Software Engineer

Guidehouse; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Software Engineer to support NGA missions by developing KM tools and cloud-based applications. You will lead requirements gathering, engage users, and deliver KM solutions while briefing stakeholders on KM tools and processes.

You will work across embedded systems, web technologies, and modernization efforts, partnering with leadership to implement process improvements. A TS/SCI clearance is required for this Virginia-based role.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph within 30 days.
• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of professional experience.
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift deployments.
• Strong Python scripting and network automation experience.
• Experience in CI/CD/DevOps/Agile environments.
• Experience leading engineers/specialists and coordinating tech needs.
• Experience designing and developing UI features for agency sites.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement KM tools and cloud-based applications for NGA.
• Lead requirements gathering and user engagement for KM needs.
• Conduct business process reviews and implement improvements.
• Develop, test, and debug applications including embedded real-time systems.
• Maintain NGA-wide KM tools and integrate capabilities into processes.
• Coordinate with leadership on communication plans for KM solutions.

Skills

Python

Network automation

Agile methodologies

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Red Hat OpenShift

ColdFusion

ASP

HTML

Content Management Systems

Job description

Job Family:Data Science & AnalysisTravel Required:NoneClearance Required:Active Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI)What You Will Do:The Software Engineer supports NGA's mission by working as part of an applications development and maintenance team. The SWE will design and implement business process modernizations and develop tailored Knowledge Management (KM) tools and cloud-based applications. The role leads requirements gathering, user engagement, and delivery of KM needs while briefing KM tools and processes to other NGA elements to identify efficiencies. Responsibilities include conducting business process reviews, software testing, workforce training, and website content management, as well as analyzing systems and recommending technical process improvements. The SWE develops, documents, tests, and debugs applications requiring low‑level control processing for electronics, including embedded software for real-time operating systems, networking, and radio systems. Additional duties include preparing operating instructions, designing compilers, assemblers, and utility programs, improving user interface features with desk officers, compiling and analyzing development issues, and collaborating with leadership on communication plans for new or enhanced KM solutions. The role also maintains awareness of NGA-wide KM tools to incorporate relevant capabilities into current processes. The SWE will be part of Guidehouse's Technology horizontal with reach back to firm cutting-edge capabilities and connectivity to AI, Data, and Cloud/App teams while focusing day-to-day on NGA support.What You Will Need:ACTIVE TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a CI polygraph within 30 days of startingBachelor's DegreeMinimum EIGHT (8) years of professional experienceDemonstrated experience using Red Hat Open Shift including deploying applications.Significant hands-on programming and scripting experience in Python.Hands-on programming and scripting experience for network automation.Demonstrated experience in using web-based technologies such as browsers, Coldfusion, ASP pages, HTML code, object-oriented technology, graphics software, and content management systems.Experience operating in a CI/CD/DevOps/Agile fast paced environment.Demonstrated experience applying knowledge management, business intelligence, process improvement, reengineering methodologies or best practice principles to design and implement process modernization and improvements.Demonstrated experience coordinating and leading activities of engineers/specialists related to technology needs.Demonstrated experience designing and developing user interface features, such as site animation and special effects elements, and maintaining associated systems for agency internal and/or external web sites, including sites hosted on classified networks.What Would Be Nice To Have:Demonstrated experience with Enterprise software requirements specification and management.Demonstrated experience with Agile software development processes and implementation.Demonstrated experience with software quality processes, such as CMMI, and with configuration/change management systems.Experience in software integration, defect management, and remediation, including use of integrated development environments (IDE). Experience developing software test and testautomation suites.Experience with Security Development Operations (SecDevOps).Demonstrated experience with Imagery Disclosure Tool (IDT), Request Action Tracker (RAT), or SharePoint custom workflows.The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.