Data and Software Programmer

ARA Brand; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. seeks a Data and Software Programmer to support data science R&D on methods identifying vulnerabilities in supply chains related to Weapons of Mass Destruction. The role requires clear communication of research to government representatives and collaboration within a team.

The successful candidate will have strong software design, data analysis, and coding skills across languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or C, with Git familiarity and TS/SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software design, computer science, or data science is required.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for government-facing work.
• 5 years of direct research analysis experience and TS clearance eligibility.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Data analysis

Software development

Programming languages: JavaScript/Type

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software design, computer science, data science

Tools

Git

Programming languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C

Job description

The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a skilled and seasoned Data and Software Programmer to support a team conducting data science research and development that develops methodologies to identify supply chain vulnerabilities associated with Weapons of Mass Destruction. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team identify novel methods of data exploitation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software design, computer science, data science
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to communicate research efforts at a level comprehensible to laymen and senior-level government representatives
• 5 years direct work experience in research analysis
• TS clearance with eligibility for SCI based upon a SSBI in the last five years
• Sec+ or equivalent certification per (DoD 8140)
• Experience coding (preferably in front or backend webapps: Javascript, Typescript, Python, Java, or C etc)
• Familiarity with Git

Desired Qualifications

• 10 years direct work experience in research analysis
• Familiar with Mac or Linux CLI/Bash, shell scripting, ssh
• Experience rapid prototyping capabilities via Python notebooks, stream-lit apps, or quick scripts
• Experience building or implementing AI model harnesses and familiar with Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Military or commercial experience in large data-set analysis, data quality, data discovery
• Experience with Langchain or other such AI enabling frameworks
• Experience with reverse engineering
• Experience with databases (SQL, graph, vector)
• Experience writing plugins (ie .dlls)

Compensation & Benefits:Pay Ranges: From $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year based on years of experience, degree and any special skills and knowledge that they may bring to the position. ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees’ needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/

COMPANY INFORMATION

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1200 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com