Description: We are seeking a Mid-Level Systems Architect to support the Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) in our client's acceleration of the DoD’s adoption of data, analytics, and AI to generate decision advantage from the boardroom to the battlefield. The role involves analyzing software development and data processing requirements to create cost-effective, scalable solutions for complex search queries using the Advana platform. It includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, build, and deploy user-friendly search tools and analytical capabilities, while optimizing software architectures to meet performance targets and ensure high-quality results. Hybrid schedule: + 2-3 days a week in Falls Church, Arlington, or Alexandria. Responsibilities: + Analyze and assess software development and data processing requirements and determine optimum, cost-effective solutions. + Optimize software designs and architectures to deliver desired performance targets and devises tooling and methodologies to profile execution and capture performance metrics. + Develop an understanding the technical requirements, aligning them to business goals, and then translating them into architectures capable of handling complex search queries across collections of large datasets, utilizing the Advana platform. + Support and work with a hybrid team of analyst, engineers, and developers to conduct research, and build and deploy complex, but easy-to-use search tools, analytical capabilities and/or devise a plan for development. + Works with data scientists, UX designers, developers, and testers to compose cohesive and sound designs that form the basis of scalable solutions. Skills: + python, scala, java, aws Requirements: + Bachelors degree plus 5-7 years’ experience, or a Masters Degree plus 3 years of experience. + Proficient in one or more programming languages such as Python, Scala or Java. + Experience in one or more scripting languages such as Python or R. + Analyze activities and requirements to software designs that are allocated across systems components/sub-components. + Experience with Elasticsearch and related indexing technologies. + AI/ML model development, containerization and productization experience. + Familiarity with natural language processing, the use of Large Language Models, and the use of both containerized and Apache Spark based computer environments for the processing of unstructured text data. + Experience leveraging existing COTS/GOTS/OS tools in unconventional manners. + Working knowledge of cyber security compliance, secure software development methodologies, the process for obtaining authority to operate (ATO) on defense and intelligence community networks. + Knowledge Graph construction and reasoning experience, to include experience with property graph model frameworks and Neo4J. + Experience with cloud based computing environments such as AWS or GCS, especially experience with GovCloud, C2S, SC2S, UC2S and follow-on government cloud compute environments. + Experience in direct support of military or intelligence community customers, demonstrating progressive technical development and mission-focused outcomes. + Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $72.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Washington,DC. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 20, 2024. 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