Sr. Automation Engineer

Government Acquisitions Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on Federal mission success is seeking a Sr. Automation Engineer to join their expert Engineering Team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will oversee automation projects and contribute valuable insights while ensuring technical standards are met. Applicants should possess strong RPA skills and a solid educational background in Computer Science or related fields. Responsibilities include collaborating with clients during project implementations and providing technical support as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years experience with RPA software kits like UiPath and Automation Anywhere.
• Experience in the Consulting, Financial Services, IT Operations, or Defense industries.
• Solid programming experience in VB, VB.NET, VBA, or C# with knowledge of best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee completion of projects for federal clients and perform as a Business Analyst, Developer, and Solution Architect.
• Enforce technical standards across automation efforts and contribute insights during presales consultations.
• Identify client concerns and provide technical troubleshooting.

Skills

Robotic Process Automation

Object-oriented programming

Consulting and advising

SQL or PL/SQL

IT Infrastructure and Networking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science

Tools

UiPath

Automation Anywhere

Blue Prism

Power Automate

Job description

Government Acquisitions Inc. (GAI) – is seeking a Sr, Automation Engineer to join our highly skilled Engineering Team.The Sr. Automation Engineer is intended to support cleared (TS/SCI) automation projects in the Washington, DC Metro Area.

Job Description & Work Responsibilities (Tasks include but are not limited to the following):

• Oversee completion of projects for federal clients - inside and outside of the DC Metro Area – and perform as a Business Analyst, Developer, and Solution Architect
• Inform and enforce and technical standards across automation efforts
• Contribute valuable technical insight during presales consultations with clients to assist with RPA adoption

Qualifications/Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Robotic Process Automation
• Object-oriented programming
• Consulting and advising
• Experience with reading from, writing to, and manipulating databases using SQL or PL/SQL (Preferred)
• Experience with IT Infrastructure and Networking (Preferred)
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and the ability to balance the needs of multiple concurrent projects

Education: BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or another technical discipline.

Experience:

• 2 - 5 years working with UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, Power Automate, or other RPA software suites
• 2+ years in the Consulting, Financial Services, IT Operations, or Defense industries
• 2 - 5 years of object-oriented programming (VB, VB.NET, VBA or C# preferred) and knowledge of programming best practices around logical division, portability, documentation, and testing of scripts

Interpersonal/Teamwork:

• Must work cooperatively with Field Sales Representative(s) and Inside Sales Representative(s)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Oral and Written Communication:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials

Problem Solving:Identify and resolve client concerns; Technical troubleshooting

Integrity/Honesty: Must act ethically, with integrity & honesty at all times.

Influencing/negotiating: Ability to persuade and influence others

Other Requirements:

• Work may require travel to current and potential clients.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and occasional overnight travel.

Certifications, Licenses, and Clearances:

• UiPath Advanced RPA Developer (UiARD) Certification

About Government Acquisitions, Inc. (GAI)

Government Acquisitions, Inc. (GAI) brings over 30 years of dedication to Federal mission success, and a performance culture to power real innovation. GAI is a Federal government IT partner that focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, and Cyber Security. GAI's team members work side by side with government IT executives and OEM partners to solve complex business problems such as AI/ML, RPA, Cyber Security, Big Data, Data Center & Cloud.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. GAI is committed to a harassment-free and discrimination-free workplace.