## Software EngineerApply: US - DC, Washington: Full time: Posted Today: 44846**Job Family:**Operational Effectiveness**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)**What You Will Do:*** Design, develop, and maintain software applications, workflows, and user-facing tools that support data-driven analysis and operational decision-making.* Build and integrate AI-enabled capabilities, analytics solutions, APIs, and automation services into mission applications and business processes.* Deploy, configure, evaluate, and maintain software and AI models to ensure performance, reliability, scalability, and usability.* Develop and maintain Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, automated testing, release management, and recovery processes.* Implement data governance, access controls, auditability, and security measures to protect sensitive information and system integrity.* Monitor application and model performance, identify issues, and implement improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and user experience.* Collaborate with technical, operational, and leadership stakeholders to gather requirements, deliver solutions, and support mission objectives.* Produce technical documentation, assessments, and recommendations that support system operations, modernization, and continuous improvement.* Deploy, evaluate, and maintain AI-enabled capabilities including local LLMs, OCR/NLP services, ranking models, APIs, and automation tools while implementing governance, auditability, version control, privacy protections, recipient-specific delivery controls, sanitization workflows, and operational monitoring to ensure reliability and performance across production environments.**What You Will Need:*** Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD \"TOP SECRET\" security clearance.* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field.* SIX (6)+ years of relevant experience in designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining software applications, platforms, analytics solutions, or AI-enabled systems.* Experience with software engineering, application development, testing, system integration, and modern development practices.**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Master's Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.* Experience supporting intelligence, national security, defense, technology, or other mission-focused environments.* Experience with AI/ML, data analytics, automation, knowledge management, or decision-support technologies.* Experience deploying, operating, or evaluating software platforms, cloud services, or AI-enabled capabilities.* Experience developing technical assessments, operational frameworks, strategic plans, or modernization initiatives.* Experience integrating diverse stakeholder requirements across organizations and functional teams.* Experience leading technical initiatives, projects, or teams.* Demonstrated ability to improve processes, methodologies, system performance, and mission outcomes.* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.* Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments and manage competing priorities.The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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 Insurance* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus* Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Basic Life & Supplemental Life* Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Student Loan PayDown* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities* Skills Development & Certifications* Employee Referral Program* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach* Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program* Mobility Stipend