Data and Software Programmer

ARA•Reston, VA

12h•$90,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a skilled and seasoned Data and Software Programmer to support a team conducting data science research and development that develops methodologies to identify supply chain vulnerabilities associated with Weapons of Mass Destruction. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team identify novel methods of data exploitation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in software design, computer science, data science
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to communicate research efforts at a level comprehensible to laymen and senior-level government representatives
5 years direct work experience in research analysis
TS clearance with eligibility for SCI based upon a SSBI in the last five years
Sec+ or equivalent certification per (DoD 8140)
Experience coding (preferably in front or backend webapps: Javascript, Typescript, Python, Java, or C etc)
Familiarity with Git

Nice To Haves

10 years direct work experience in research analysis
Familiar with Mac or Linux CLI/Bash, shell scripting, ssh
Experience rapid prototyping capabilities via Python notebooks, stream-lit apps, or quick scripts
Experience building or implementing AI model harnesses and familiar with Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Military or commercial experience in large data-set analysis, data quality, data discovery
Experience with Langchain or other such AI enabling frameworks
Experience with reverse engineering
Experience with databases (SQL, graph, vector)
Experience writing plugins (ie .dlls)