RESTON, VA Leidos
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Description
The Mission Solutions Business Area at Leidos seeks a Mid-Level Software Specialist to support the creation of new software capabilities within a matrixed research and development organization. This position will be responsible for creating new concepts for IT and Computer Science applications and writing original code. This position requires advanced knowledge (at least three years) of computer science, application building, requirements collection, simulation, data analysis, test, and verification of software simulation or decision systems. A successful applicant will be able to write various coding languages (for example: Java, C++, Python, R, JavaScript, HTML), construct enterprise IT systems using web servers and databases (for example: JBoss, Tomcat, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker).
A successful applicant will also need to be able to Mentor and lead teams of other subject matter experts, guiding and teaching senior people as well as junior in the process of defining new systems to achieve specific research goals.
This software development positions leads activities and performs them. It is a key role within multiple active R&D projects. The focus of this position is on the creation of new, novel, and imaginative approaches to solving difficult analytical problems within the government problem domain.
Required qualifications:
US Citizenship is required
BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or relevant systems or science discipline and 12+ years of experience or Masters degree and 10+ years of experience.
Experience in lieu
3+ years’ experience in the intelligence and/or DoD communities
5+ years’ experience with software development
5+ years’ Java experience, building Swing or AWT based thick clients, and html/jsp user interfaces, data storage back ends in json, sql, or no-sql databases. Experience building simulation “gameboards” and scenario-design tools
3+ years’ experience delivering tools or solutions to end users, guiding them through adaptation, and working through emerging requirements.
3+ years’ experience with detailed Agent-Based simulations, formatting input or post-processing output.
Experience using MASON simulation library
Ability to conceive of, prototype, and present new analytic tools that deal with qualitative and user survey collected data as well as geospatial, numeric, and scientific data and programming
Capability to execute Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) scripting, build custom scripts, generate docker containers, and collect data within both a Windows and a Linux/Unix environment
Ability to work closely with users to design, build, prototype, and deploy software systems within highly managed government environments
Experience documenting software systems using Word, PowerPoint, or in-line help pop-up hints
Experience explaining or teaching software systems in a meeting or conference setting
Ability to work individually, as well as within a larger team construct
Excellent technical writing, communication, and customer relation skills
Highly detailed oriented
Adept at working in a fast-paced environments
Ability to resolve complex, unclear problems and issues with research and nontraditional solutions
Expert in creating briefs and documents using Microsoft office
Desired Technical Qualifications:
MS in degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or relevant systems or science discipline
Experience with Machine Learning
An active TS/SCI, or a Top Secret clearance with a current SSBI, or be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI w/ poly level clearance
Working knowledge of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) – Research & Development Directorate
Experience working with Combatant Commands
Ability to work closely with users to design, build, prototype, and deploy software systems within highly managed government environments
Java experience (3+ years), building Swing or AWT based thick clients, and html/jsp user interfaces, data storage back ends in json, sql, or no-sql databases. Experience building simulation “gameboards” and scenario-design tools would be especially valuable.
Ability to design and build software systems “from scratch”
Experience to documenting software systems using Word, PowerPoint, or in-line help pop-up hints. Experience explaining or teaching software systems in a meeting or conference setting.
Ability to work individually, as well as within a larger team construct
Experience delivering tools or solutions to end users, guiding them through adaptation, and working through emerging requirements
A history of working with detailed Agent-Based simulations, formatting input or post-processing output would be preferred. History of using MASON simulation library especially valuable.
Capability to execute ETL (Extract-Transform-Load) scripting, build custom scripts, generate docker containers, and collect data within both a Windows and a Linux/Unix environment
Ability to conceive of, prototype, and present new analytic tools that deal with qualitative and user survey collected data as well as geospatial, numeric, and scientific data and programming
Original Posting Date:
2025-01-13
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $126,100.00 – $227,950.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00151242
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
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