Applied Research Solutions is seeking an Agile Software Architect supporting the Air Combat Command (ACC)/A2 Intelligence Directorate located at Langley AFB, VA.

Responsibilities Include:

• Employ knowledge of and experience with software, hardware, and network engineering and architecture to advise and assist ACC staff on software lifecycle management (development, integration, fielding, and sustainment) is support of Air Force intelligence operations

• Assist ACC A2 in the effective development, delivery, and integration of software capabilities using a set of engineering-based, disciplined, and consistent analytic and technical management processes

• Support ACC A2's development and sustainment of an ACC-approved enterprise architecture to enable Agile capability integration and deployment

• Collaborate with government agencies and academia to explore applicability and adaptability of current and future software- and data-centric technology to Air Force intelligence operations

• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to advise ACC A2 on commonly used standards, platforms, methodologies, and application program interfaces used for Agile software development

• Collaborate with development and test engineers, enterprise architects, data scientists, requirements managers, and program/project managers to shape requirements and solutions for operational needs

• Identify, track, test, integrate, and evaluate the integration of existing and emerging technologies into the Air Force intelligence enterprise

• Assist ACC A2 with research and development of software, hardware, and networking capabilities to enable integration of emerging technologies into comprehensive cloud infrastructure, backbone architectures, and computing resources

• Capture ACC OT&E and ACC A2 business processes, discover gaps and obstacles that inhibit the achievement of capability development objectives, and translate awareness into organizational, procedural, and technological solutions with stakeholders

• Assist ACC A2 with development of holistic understanding of Agile software development concepts and processes and how to integrate Agile concepts, practices, and technology into ACC A2 business operations

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Security Clearance Required: Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Network Engineering with 10+ years’ overall experience developing, testing, and employing data-centric software solutions for DoD intelligence operations
• Strong technical writing experience/skills
• Strongly proficient in Agile software development practices
• Deep fluency with data science principles and techniques and how they are leveraged to innovate capabilities for DoD intelligence personnel and their operational customers

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)