TS/SCI Data & Software Engineer: ML, NLP & Graphs

Agile Defense; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense in Arlington, VA is seeking an Applied Data & Software Engineer to design, build, and deploy analytical tools, ML workflows, and knowledge systems that transform siloed data into actionable insights.

You will develop Python NLP pipelines, graph-based analytics, and TypeScript front-end apps for multi-user real-time analytics, while ensuring secure data handling in SIPRNet/JWICS environments. TS/SCI clearance is required to start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent.
• 4+ years of Python development or 4+ years of front-end TypeScript with Python proficiency.
• Experience building in new or ambiguous environments with minimal oversight.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required (SCI eligibility)

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy Python based NLP and ML workflows, including text analytics and entity extraction.
• Build network analysis and knowledge graph systems for complex analytic problems.
• Design and implement collaborative front end applications in TypeScript for multi-user real-time analytics.
• Build APIs, integrate data feeds, and support end-to-end data pipelines in secure environments.
• Evaluate emerging tools and adapt capabilities for Joint Staff missions with minimal supervision.
• Provide technical support and documentation in partnership with customer personnel.
• Work with embedded teams to align solutions with DoW priorities and mission objectives.
• Uphold security and access policies in SIPRNet and JWICS environments.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

Front-end

Git

NLP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Transformers

spaCy

HuggingFace

Job description

Agile Defense in Arlington, VA is seeking an Applied Data & Software Engineer to design, build, and deploy analytical tools, ML workflows, and knowledge systems that transform siloed data into actionable insights.

You will develop Python NLP pipelines, graph-based analytics, and TypeScript front-end apps for multi-user real-time analytics, while ensuring secure data handling in SIPRNet/JWICS environments. TS/SCI clearance is required to start.