Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Engineer
About The Position
FWI is hiring an RPA Engineer for the DA2I program to support the Department of War Comptroller. The position designs, develops, and manages robotic process automation solutions across the full automation lifecycle, from requirements analysis through development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. The goal is to improve the efficiency and accuracy of Comptroller business processes using platforms such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, and Microsoft Power Automate, along with SQL Server, Python/PySpark, SSIS, PowerShell, and Azure. The role is based in Arlington, Virginia, and follows a hybrid schedule, typically requiring on-site work 1–2 days per month, with the remainder remote. The employer seeks a candidate in the National Capital Region who can come on site when mission needs require it. The position works with government stakeholders and supports automation across federal and commercial environments.
Requirements
- 3–10 years of directly related experience and a B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S.
- At least 3 years of experience with major RPA platforms, including UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Microsoft Power Automate.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL Server, Python/PySpark, R, C#, SSIS, SSRS, PowerShell, and cloud environments such as Azure.
- Ability to analyze business processes and translate requirements into automation workflows.
- Strong independent troubleshooting skills for automation failures, including implementing corrective actions.
- Experience creating technical documentation, including process documents, solution designs, test plans, and procedures.
- Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and ability to work independently within standards.
- Experience with Agile, DevSecOps, or structured software development methodologies for automation development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
- Active Secret Clearance.
- Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, Certified Scrum Master, or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting RPA solutions in environments subject to federal information security, data protection, audit, and compliance requirements.
- Experience integrating RPA solutions with enterprise applications, databases, spreadsheets, web applications, APIs, or other structured and unstructured data sources.
- Experience supporting an RPA automation lifecycle or automation center of excellence (CoE), including governance, standards, reusable components, and performance monitoring.
- Experience with federal financial management, accounting, budget, audit, payment, or Comptroller-related business processes.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, implement, and manage RPA solutions to improve business process efficiency and accuracy across federal and commercial environments.
- Support the full RPA lifecycle, including requirements analysis, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Translate business requirements into scalable automation workflows.
- Integrate automations with enterprise systems.
- Ensure data integrity and maintain documentation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and enhance automation performance.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Internal promotions, professional development, and recognition and rewards programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
