms, distributed systems, cloud computing, full‑stack development, DevSecOps, and database management.
• Design, develop, test, and implement innovative technical solutions that meet JIOC mission requirements and close intelligence capability gaps.
• Develop and optimize automated workflows, data processing pipelines, visualization tools, and analytic applications that support intelligence production.
• Research, prototype, and evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and processes to enhance analytic efficiency and operational impact.
• Integrate new technologies into existing JIOC architectures while ensuring interoperability, security, and performance.
• Implement and configure open‑source, commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS), and government off‑the‑shelf (GOTS) technologies.
• Conduct software and system assessments to evaluate performance, suitability, scalability, and cyber readiness.
• Produce technical documentation, support code reviews, and provide subject‑matter expertise during development and modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with military, government, and contractor personnel to identify technical requirements and resolve system deficiencies.
• Recommend process improvements based on emerging tools, best practices, and operational feedback.
• Participate in planning conferences, exercises, system capability development sessions, intelligence working groups, and technical exchange meetings with mission partners.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and software paradigms.
• Expertise in distributed systems design, cloud‑native architectures, and microservices.
• Experience leading software development teams or managing complex system development efforts.
• Proficiency with DevSecOps practices and end‑to‑end CI/CD pipeline management.
• Experience optimizing system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Deep understanding of DOD and federal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex intelligence requirements into technical capabilities.
• Experience mentoring junior developers and providing technical direction.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in software development or computer science roles, including at least 3 years supporting defense or intelligence missions.

Bluehawk, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/EOE Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity