<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
About Blue Water Thinking
Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals.
Founded by a decorated twenty-eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers. 
Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one-team" approach and brings to bear best-fit solutions, thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs.
Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners.
Lastly, our formula for success is simple: Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long-lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible.
Job Description:
Blue Water Thinking is seeking an experienced and dedicated Health Services Subject Matter Expert to join our team, supporting a large program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of VHA healthcare and medical center operations, cultivated over 20+ years of direct experience.
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Leverage extensive knowledge of health care delivery to integrate new work products with existing operations.</li>
<li>Provide expert guidance on all aspects of medical center operations.</li>
<li>Act as a liaison between the project team and VA stakeholders, ensuring alignment with VA healthcare policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Monitor and assess healthcare delivery to identify areas for improvement.</li>
<li>Collaborate with various VA departments to ensure the comprehensive and efficient delivery of healthcare services to Veterans.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>A bachelor's degree in Health Administration, Nursing, or related field, or an additional 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree requirements.</li>
<li>Minimum of 20 years of experience working in VHA healthcare and familiarity with all aspects of medical center operations.</li>
<li>Past executive-level healthcare experience that has led or contributed to setting vision and direction for a large and complex healthcare organization, preferably with VHA and/or the Department of Defense Healthcare System.</li>
<li>Experience developing strategic and tactical plans, communicating policy and information to large organizations, supporting financial and acquisition and/or electronic health records systems.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Master's degree in Health Administration, Public Health, or a related field.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in VA healthcare policy development and implementation.</li>
<li>Previous experience working with the department of Veterans Affairs or military health systems.</li>
<li>Experience managing projects that involve integration of medical, behavioral, and social health systems.</li>
</ul>
The successful candidate will have a passion for making a real-world impact, a detail-oriented approach, and a commitment to improving the lives of our military and veteran populations.
Eligibility:
<ul>
<li>Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.</li>
<li>Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role.</li>
</ul>
Compensation:
Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below:
Salary range: $160,000 - $190,000
Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and matching 401K plan.
Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity.
Blue Water Thinking, LLC (BWT) is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applying for this Job:
<ul>
<li>Resume must be submitted in word document format and must include dates in each section (experience, education, certifications...)</li>
<li>Candidates must fill out the below form to the best of their knowledge</li>
</ul>

Healthcare Subject Matter Expert

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry's digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.
Xometry is looking for an experienced Applications Engineer with an emphasis and subject matter expertise on Tube Bending to join our team. The Applications Engineer is responsible for the areas of customer quoting, supplier sourcing and project management. This person will be the subject matter expert on tube bending and fabrication. The position will require competencies that include CAD proficiency, knowledge of design for manufacturability, costing, technical communication, and a technical aptitude in hydraulic tubing.
Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Provide cost estimates for manually quoted tube bending, tube cutting, and metal fabrication products </li>
<li>Assist the Partner Network team in identifying and developing a partner base </li>
<li>Provides pricing recommendations for manually quotes projects based on previous win rates with part types, industries and customers</li>
<li>Understands all partner capabilities, identifies partner capability gaps, and guides/trains the sales team on the types of opportunities to pursue based on Xometry's capabilities</li>
<li>Liaison with the auto quote team to implement auto quote capabilities based on inquiries we've received for manual quotes </li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in engineering highly preferred</li>
<li>Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience with tube bending, cutting and fabrication</li>
<li>Minimum 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment</li>
<li>Ability to meet and communicate effectively with vendors, employees, and the public in a professional manner</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills</li>
<li>Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines</li>
<li>Strong computer skills specifically in Excel, Google Sheets, Word, and Google Docs. </li>
</ul>
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Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
For US based roles: Xometry participates in E-Verify and after a job offer is accepted, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Applications Engineer, Tube Bending

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Systems Engineer (Mid-Level)
Springfield, VA, Chantilly, VA
Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Minimum Years' Experience: 6
Overall Assignment Description: 
Mid-level Systems Engineers employ a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies to ensure timely and accurate GEOINT. 
Duties include: 
<ul>
<li>Conducts requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies. </li>
<li>Conducts planning, analysis/traceability of user requirements, architectures traceability, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review cloud service capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. </li>
<li>Develops solutions designs based on analysis of requirements and new technology and mentor Junior Engineers in developing these skill sets. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Assists the Government in the capture and translation of mission and customer requirements/needs into systems/capability requirements and solutions. </li>
<li>Supports the analyses and allocation of requirements to systems architecture components and executing programs. </li>
<li>Assists the Government in performing systems integration activities. </li>
<li>Assists with Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Course of Actions (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments. </li>
<li>Assists the Government in strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management and interface design. </li>
</ul>
Skills and Experience:
Required: 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or equivalent Mid level experience as a Systems Engineer. </li>
<li>Mid-level working experience in government or industry in relevant work areas including: DoD/IC Acquisition Process, Requirements Process, PPBES Process or system engineering of large complex System of Systems or Service Oriented Architecture/Cloud environments. </li>
<li>Mid-level working system engineering experience in government or industry. </li>
</ul>
 Desired: 
<ul>
<li>Working knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools and languages. </li>
<li>Working knowledge of Software Development Frameworks. </li>
<li>INCOSE Associate System Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification. </li>
<li>Documented work experience in the field of geospatial intelligence. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Membership or active participation in any of the following professional organizations: </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li>ACSM </li>
<li>ASCE </li>
<li>ASPRS </li>
<li>OGC</li>
<li>SAREM</li>
<li>USGIF </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Working knowledge of photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences, geographic information systems, geomatics, or related fields. </li>
<li>Demonstrated knowledge of the current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprises. </li>
</ul>

Systems Engineer (MId) Job #576

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Why Work at Mercer Advisors?
For 40 years, Mercer Advisors has worked with families to help them amplify and simplify their financial lives. How? By integrating financial planning, investment management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. Today we proudly serve over 31,300 families in more than 90 cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron's, we are an independent, national fiduciary legally obligated to always act in the best interest of our clients.*
Mercer Advisors offers a distinct work environment that stands out in the financial industry. Our overall employee base and client-facing team are composed of 50% women, reflecting our commitment to diversity. We attract top talent from across the country, with no formal headquarters and flexible working arrangements, allowing us to assemble the best team possible.
Join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the financial lives of families across the country.
* Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron's top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics – including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron's to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here.
Data is key to our organization and we're looking for someone passionate about data to join our growing technology team. The Director, Data will be responsible for our data and the data strategy to drive business outcomes. You will develop data policies, procedures, and own all aspects of data across the organization including collection, management and secure storage. 
Essential Job Functions for the Director, Data will include: 
<ul>
<li>Thorough understanding of our business, data strategy, and using data to drive business outcomes</li>
<li>Designing and implementing data strategies and systems</li>
<li>Creating and maintaining optimal data architecture</li>
<li>Assembling large, complex data sets that meet functional &amp; non-functional business requirements</li>
<li>Identifying, designing, and implementing internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability</li>
<li>Building the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using relevant technologies</li>
<li>Working with stakeholders to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs</li>
<li>Being the data steward with a strong data governance program and to secure the data and ensure data privacy</li>
<li>Working with our analytics experts to strive for greater functionality in our data systems</li>
<li>Building processes supporting data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency and workload management</li>
<li>Enterprise workflow orchestration Cloud ELT Five Tran</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required</li>
<li>Minimum 8 years' experience in Data Engineering is required</li>
<li>Advanced working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases is required</li>
<li>Experience working with SQL Server, Python</li>
<li>Experience building and optimizing data pipelines, architectures, and data sets is required</li>
<li>Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement is required</li>
<li>Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment</li>
<li>Knowledge of Salesforce data structure is preferred</li>
<li>Knowledge of working in Azure and AWS is preferred</li>
</ul>
Working Conditions: Professional office environment. Working inside. Standing and sitting. Will be assigned to a workstation. 
Benefits:
Mercer Advisors offers a competitive and robust benefit package to our employees. Our benefit programs are focused on meeting all of our employees and their eligible dependents health and welfare needs. We offer the following:
<ul>
<li>Company Paid Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D Insurance</li>
<li>Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance</li>
<li>Supplemental Life &amp; AD Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance</li>
<li>Three medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.</li>
<li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions on a per pay period basis if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.</li>
<li>Two comprehensive Dental Plans</li>
<li>Vision Insurance Plan</li>
<li>Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.</li>
<li>14 Company Paid Holidays with a full week off at Thanksgiving.</li>
<li>Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Plan</li>
<li>Family Medical Leave</li>
<li>Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)</li>
<li>Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (6 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.</li>
<li>Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program</li>
<li>Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life's challenges and more.</li>
<li>401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match</li>
<li>Pet Insurance</li>
</ul>
We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.
Mercer Advisors provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by law in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Mercer Advisors provides equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and employee relations, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Director, Data

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at <a href="https://9thwayinsignia.com/" target="_blank">https://9thwayinsignia.com/</a>.
Team (Project) Introduction
The Office of Performance Analysis and Integrity manages and enhances the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) which resides on one Oracle M8 Supercluster database and thirteen application servers. Our team provides the technical services required to sustain EDW applications to include Project Management, Data Warehouse Management, Advanced Analytics, Tableau Server Administration/Tableau Desktop Administration, Technical Collaboration Support, Lessons Learned, Executive Orders and Special Projects, Architectural Enhancement, and Cloud Migration. 
9th Way Insignia is looking for an APEX Developer to join this team. 
Professional Level Information
The APEX Developer aligns to the Engineer 2 professional level within 9th Way Insignia's career families. An Engineer, 2 has a good understanding of the software development life cycle and can take on work without much direction majority of the time. Performs multiple engineering-related tasks in various assignments within the project and firm. An Engineer, 2 has broad knowledge of engineering procedures and assists in the resolution of complex problems. An Engineer, 2, has strong technical skills and background, a knack for learning new technologies, and a blend of good problem-solving and innovation needed to resolve a wide variety of technical production challenges.
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Provide daily operational support and maintenance,</li>
<li>Experience with upgrading from Oracle Apex 4.0 to 23.x and converting affected applications.</li>
<li>Experience with secure network programming in an Oracle environment; use of security certificates, HTTPS callouts, etc.</li>
<li>Experience with full lifecycle development of custom Oracle Applications, including the Oracle APEX toolset</li>
<li>Experience with the use of Oracle Integrated Development Environments such as Quest Toad and Oracle SQL Developer.</li>
<li>Experience with JQuery, Ajax, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.</li>
<li>Experience with PL/SQL, Java, Windows PowerShell, and Unix shell scripting with familiarity with built-in PLSQL packages and procedures.</li>
<li>Experience with storage, efficient retrieval, and manipulation of unstructured data (BLOBs, CLOBs, JSON, XMLType) in an Oracle environment.</li>
<li>Experience establishing goals and meeting project plan objectives.</li>
<li>Must be able to write and maintain system documentation on work products.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills,</li>
<li>Federal Customer interface experience</li>
<li>Agile development experience.</li>
<li>Other responsibilities as assigned</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electronic Engineering, or other Engineering technical discipline (8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for degree)</li>
<li>5 years of experience with Oracle APEX 4.0 and above.</li>
<li>Experience with Oracle Database products version 11 and above.</li>
<li>Experience with Oracle Forms and Reports version 10G or higher.</li>
<li>Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S</li>
<li>Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance</li>
</ul>
Location On site in Washington DC. 
Salary Range$94,990—$99,000 USD
9th Way Insignia's range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
Clearance/Background Investigation Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Benefits Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life A&amp;D, STD, LTD, PTO, Telehealth, paid holidays, FSA, HSA. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance.
Legal We're an equal employment opportunity employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

APEX Developer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent &amp; Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.
Technical Delivery Managers (TDMs) are responsible for two of our most important company objectives: (1) ensure our customers achieve remarkable business results through technology engagements and (2) drive customer growth through technology expertise, trusted advice, relationships, and, most importantly, demonstrated results. TDMs manage and deliver innovative solutions built on the Appian platform for our customers, overseeing all aspects of agile delivery for Appian led engagements, including risk management and impediment removal. TDMs also team closely with front-line sales reps to drive growth in strategic accounts and integrated deals. TDMs engage in all aspects of driving results and growth at strategic accounts, including: project management, account management, relationship building (both customers and partners), financial management, opportunity qualification, problem identification, project/use case definition, demand generation, services positioning, and account strategy. All of these activities are performed in partnership with Appian Sales, Appian Partners, and other members of the Customer Success team, including Customer Success Managers (CSMs). 
This role is based at our HQ in McLean, VA. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 4 - 5 days per week to foster that culture, ensure we thrive through shared ideas and teamwork, and maximize opportunities to connect with the exceptional people across Appian. While working in-person with customers is our main priority, we also believe the office environment enables more opportunities to celebrate wins, collaborate effectively, and build strong relationships across teams.
To be successful in this role, you need:
<ul>
<li>Experience managing a book of business using financial management tools and metrics</li>
<li>Experiencing leading agile delivery teams and managing enterprise scale technology programs , including collaborating with architects and product designers to design and deliver compelling solutions for customers </li>
<li>Experience understanding customer's strategic goals, positioning technology to meet their goals, developing application roadmaps with customers, and building compelling business cases to understand investments. </li>
<li>Experience with one or more value selling methods and are exceptional at creating compelling business benefits that can be used in proposals and delivery</li>
<li>Ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships (stakeholder, buyer, influencer) </li>
<li>Intellectual curiosity, bias for action, ability to thrive in ambiguity, excellent communication skills</li>
<li>Industry-experience in one or more of the following industries: Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals, Insurance, Manufacturing (preferred)</li>
<li>Experience with software consulting (ideally in a ERP, CRM, BPM/Workflow, Data Integration Architecture or EAI) and/or applied knowledge of enterprise architecture, including data management (Preferred)</li>
</ul>
Basic qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Proven background in support FedCiv contracts</li>
<li>5+ years of experience in an agile delivery environment with at least 1 year of experience leading a team</li>
<li>B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or related field/degree</li>
<li>Willingness to travel; 10% or less annually to support customer engagement </li>
</ul>
#LI-KC1
Tools and Resources 
<ul>
<li>Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. </li>
<li>Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.</li>
<li>Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.</li>
</ul>
About Appian
Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
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Technical Delivery Manager (FedCiv)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Test Engineer toprepare, and perform testing, evaluation, verification, and validation of software to evaluate results against specifications, requirements, and operational needs. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and possesses strong problem-solving abilities. This position requires full-time onsite work in Fort Meade, MD. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Developing and maintaining comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure that software meets specifications, requirements, and operational needs</li>
<li>Conducting unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and acceptance testing to identify and report defects and discrepancies</li>
<li>Evaluating software performance, scalability, and reliability to ensure that it meets operational requirements</li>
<li>Verifying that software meets functional and non-functional requirements, including security, usability, and accessibility</li>
<li>Validating that software meets operational needs and user expectations, including conducting user acceptance testing and feedback sessions</li>
<li>Identifying and reporting defects and discrepancies, and collaborating with development teams to resolve issues and implement fixes</li>
<li>Developing and maintaining test environments, including test data, test scripts, and test tools</li>
<li>Conducting testing and evaluation of software in various environments, including development, staging, and production</li>
<li>Conducting testing and evaluation of capabilities against various hardware, operating systems, software versions and environments</li>
<li>Collaborating with stakeholders to develop and refine testing and evaluation strategies, including identifying and prioritizing testing objectives and scope</li>
<li>Providing testing and evaluation results and recommendations to stakeholders, including developers, project managers, and operational users</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field</li>
<li>Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in software test and evaluation</li>
<li>Proficiency in Agile processes and procedures</li>
<li>Proficiency with version control tools and technologies (e.g., Git, GitLab, JIRA)</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++)</li>
<li>US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Counter Intelligence (CI) Polygraph.</li>
</ul>
This position is located in Fort Meade, MD. The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $120,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Software Test Engineer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our "Mission First" orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
Location: Off-site
Description: Defines network security requirements for local and wide area networks, evaluation of approved network security product capabilities, configuring standard communications protocols, detecting, and analyzing network vulnerabilities, and developing proper computer system security solutions. Analyzes and determines security requirements for local and wide area networks. Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet network security requirements. Responsible for integration and implementation of the network security solution. Performs vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development lifecycle.
Minimum Requirements:
<ul>
<li> Five (5) years relevant experience</li>
<li>Experience in defining network security requirements for local and wide area networks, evaluation of approved network security product capabilities, configuring standard communications protocols, detecting, and analyzing network vulnerabilities, and developing proper computer system security solutions. </li>
<li>Must possess IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission.</li>
<li>DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAM Level III</li>
</ul>
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Network Security Analyst

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
MUST BE US CITIZEN AND CLEARABLE Do you want to perform work that is impactful to millions of Americans and has a broader global impact? Are you a service minded team player who works towards creating solutions for the greater good? We Empower You to Serve! SRE delivers organizational transformation services to the federal government through strategy, people, leadership development, coaching, facilitation, and organizational change management. We underpin this with project management, business process improvement, and use technology as an enabler. Our mission is to serve our country, our communities, and our employees. Our vision is to make a positive impact on the world by leaving it better off when we leave than when we came. We are seeking professional consultants who share in our mission of service, our vision of leaving the world a better place, and are committed to our values of Integrity, Quality, and Performance. After reviewing the position description, if you feel you are a fit for our organization and possess the required qualifications, we invite you to apply:
The Aviation Military Analyst will support the mission of the AVCOE G5 and training brigades and Capability Development and Integration Directorate (CDID) by providing analysis, assessment, coordination, and support for functions related to Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policies (DOTMLPF-P) to enhance analysis, assessment, coordination, integration, synchronization, interconnectivity, and program development between AVCOE and the relevant Community of Practice (CoP).
Please note: Candidates must already reside within a commutable distance to Fort Rucker, AL, or be willing to relocate at their own expense prior to the start date, as this position requires regular on-site support.
ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Coordinate with AVCOE Directorates, Brigade Commanders, ACMs, Program Managers (PMs), and other enterprise stakeholders to assist in the synchronization and updating of the Aviation Enterprise Common Operating Picture (COP).</li>
<li>Develop executive (2-4 Star level) briefings, speeches, talking points, and articles on Army Aviation operations, training, doctrine, and program management within TRADOC.</li>
<li>Research and write speeches, presentations, congressional testimony, and articles for Army Aviation leadership, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and audience-appropriate tone.</li>
<li>Conduct in-depth research on military strategy, operations, and policy to support executive communications and G5 planning efforts.</li>
<li>Write clear, concise, and persuasive content across formats and forums.</li>
<li>Participate in named Army Aviation forums and events, including General Officer Steering Committees (GOSC), Councils of Colonels, Aviation Senior Leader Forums, and Army Aviation Synchronization Meetings, to support DOTMLPF-P integration.</li>
<li>Prepare detailed reports, information papers, executive summaries, presentations, handouts, and recommendations in accordance with G5 timelines and quality standards.</li>
<li>Utilize frameworks such as the Aviation Enterprise Synchronization Model to interface with AVCOE leadership, HQDA, TRADOC, FORSCOM, AMCOM, AMC, PEO Aviation, CDID, USASOAC, and TAPO.</li>
<li>Collaborate with senior leaders, agencies, and action officers across the Aviation Enterprise to ensure alignment of G5 plans with enterprise initiatives.</li>
<li>Ensure proper dissemination of Warning Orders, Operation Orders, and Fragmentary Orders to appropriate AVCOE organizations.</li>
<li>Represent the G5 in working groups and In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) focused on DOTMLPF-P analysis, integration, and future planning.</li>
<li>Coordinate and synchronize planning efforts across the Aviation Enterprise with Army Staff, AMCOM, PEO Aviation, USASOAC, and CDID.</li>
<li>Liaise with Program Executive Officers (PEOs) on matters including fielding, training development, life-cycle support costs, and budget planning via PPBES, POMs, and UFRs.</li>
<li>Maintain awareness of aviation-related transformation initiatives, modernization efforts, and emerging requirements to inform G5 planning.</li>
<li>Support knowledge management and data tracking efforts to ensure accurate information sharing across the G5 section.</li>
<li>Establish and maintain a Quality Control Program (QCP) to ensure the accuracy and consistency of all G5 deliverables.</li>
<li>Track and report program management actions and financial management status in Monthly Status Reports.</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):
<ul>
<li>BA/BS degree required.</li>
<li>Minimum of 10 years of aviation experience as a senior planner or military analyst.</li>
<li>Must have served in the Aviation Branch (Rotary or Fixed Wing) of the Active Army as a Commissioned Officer, or as a Senior Warrant Officer with relevant education and experience. Applicants without military aviation experience (e.g., civilians or most NCOs) will generally not be considered, but may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis if their background strongly aligns with the role.</li>
<li>Army and Aviation experience required.</li>
<li>Experience developing 2-4 Star-level briefings, speeches, and publications for Army Aviation leadership.</li>
<li>In-depth understanding of Army Aviation combat operations and doctrinal application across operational echelons, including enemy tactics and capabilities.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of DOTMLPF-P assessments and Aviation operations.</li>
<li>Familiarity with Aviation Transformation initiatives and the future direction of the branch.</li>
<li>Expert-level research and executive communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to respond to high-priority, short-turn tasks with speed and accuracy.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success collaborating across functions in mission-oriented environments.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>MA/MS degree a plus.</li>
<li>PMP certification preferred.</li>
<li>Previous service on AVCOE Staff strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Experience serving on the Army or Joint Staff.</li>
</ul>
Clearance Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Active Secret clearance required</li>
</ul>
Work Environment: 
The primary work location for this position is on-site at Fort Rucker, AL. All applicants must be within a travelable distance to the work location.
EEO Commitment:
SRE employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, pay equity, and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations, SRE also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Aviation Military Analyst - Fort Rucker - On Site

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Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent &amp; Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.
We are seeking a Senior Software Implementation Consultant to join our Customer Success team. In this role, you will be engaging with our customers post-sales to develop software solutions on the Appian platform. These applications help companies drive digital transformation and competitive differentiation. Your primary responsibility will be to help lead projects and work throughout the entire project life-cycle to define, design, develop and implement custom software solutions using Appian's low-code platform for our commercial clients. This includes working within an agile environment to understand our client's business processes and technical needs, launch new relational data models in production, developing APIs to integrate with multiple systems, and leading/mentoring consultants through fast-paced software implementations. You will also collaborate with client's technical teams and business users as needed throughout the entire software and development life cycle and drive adoption by empowering clients to become self-sufficient with building process applications on their own. 
This role is based at our Headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.
To be successful in this role, you need:
<ul>
<li>Passion for mentoring/developing others and experience leading small teams through post-sale software implementation</li>
<li>Ability to work with clients to define business processes and gather functional and technical system requirements</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, passion for technology and continuous learning, and affinity for asking "why" and solving the right problems</li>
<li>History of success on cross-functional teams; experience building products using agile methodologies (pair programming, stand-ups, planning sessions, and sprints)</li>
<li>Basic understanding of object oriented programming, experience working with relational databases and database design/data modeling, and SQL skills (writing queries, joins, views, etc)</li>
<li>Knowledge of software testing practices (test-driven development, automated test suites within a continuous integration framework); integrations experience using APIs such as REST and SOAP, JDBC connections, and web services; familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analytics, Machine Learning, Google Cloud, Application Integration, Database, Developer Tools, Management &amp; Governance, and Elastic Containers (preferred)</li>
</ul>
Basic qualifications:
<ul>
<li>3+ years of experience with hands-on software development or technical consulting</li>
<li>B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or related field/degree</li>
<li>Willingness to travel; 20% to support customer engagement</li>
</ul>
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