STE - Software Developer

Blueforce; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Blueforce is seeking a Software Developer to support HQ USAF wargaming initiatives in Washington, DC. The role involves software design, testing, and deployment for wargaming tools.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree and an active Secret-level security clearance, with three years of experience in software development, UI/UX design, and web applications.

Qualifications

• Active Secret-level security clearance required.
• Minimum of three years of software development experience.
• Experience with UI/UX design, map interfaces, and web app design.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deploy wargame-specific software.
• Integrate wargame info environment tools using GIS platforms.
• Develop intuitive front-end user interfaces.

Skills

Software Development

UI/UX Design

Communication Skills

Programming Languages (C#, JavaScript)

Web App Design (HTML, CSS)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Geographic Information System (GIS)

ArcGIS

Job description

Job details: Job Location: Washington, DC (USA) - Washington, DC; Position Type: Full Time; Education Level: Bachelor's Degree; Travel Percentage: Negligible; Job Category: Information Technology.

BlueForce Inc. is seeking a Software Developer in support of HQ USAF Sponsored or Supported Wargaming. The Software Developer will conduct activities to plan, execute, manage, and analyze throughout all phases of HQ USAF wargames including concept development, objective analysis, assessment planning, game design, event planning, management and execution, and post‑game analysis. Primary locations are Joint Base Andrews, MD, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and The Pentagon.

Position is Subject to Contract Award.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs, builds, tests, and deploys wargame specific software.
• Creates and helps integrate wargame info environment tools, for example the wargame ("common operating picture") that integrates operational and logistical requirements using Geographic Information System (GIS) platform such as ARCGIS and supported on an existing intranet.
• Creates intuitive front‑end user interface with multiple‑user capabilities.
• Develops and deploys/employs capabilities to integrate and dynamically update existing databases based upon user inputs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Secret‑level security clearance.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in software development.
• Experience with UI/UX design including map interfaces; expertise in fundamental programming languages (C#, JavaScript, etc.) and web app design (HTML, CSS, etc.); experience with ESRI and/or ArcGIS tools.
• Excellent communication skills in terms of writing and presenting briefings.

Desired Qualifications

• TS/SCI eligibility.
• Military wargame experience.