Senior Implementation Engineer, Defense & National Security

iO Associates; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client is seeking a Senior Implementation Engineer to lead deployment, configuration, and data-driven solutions for federal clients. You will couple technical execution with strategic engagement, enabling mission-critical platforms and data analytics across defence programs.

Responsibilities include training delivery, data manipulation with SQL/Python, and collaboration with product teams to tailor offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 3–7 years of experience in implementation, data analytics, or related roles.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/hold an active security clearance.
• Proficiency in SQL or Python and experience with data manipulation.
• Familiarity with government procurement processes and defence supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and configuration of platforms within client environments.
• Develop and deliver training programmes for clients.
• Use SQL and Python to configure systems and manipulate data.
• Engage with federal clients and key stakeholders.
• Oversee project teams and ensure milestones are met.
• Collaborate with product and engagement teams to tailor offerings.
• Deliver training to drive data utilisation and insights.
• Produce user guides and client-specific reference materials.
• Conduct data analyses and create visualisations.
• Present insights to executive audiences, including government officials.
• Understand US government processes and defence lifecycle.
• Support sales activities with technical demonstrations.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Experience with R, Java, GoLang, or React.
• Experience in SaaS, analytics, or data tech industries.
• Market research, business case analysis, or OSINT.
• Startup or entrepreneurial experience.
• Experience in user engagement and platform adoption strategies.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data analytics

Communication

Project management

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

R

Java

GoLang

React

Job description

Our Client is seeking a Senior Implementation Engineer to lead deployment, configuration, and data-driven solutions for federal clients. You will couple technical execution with strategic engagement, enabling mission-critical platforms and data analytics across defence programs.

Responsibilities include training delivery, data manipulation with SQL/Python, and collaboration with product teams to tailor offerings.