OPS Consulting is seeking an Acquisition Professional to work in Laurel, MD.

Job Description:
The Acquisition Professional will provide acquisition support on functions of program management and assistance in analyzing and developing improved policies, plans, methods, procedures, and systems of acquisition management programs. The Acquisition Professional will provide expertise on the myriad of factors that influence cost, schedule, performance, and risk. The Acquisition Professional will provide advice in the interpretation and tailoring of acquisition regulations/ memorandums, and ensure affordable, supportable, and effective systems are delivered to the customer.
 
Responsibilities:

• Assist program managers in developing program documentation, creating program schedules, tracking program status, evaluating operational and technical alternatives, performing risk assessment, and managing integrated product teams.
• Advise in the interpretation and tailoring of DoD acquisition regulations/ memorandums, and ensure affordable, supportable, and effective systems are delivered to the customer.
• Work with project personnel and contracting, as appropriate, ensuring that all required documentation is completed and included. In addition, the following documentation may be included: Sole Source Justification, Small Business Dissolve Set Aside, Power/ Space/ Cooling Approval, and Baseline exemption Requests (BERs).
• Provide program managers with assistance in developing program and acquisition documentation, creating program schedules, tracking program status, evaluating operational and technical alternatives, performing risk assessment and managing integrated product teams (e.g. Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), Capabilities Development Document (CDD), Capabilities Production Document (CPD), Analysis of Alternatives (AOA).
• Utilize established acquisition and financial management policies, procedures, regulations, and tools.
• Support GPM’s in the identification and collection of Minimum Acquisition Requirements.
• Provide support to GPMs to assure execution within the cost, schedule, and performance baselines.
• Assist the GPM with responses to internal and external requests for information.
• Provide oversight and compliance review of acquisition documentation at all levels of preparation.
• Assist with coordination and advice in the areas of acquisition and program management for Tier I and Tier II Programs.

Required Skills:

• Level 1: Five (5) years of combined experience in DoD acquisition management, program management, and/or contract management. A bachelor’s degree with a business focus. In lieu of a degree, Project management Institute PMP certification, or Contract Manager CPCM certifications, or DAWIA Level II in any focus area, and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience for a total of eight (8) years may be substituted. 
• Level 2: Eight (8) years of combined experience in DoD acquisition management, program management, and/or contract management. A bachelor’s degree with a business focus. In lieu of a degree, Project management Institute PMP certification, or Contract Manager CPCM certifications, or DAWIA Level II in any focus area, and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience for a total of eleven (11) years may be substituted. 
• Level 3: Twelve (12) years of combined experience in DoD acquisition management, program management, and/or contract management. A bachelor’s degree with a business focus. In lieu of a degree, Project management Institute PMP certification, or Contract Manager CPCM certifications, or DAWIA Level II in any focus area, and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience for a total of fifteen (15) years may be substituted. 
• Level 4: Fifteen (15) years of combined experience in DoD acquisition management, program management, and/or contract management. A bachelor’s degree with a business focus or technical focus. In lieu of a degree, Project management Institute PMP certification, or Contract Manager CPCM certifications, or DAWIA Level II in any focus area, and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience for a total of eighteen (18) years may be substituted. In lieu of a certification, an additional three (3) years of directly related experience for a total of twenty- one (21) years may be substituted. A minimum of three (3) years of experience guiding Major System Acquisition programs through the acquisition life cycle including preparation for multiple Milestone Decisions. 

Desired Skills:

• A bachelor’s degree in an acquisition related field 
• Experience with DoD source selection 
• Project management Institute PMP certification, or Contract Manager CPCM certifications, or DAWIA Level II 
• FACTS experience is preferred. 

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

The Swift Group is seeking an experienced Applications Developer to support a key project within a dynamic technology-based environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong Full Stack development skills, with a preference for Java, and work within an Agile development environment to design, implement, and maintain complex application functionalities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain applications using Java and JavaScript within a client/server-based architecture.
• Implement and maintain complex functions, scripts, stored procedures, and triggers to support application functionality.
• Work effectively in an Agile development environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Utilize GitHub for source control and code collaboration.
• Employ Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment automation.
• Track and manage project progress using JIRA to ensure timely deliverables.
• Design and deploy bug fixes and enhancements, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Stay updated with emerging development trends and technologies to drive innovation.

Required Qualifications:

• Significant years of Full Stack development experience, with a strong preference for Java.
• Proven experience with Java and JavaScript programming languages.
• Hands-on experience in building and supporting applications based on client/server architecture.
• Strong expertise in developing and managing database objects, including functions, scripts, stored procedures, and triggers.
• Proficiency with Agile tools such as JIRA.
• Experience with GitHub for version control and collaboration.
• Experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline automation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with ElasticSearch and the ELK stack.
• Experience with the Sponsor's A&A process.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with C# for maintaining legacy systems and deploying bug fixes.
• Experience designing and deploying solutions to support existing legacy systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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The Swift Group is looking for an experienced and passionate Full Stack Applications Developer to join our growing team. This role involves developing modern, modular, event-driven micro-services, deploying services and applications on AWS, and building both back-end and front-end solutions. You will be responsible for creating scalable, secure, and efficient applications while working in a collaborative environment with a focus on high-quality software development. If you're looking to contribute to impactful projects with cutting-edge technology, this role is for you! The location is Tyson’s, VA

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with modern, modular, event-driven micro-services architectures.
• Proven experience deploying and operating services/applications in an Amazon AWS infrastructure environment (EC2, S3, RDS/PostgreSQL, NLB), including experience with Ansible.
• Strong experience using Python to develop web backend services.
• Proven experience using Go to develop data processing services and web applications with Go Templates and PostgreSQL.
• Experience developing web applications using ReactJS for front-end UI/UX development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and the software accreditation process on secure networks.
• Solid experience securing systems deployed on AWS, including Linux host security, networking and load balancing, and PKI.
• Familiarity with web UI frameworks, such as Kendo UI toolkit.
• Experience building moderately complex user interfaces using ReactJS.
• Strong understanding and experience with CSS for UI development.
• Proven experience integrating with REST-based APIs that exchange JSON data with ReactJS UI/applications.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining Go language software, including web services, web-based user interfaces (using Go HTML Template library), and data processing services such as ETL workflows/scripts.
• Experience with graph data modeling and related technologies.
• H.S Diploma
• TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Go HTML Templates and AlpineJS/htmx JavaScript libraries.
• Experience with AWS CloudFormation for infrastructure management.
• Familiarity with deploying and operating Python-based machine learning libraries and services.
• Understanding of customer security processes and requirements.
• Bachelor’s Degree

OPS Consulting is seeking a Build and Integration Engineer 3 to work in Laurel, MD. 

As a Build and Integration Engineer 3 at OPS Consulting you will be responsible for the operation, design, and integration of a broad range of systems and components. You will provide expertise on integrating sub-systems at scale, as well as interfaces with environmental systems, facilities, data systems, and security infrastructure.

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of experience with complex systems integration
• 5+ years of experience with CAD modeling and analysis (one or more of SolidWorks, CREO, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience with integrating systems that having challenging facility and supporting infrastructure requirements.
  • Work area environment 
  • Safety and Security 
  • Facility physical access 
• Familiarity with large scientific instruments (CERN, WEBB Telescope)
• Significant expertise in at least two of the following areas and familiarity with at least three additional areas:
  • High vacuum systems
  • Liquefaction 
  • Low temperature systems and thermal analysis
  • Pneumatics distribution
  • Hydraulics distribution
  • Stress modeling and analysis
  • Vibrational modeling and analysis
  • Civil/architectural engineering
  • Advanced fabrication and manufacturing process control

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 14 years of experience
• A Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, Physics or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Five years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Security Clearance: A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

The Swift Group is currently providing O&M support, new development and enhancement of financial systems for our existing customer in the Virginia area. The Swift Group is seeking a Business Analyst with 5+ years of experience in financial systems to support our customers’ new business objectives. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing, prioritizing, and vetting customer business requirements and have experience in all aspects of requirements gathering. The location if this job is Herndon, VA.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience 
• Elicitation, analysis and prioritization of both business level and functional project requirements. Ensure all project information is appropriately documented. Manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience validating requirements by cross-referencing them with other stakeholders by using requirement elicitation techniques like brainstorming, requirement workshops, focus groups, and others
• Experience analyzing and interpreting requirements for their viability against the business objectives and recommend workarounds, value additions and remove solution bottlenecks for the stakeholders
• Document requirements by creating use cases, functional and requirement specifications documents
• Gain requirements sign-off from the key stakeholders by making sure there is consensus in understanding requirements prior to final approval
• Experience in facilitation and observation skills and ability to coordinate and communicate effectively along a broad spectrum from executive management to support staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing skills and Provide input for customer-facing design reviews
• Knowledge in Agile methodology
• Possess critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

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OPS Consulting is seeking a Business Support Specialist to work in Laurel, MD.

The Business Support Specialist shall provide administrative support assisting with the following: extensive record keeping, management of documents, scheduling client meetings, overseeing the directions of assigned team through various processes, filling confidential information, data entry of quality control metrics, answering client inquires and organizing information.

Key areas of focus include:

• Scheduling support
• Event/meeting planning and execution support
• Tracking of clearance and access expirations
• Providing to GOV personnel when updates needed, assist with meeting and briefing support/gathering material and information/developing slides, data analysis/synthetization, etc.).
• Provide Team Specific meeting support; includes providing agendas, taking notes and distributing as directed
• Tracking of actions (e.g., data calls, training/conference calls, etc.) assigned to the Team and ensuring GOV approved responses are provided within established deadlines
• Assist with the development of meeting and briefing material (e.g., gathering material, developing slides, etc.)
• Attend meetings when requested to take notes and document actions; work with GOV personnel to task actions appropriately
• Working with Event Coordination Team when required for the specific team being supported is holding an event
• Providing weekly activity reports/updates to Team Leaders and Members reflecting key activities of the past week and upcoming actions/activities for the team (would receive this information from Team Leaders - Project Director, Program Manager, Technical Lead, Lead System Engineer)
• Submission of Visitor Requests to support Team meetings and escorting team visitors when required

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree, A minimum of 5 years of experience in MS Suite and 5 years of experience performing general office work.

Required Skills:
You must be an expert in organizational management. Specific experience is required in the below areas:

• Highly organized
• Ability to synthesize information and put into layman/useable forms to support decision making and executive level information sharing
• Use of Microsoft Office Suite

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

Title: Computer Network Defense Analyst
Locations:

Annapolis Junction, MD

Salt Lake City, UT

OPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Computer Network Defense Analyst to:

• Use information collected from a variety sources (e.g., intrusion detection systems, firewalls, network traffic logs, and host system logs) to identify potential vulnerabilities, respond to cyber events that occur, and defend against events that might occur.
• Help develop mitigations to strengthen network defenses and protect against attacks on network infrastructure devices or systems.
• Work with data transport, such as traditional wired networks, wireless transport (including Wi-Fi and cellular), collaborative platforms such as video teleconferencing, and the hardware and software that support it all.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering, System Engineering or related field.
• Level 1: At least 2 years demonstrated experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) as a Computer Network Defense Analyst.
• Level 2: At least 5 years demonstrated experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) as a Computer Network Defense Analyst.
• Level 3: At least 8 years demonstrated experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) as a Computer Network Defense Analyst.
• Level 4: At least 11 years demonstrated experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) as a Computer Network Defense Analyst.
• CNDAs must have experience in network or system administration.
• Experience with Computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, and/or systems engineering.
• Foreign Language may count toward experience requirements.

Desired:

• Relevant Certs or Specialized Training would include (but not limited to): JCAC graduate, CEH, CFR, CySA+, GCIH, CNDSP

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting LLC is seeking a Computer Scientist based out of Annapolis Junction, MD.

Required Skills:

• Design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework. 
• Computer science skills and research include but not limited to: 
  • Operating systems
  • Compiler theory
  • Database theory
  • Algorithms analysis
  • Computer architecture
  • Programming language theory
  • Data structures
• Relevant experience in computer systems research, simulation model development, and prototyping.
• Reverse engineering
• Engineering hardware and software
• Designing and developing computer and/ or information systems

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field. 

Security Clearance: A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

As a Configuration Manager at OPS Consulting you will be responsible for reviewing requirements against deliverables and identifying deficiencies with suitable documentation for corrective action.

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 14 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required Skills:

• Contract deliverable management experience.
• Business process improvement experience.
• Ability to follow-broad objectives and guidelines and exercise independent judgement to accomplish tasks.
• Strategic planning experience.
• Experienced in integration and testing of complex modules into a system and identifying risks/mitigations.
• Experienced with configuration control to evaluate all change-requests and change-proposals and their subsequent approval or dis-approval. This includes controlling modifications and managing documentation.

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking a Controls Engineer to work in Laurel, MD. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing requirements and providing direction on control system design concepts.
• Review feasibility and realism of systems and provide assessments.
• Provide technical coordination and communication between project teams and leadership.
• Work with in a team to assist in evaluating conditions, proposing modifications and developing design changes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Science in process/controls, electrical, mechanical, nuclear, chemical, or computer engineering.
• Experience with mid to large scale control system implementations or equivalent train system simulators for the chemical, power generation, wastewater treatment, facility mechanical operations, or similar industries

Required Skills:

• Design and implementation of systems using programmable logic controllers, microprocessors. SCADA and DCS systems.
• Modeling of physical mechanical, electrical, fluid, or chemical systems. Experience in control system theory.
• Proficient in communication, organizational skills, and technical writing.

Desired Skills:

• Integration of multiple control systems into tiered control schemes.
• Validation and optimization of control system performance with simulations.
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics of complex systems.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensed.

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking a Cost Analyst to work in Laurel, MD.

Job Description:

The Cost Analyst will analyze business and financial data to obtain a quantitative rational basis for key decision making. This will be performed through the application of modeling and measuring techniques, mathematics, economics, statistical analysis, and engineering methods. The Cost Analyst will employ the analytic process to define the problem, develop model and tools, test hypotheses, and provide solutions and/ or alternatives to decision makers based on sound, scientific, and quantitative information. Additionally, the Cost Analyst will support financial management through cost estimating and analysis activities to include (life cycle cost estimate development, analysis of alternatives, business case analysis, risk research, and analysis, and schedule realism assessment).

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and report on the following activities: data collection, data development and maintenance, cost estimating methods development, and cost model development including risk analysis.
• Maintain and update the cost infrastructure to include a library of cost related documents, legacy cost estimates, cost models and tools.
• Develop life cycle cost estimates in support of Government cost estimates, cost analyses, budgetary support activities, trade studies, source selections, and other special studies and associated documentation.
• Collect, organize, normalize, analyze, and document cost, technical, and programmatic data.
• Assist in the methods development, data collection effort, and documentation to include configuration control (ex. Time, date, and version) of all documentation and deliverables.

Required Skills:

Level 2: Three (3) years of acquisition cost analysis experience (excluding EVM experience and cost performance report analysis experience). A BS/BA degree with 18 semester hours in quantitative analysis courses.

Level 3: Five (5) years of acquisition cost analysis experience (excluding EVM experience and cost performance report analysis experience). Demonstrating progressively more responsible assignments and has managed or provided overall direction and leadership for the preparation of cost estimates/ analysis. A BS/BA degree with 18 semester hours in quantitative analysis courses. Society of Cost Analysis (SCEA) certified, or Five (5) additional years of acquisition cost analysis experience (excluding EVM experience and cost performance report analysis experience).

Level 4: Ten (10) years of acquisition cost analysis experience (excluding EVM experience and cost performance report analysis experience). Demonstrating progressively more responsible assignments and has managed or provided overall direction and leadership for the preparation of cost estimates and/ or cost research projects. A BS/BA degree with 18 semester hours in quantitative analysis courses. Society of Cost Analysis (SCEA) certified, or Five (5) additional years of acquisition cost analysis experience (excluding EVM experience and cost performance report analysis experience).

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

The Swift Group is looking for a Counterintelligence Officer in support of a program supporting an Intelligence Community customer.  The successful candidate will work as a member of a government-contractor team supporting the HUMINT operations mission. Work will be performed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment inside a government facility in the WMA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with a team in support of blended operations
• Provide support for operations
• Draft correspondence and documentation
• Brief customer leadership on status
• Display a mastery of customer processes and approval boards
• Respond to written memos from the customer field offices
• Collaborate with other IC elements and stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated experience with customer tools and databases
• Experience conducting vulnerability analysis or surveys 
• Ability to confidently deliver clear and concise briefings 
• Strong knowledge of foreign adversaries’ intelligence capabilities including cyber/technical, information operations, and HUMINT 
• Understanding of offensive and defensive counter-intelligence methods 
• Familiarity with the concepts involved in CI risk analysis including insider threat detection 
• Knowledge of and experience in the fundamentals of intelligence operations to include risk assessment
• BA/BS Degree or equivalent years of experience or 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• US citizenship with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in Intelligence Operations / Analysis / Support to Field Operations 
• Experience identifying targeting leads through the exploitation of all-source databases to craft targeting packages
• Experience using customer databases to monitor field traffic and communicate with field offices
• Formal CI training and/or certifications
• Overseas experience supporting collection operations and information sharing
• Foreign languages skills
• MA/MS Degree

OPS Consulting is seeking a Cryptologic Computer Scientist to work in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Responsibilities:

The Cryptologic Computer Scientist will design, develop, deliver, and operate solutions to hard cryptologic computer science problems within a scientific framework. This position will requisite computer science skills (operating systems, compiler theory, database theory, algorithm analysis, computer architecture, discrete math, programming language theory, and data structures).  

Required Qualifications:

• Level 3:
• 8 years of relevant experience in the following areas: computer system research, simulation/ model development and prototyping, software design, programming, computational science, algorithm analysis, design, and reverse engineering/ designing/ developing to include hardware and/ or software.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields such as (Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, or Information Systems) only if the following foundational Computer Science areas are met: algorithms, computer architecture, programming methodologies, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics.
• Level 4:
• 11 years of relevant experience in the following areas: computer system research, simulation/ model development and prototyping, software design, programming, computational science, algorithm analysis, design, and reverse engineering/ designing/ developing to include hardware and/ or software.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields such as (Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, or Information Systems) only if the following foundational Computer Science areas are met: algorithms, computer architecture, programming methodologies, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics.

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking a Cryptologic Cyber Planner 3 to work in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Job Description:
The Cryptologic Cyber Planner 3 develops, coordinates, and integrates cyber planning, mitigation strategies, tactics, and operations.  Leverages existing processes, analytic techniques, proprietary tools and technologies to create and implement operational campaigns. Documents operational use cases to support adversary defeat, initiates communications with external support partners, and conducts research for sources of data to be used in future planning. Utilizes experience with operational planning, has a strong cyber background, ability to effectively communicate requirements, and leads developmental working groups and/or meetings as requested by the client.  

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree with 4 years of experience.
• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Associate’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of relevant experience 
• A Degree in Cyber Security, Information Assurance or related field is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable.
• Relevant experience must be in an area directly related to the DoD and/or a similar mission and include strategic and/or operational level planning (e.g., joint operations). External engagement/collaboration experience (e.g., participation in cross-Agency working groups, JDA, field assignments, and external customer support) is preferred.

Security Clearance:
•    A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

We are 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 status, disability status, or any other protected class.

Title: Cyber Defense Analyst
Locations:

Annapolis Junction, MD

San Antonio, TX

Honolulu, HI

OPS Consulting is seeking qualified Cyber Defense Analysts (all levels). A successful candidate uses information collected from a variety of sources to monitor network activity and analyze it for evidence of anomalous behavior. CDA’s will identify, triage, and report events that occur to protect data, information systems, and infrastructure. The CDA’s will find trends, patterns, or anomaly correlations utilizing security-relevant data. The CDA will also make recommendations proactively and follow security measures and notify designated managers, cyber incident responders, and cybersecurity service provider team member of suspected cyber incidents and articulate the event’s history, status, and potential impact for further action in accordance with the organization’s cyber incident response plan. This position requires rotating shift work.  

Required Qualifications:

All levels require the following:

• Requires DoD 8570 compliance with CSSP Analyst baseline certification.
• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I or Level II certification.
• Computing Environment (CE) certification.

Level 1:

• No demonstrated experience is required.

Level 2:

• Four (4) years of demonstrated experience as CDA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity required.
• A technical bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of CDA experience on projects of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• One (1) year of demonstrated and practical experience in TCP/IP fundamentals. 
• One (1) year of demonstrated experience with tcpdump or Wireshark.
• Two (2) years of demonstrated experience using security information and event management suites (such as Splunk, ArcSight, Kibana, LogRhythm).
• Two (2) years of demonstrated experience in network analysis and threat analysis software utilization.
• Successful completion of SPLUNK Fundamentals 1.
• Two (2) years of demonstrated experience maintaining or managing Cloud Environments.

Level 3:

• Eight (8) years of demonstrated experience as a CDA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• A technical bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of CDA experience on projects of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Requires Global Information Assurances Certificate (GIAC).
• Requires Global Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) certification.
• Two (2) years of demonstrated and practical experience in TCP/IP fundamentals. 
• Two (2) years of demonstrated experience with tcpdump or Wireshark.
• Three (3) years of demonstrated experience using security information and event management suites (such as Splunk, ArcSight, Kibana, LogRhythm).
• Three (3) years of demonstrated experience in network analysis and threat analysis software utilization.

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required. 

The Swift Group is seeking an experienced Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE) to provide expert-level security support and guidance for engineering and technical IT-related activities. The ideal candidate will oversee day-to-day Information Assurance, Certification & Accreditation, and Assessment & Authorization activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards. They will manage the risk management cycle, coordinate project teams, and advocate for security in system and architecture changes. Some travel may be required within the WMA. This position is in Herndon, VA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert security support for IT engineering and technical activities.
• Oversee Information Assurance, Certification & Accreditation, and Assessment & Authorization processes.
• Manage the risk management cycle, tracking risks, accreditation status, and reporting across project teams.
• Generate and maintain security plans for system and architecture changes.
• Assemble and submit Certification & Accreditation (C&A) packages to Principal Accreditation Authority/Designated Accreditation Authority.
• Coordinate C&A actions and system testing with appropriate security personnel.
• Maintain a comprehensive document repository for C&A project documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 11 years of experience in IT security, information assurance, and/or engineering.
• Working knowledge of Intelligence Community Information Assurance policies and regulations related to the certification and accreditation process.
• Strong technical skills and analytical ability.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• U.S Citizen with a Top-Secret SCI with Polygraph Clearance
• H.S. Diploma

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in an Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), or Information System Security Manager (ISSM) role.
• Proven experience in authoring and maintaining systems security documentation, including security mitigations and DCID 6/3 or ICD 503 accreditation processes.
• Demonstrated experience navigating the security and accreditation processes to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Knowledge and experience in generating security documentation for proper accreditation and addressing identified security shortfalls.
• Familiarity with tools such as XACTA and Greenlight.
• PMP Certification.
• Understanding of the Customer PMF process.
• Knowledge of FISMA, DCID 6/3, and ICD 503 standards.
• Familiarity with the IT development lifecycle.
• Insight into the Customer organization and specific security requirements for IT systems accreditation and certification.
• Bachelor’s Degree

OPS Consulting LLC is seeking a Data Scientist based out of Annapolis Junction, MD.

At OPS Consulting, you will seek to find principled conclusions from large data sets through the elements of mathematics, statistics, computer science, and programming.

Required Skills:

• Designing and implementing machine learning, data science, and advanced analytical algorithms.
• Programming and software engineering skills in at least one high level language (Python, Java, etc..)
• Statistical Analysis experience (variability, sampling error, inference, hypothesis testing)
• Data Management (data cleaning and transformation), data mining, data modeling, and assessment
• Artificial intelligence
• Effectively communicate complex technical information.

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related field.

Security Clearance: A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

The Swift Group is looking for a Data Scientist to identify new, and assess external requirements for analytic support, and determine an appropriate course of action to support said requirements for our clients consideration. This includes the work required to identify the data needed, document the methodology used to perform analysis, document results, and make determinations on classifications and handling restrictions of resulting product(s). This position is located in Tysons, VA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write ad-hoc code on very short timeline to address new circumstances
• Sustain and with approval, evolve systems and capabilities that compromise the data collection program
• Support downstream systems and capabilities dependent on the clients data collection program via various approaches, to include application programming interfaces (APIs)
• Deliver new methodologies, solutions, capabilities, and products to derive more and accurate value from data
• Meet compliance requirements (e.g. legal, policy, INFOSEC) for processing, accessing, querying and reporting findings from data
• Evaluate data collections to assess the potential value-add to the  data collection program to recommend to the client
• Generate assessments about data, support activities to perform data acquisition, and enable the processing of data so it is integrated into data collection systems for maximum value
• Sustain, evolve the data models that compromise the client’s data collection and downstream systems and capabilities dependent on the clients data collection
• Perform data modeling for integration of new data into the client's data collection programs data corpus, refining existing models to address deficiencies and defects, and creating new models to support existing and new analytic methodologies
• Support forward deployment requirements, whereby personnel are embedded in other departments or other elements within the larger organization
• This includes physically sitting and functioning autonomously with those departments or elements, developing a more complete and timely understanding of the challenges and requirements, and leveraging data collection capabilities to directly support those requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience developing, running, and analyzing results of complex queries against data stores and data processing environment(s).
• Demonstrated experience manipulating structured and unstructured data to perform analysis and generate reporting and products.
• Demonstrated experience using analytic techniques and tools to perform analytic support.
• Demonstrated experience developing and using data processing technologies such as Python, SQL, ECL, MongoDB, Jenkins, PyPi, Terraform, Cloudera, and ElasticSearch to perform data processing.
• Demonstrated experience developing, validating, and using methodologies to support analytic requirements in Clustered Computing environments
• HS Diploma
• US citizenship with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience using Enterprise Control Language (ECL) and the Lexis-Nexis High Performance Cluster Computing (HPCC) platform
• BA/BS Degree

The Swift Group is looking for Desk Officers to support our client in the Northern Virginia area. The right candidate will serve as an operations specialist providing direct support to a client. This person will provide specialized support to the client that requires a keen attention to detail, proactive task management and tracking, adherence to strict security protocols and strong interpersonal skills. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic written guidance and operational case management based on advanced knowledge and expertise of unilateral and liaison operations, operational tradecraft, and intelligence priorities.
• Collaborate and contribute across the IC to include foreign field-based elements, partner agencies, senior management and policy makers.
• Draft and coordinate intelligence reporting, cables and briefings. Manage and track projects and programs.
• Perform research and analysis of raw intelligence.
• Assist with the development of operational proposals and the preparation of operational correspondence for confidential informant cases, such as message traffic, file reviews, operational plans, and spot reports.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience within the Intelligence Community
• Support a wide range of operational and programmatic activities 
• Draft, coordinate, and/or monitor the production of intelligence reporting
• Demonstrated experience with client databases and tools
• BA/BS Degree or equivalent years of experience or 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• US citizenship with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Qualifications:

• Overseas experience supporting HUMINT and technical collection intelligence operations
• Demonstrated regional and/or functional expertise or a working knowledge of geographic regions of interest to the United States
• Foreign Language
• MA/MS Degree

The Swift Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Linux systems administration, and a background in Big Data solutions, configuration management, automation, scripting, and AWS. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our services. Work is hybrid out of our local office. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support development and deployment of infrastructure in AWS
• Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services
• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary
• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure
• Other Duties as assigned

Required Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development (Java preferred) and Bachelors in related field; or 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting
• Proficient in configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet
• Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure
• Experience with application and OS deployment, scaling, and management
• Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as bash, Python, or Go
• Familiarity with Git and other development tools such as deployment pipelines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (i.e. Security+ certification)
• Must have a Computing Environment certification (AWS, Linux, Kubernetes, etc.)
• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required

The Swift Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Linux systems administration, and a background in Big Data solutions, configuration management, automation, scripting, and AWS. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our services. Work is hybrid out of our local office. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support development and deployment of infrastructure in AWS
• Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services
• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary
• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure
• Other Duties as assigned

Required Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development (Java preferred) and Bachelors in related field; or 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting
• Proficient in configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet
• Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure
• Experience with application and OS deployment, scaling, and management
• Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as bash, Python, or Go
• Familiarity with Git and other development tools such as deployment pipelines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (i.e. Security+ certification)
• Must have a Computing Environment certification (AWS, Linux, Kubernetes, etc.)
• US Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance required

The Swift Group is looking for a DevOps Engineer who is interested in working in a fast-paced environment building and maintaining a DevSecOps platform. The successful candidate will develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and tools for developers, automate deployment of services, provide documentation and self-service tools to onboard product teams, and monitor security and performance of platform services. Our DevOps engineers are asked to solve challenging problems for the client. This position is located in your choice of Reston, VA/ Anacostia, DC/ College Park, MD/ CO Springs, CO/ or Tampa, FL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy and maintain critical services supporting both on-prem and cloud-native architecture Implement industry best practices for system hardening and configuration management
• Use automation best practices, such a IaC and GitOps, for repeatability and fast provisioning of environments
• Work closely with development teams to provide onboarding support backup and disaster recovery planning

Required Qualifications: 

• 8+ years of experience in the development of tools and processes to drive DevOps or DevSecOps maturity by automating builds, regression testing, monitoring, and pushing releases across environments
• 8+ years of experience with troubleshooting, triaging, and resolving issues related to CI/CD pipeline failures or slowness
• 5+ years of experience with commercial Cloud service providers, including Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure, containers, serverless architecture, micro-services, Web services, and RESTful API design
• Experience with deploying active AWS or Azure services using Infrastructure-as-Code technologies, including CloudFormation or Terraform
• Experience with provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of software and infrastructure-as-code in a DevOps and continuous delivery environment using automated deployment and testing frameworks
• Experience with deploying CI/CD solutions to Cloud-based environments supporting a continuous integration and development and continuous delivery and release workflow
• Experience with developing API solutions using Infrastructure-as-Code and Cloud-oriented strategies
• Experience working within an Agile and version-controlled environment
• Bachelor’s degree
• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with willingness to attain a Polygraph within 6 months of employment. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with development languages to build, troubleshoot, and deploy CI/CD artifacts to production environments
• Experience with multiple CI/CD and Agile Development tools, including GitLab, Atlassian, and Jenkins
• Experience with developing Linux-based solutions using commercial Cloud
• Experience with deploying and managing logging and monitoring solutions supporting rapid deployments
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Associate Cloud or Development Technologies

Title: Digital Network Exploitation Analyst

Locations:

Annapolis Junction, MD

Salt Lake City, UT

OPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) to conduct advanced analysis of collection and open-source data to ensure target continuity evaluates target opportunities. The DNEA will strategizes activities against particular networks using all source data to understand and map target networks and assist in developing detailed exploitation and operations plans. The DNEA will analyzes collection-related information to guide tasking, identify problems, and assist with collection management. Additional responsibilities include:

• Having a sound understanding of logical/physical IP core infrastructure, communication devices and how they connect to networks, and the traffic movements in a network.
• Working knowledge of the principles and methods utilized by Requirements and Targeting to identify, collect, analyze process and disseminate information in accordance with established requirements and priorities.
• Possessing an understanding of and experience in the SIGINT disciplines of collection, target development, and tasking.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Level 1: At least 2 years demonstrated experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) as a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst.  
• Level 2: At least 5 years demonstrated experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) as a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst.  
• Level 3: At least 8 years demonstrated experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) as a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst.  
• Level 4: At least 11 years demonstrated experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) as a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst.  

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

As an Electrical Engineer at OPS Consulting, you will be responsible for assisting in developing requirements and providing direction on design concepts. You will provide technical coordination and communication between project teams and leadership. 

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s

Required Skills:

• Technical Project Management
• Customer Engagement
• Derivation of Requirements
• Program Planning & Execution

Desired Skills:

• Microelectronics Fabrication Lifecycle including Test and Packaging

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Technician Level 2 to work in College Park, MD.

Required Experience: 
The Environmental Health & Safety Officer manages the occupational safety and health programs in accordance with the occupational safety and health administration regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, and all other applicable regulations. Additional responsibilities will include:

• Drafts environmental standard operating procedures in accordance with client guidelines.
• Addresses environmental safety and health concerns.
• Conducts workplace inspections.
• Coordinates with project leaders to develop and implement remediation plans for health and safety concerns.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in Natural Science (e.g., Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Biology, Chemistry, Geology) or a related field (e.g., Public Health, Environmental Health)
• Seven (7) years of experience providing environmental protection, safety and health services for programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Hazardous Material Manager Certification is required. 

Security Clearance: 

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required. 

OPS Consulting is seeking experienced Exploitation Analysts with a deep understanding of adversary networks, network defenses, and cyber network operational capabilities to develop exploitation plans and make operational adjustments as plans are executed. Successful candidates may also have experience programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and systems administration.

Required Experience:

• Level 3:  At least 8 years demonstrated experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) as an Exploitation Analyst. 
• Level 4: At least 11 years demonstrated experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) as an Exploitation Analyst. 
• Technical Bachelor's Degree
• Relevant Certifications:  Sec+, Net+, CEH, JCAC course

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking a Financial Analyst to work in Laurel, MD.

Job Description:

The Financial Analyst will assist in the creation of the program and budget; justify the resources (manpower and funding) to support the overall strategic plans and day- to- day mission activities. The Financial Analyst will also perform statistical and graphical analysis on various aspects of resource management such as the rate of execution of funding, fill- rates of authorized positions, workforce skills, size and cost, and success in obtaining appropriations for new program requests.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with compilation, reporting, and preparation of program and budget information for submission to various stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of capabilities requests, point papers, briefing charts, spreadsheets, memos, and other documents within prescribed timelines for review and analysis.
• Assist with the analysis of funding requirements combined with the execution history and assist in the analysis and reporting of planned versus actual requirements and funding.
• Assist in monitoring expenses against budgets.

Required Skills:

Level 1: Five (5) years of DoD or commercial experience in purchasing or finance and a bachelor’s degree with a business focus is required. Experience in the preparation of reports that reflect programs/ project status in areas of cost, schedule and performance is required. Experience in budget planning, budget preparation and budget execution for acquisition programs is required. Experience with the Agency’s financial management system is preferred. In lieu of a degree, Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), or DAWIA II in Business/ Financial Management and three (3) years of directly related experience for a total of eight (8) years may be substituted.  

Level 2: Ten (10) years of DoD or commercial experience in purchasing or finance and a bachelor’s degree with a business focus is required. Experience in the preparation of reports that reflect programs/ project status in areas of cost, schedule and performance is required. Experience in budget planning, budget preparation and budget execution for acquisition programs is required. Experience with the Agency’s financial management system is preferred. In lieu of a degree, Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), or DAWIA II in Business/ Financial Management and three (3) years of directly related experience for a total of thirteen (13) years may be substituted.  

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking a Graphic Designer to work in Laurel, MD.

Job Description:

The Graphic Designer will design and prepare graphics to illustrate and communicate concepts, ideas, and innovations of a technical nature for presentations, papers, and publications. This role will work closely with researchers to translate ideas into graphical representations appropriate for audience levels of general to highly technical. The Graphic Designer will also modify and update existing graphics, maintain, and update a digital library of source material. Print and electronic media, computer- assisted design and printing, and MS Windows PowerPoint are just some of the methods used for presentations. The Graphic Designer will have both a technical and artistic skill, be comfortable working with different types of computers, and will be familiar with printers, scanners, cameras, and other tools used in graphic design.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development of presentations for internal and external overseers.
• Provide graphical representation of technical information in a format that is consumable for the overseers, to include:
  • Two- dimensional static imagery
  • Three- dimensional renderings with appropriate lighting and textures
  • Animated video- clips
• Develop and maintain content on internal and external facing websites which would include some fundamental programming requirements.

Required Skills:

Level 2: The minimum level of education for this position is a BS degree in graphic design or related field and three (3) years of experience, or an Associate degree and seven (7) years of experience, with duties and responsibilities list above. It is preferred that a candidate have experience in technical writing; or experience in an engineering discipline.  

Level 3: The minimum level of education for this position is a BS degree in graphic design or related field. Five (5) years of experience, or an associate degree and ten (10) years of experience, with duties and responsibilities list above. It is preferred that a candidate have experience in technical writing; or experience in an engineering discipline.

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking an HPC Engineer Level 2 to work in Laurel, MD.

As a Senior Systems Engineer at OPS consulting, you will provide portfolio level advisory support to the customer, facilitating the development, acquisition and support of complex systems. You will liaise with various technical and non-technical stakeholders in support of system requirements. You will contribute technical data and expertise to strategic team documents including the team charter, acquisition strategy and technical development strategy schedule development, 'briefing material development and action tracking. When needed, provide support for the development, review and execution of contract documentation (Contract Strategy Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) and Data Item Description (DIDs).

Additional Experience:

•  Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as system Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents
•  Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) - Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), service-oriented Architecture (SOA), etc.
•  Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility and personnel components
•  Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination
•  Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations
•   Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents
•   Participate in interface definition design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle
•    Allocate real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem components
•   Derive from the system requirements an understanding of stakeholder needs functions that may be logically inferred and implied as essential to system effectiveness
•   Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable, and verifiable
•   Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions
•   Participate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures, etc.) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers
•   Define the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan
•  Develop system design solution that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis
•  Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality, Integrity, Non-repudiation, and Availability); Basic Information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification, Authentication, Access Control, Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, mandatory access control, hashing, key management, etc.)
•   Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structure (WBS), work packages and the integrated master plan (IMP)
•   Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis
•   Implement comprehensive SOA solutions
•   Implement operational view, technical standards view, and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoDAF standards
•  Develop scenarios (threads) and an Operational Concept that describes the interactions between the system, the user, and the environment, that satisfies operational, support, maintenance, and disposal needs    .
•   Review and/or approve system engineering documentation to ensure that processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, and complete
•   Conduct quantitative analysis in non-functional system performance areas like Reliability, Maintainability, Vulnerability, Survivability, Producibility, etc.)
•   Establish and follow a formal procedure for coordinating system integration activities among multiple teams, ensuring complete coverage of all interfaces
•  Capture all interface designs in a common interface control format, and store interface data in a commonly accessible repository
•   Prepare time-line analysis diagrams illustrating the flow of time-dependent functions
•   Establish a process to formally and proactively control and manage changes to requirements, consider impacts prior to commitment to change, gain stakeholder buy-in, eliminate ambiguity, ensure traceability to source requirements, and track and settle open actions
•   Assess each risk to the program and determine the probability of occurrence and quantified consequence of failure in accordance with an approved risk management plan
•  Manage and ensure the technical integrity of the system baseline over time, continually updating it as various changes are imposed on the system during the lifecycle from development through deployment and operations & maintenance
•   In conjunction with system stakeholders, plan the verification efforts of new and unproven designs early in the development life cycle to ensure compliance with established requirements
•   Support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes)
•   Support the development and review of Joint Capability Integration Development System (JCIDS) documents (i.e., Initial Capability Document, Capabilities Description Document, IA Strategy)

Required Experience:

A minimum of 14 years of experience and a bachelor s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science Information Systems, Engineering Science Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Desired Experience:

•    High Performance Computing systems engineering experience
•    Systems Architecture development experience
•    Hardware and Software Design
•    Custom Engineering experience
•    Microelectronics Experience
•    Advance degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering or other relevant technical degree.
•    DAWIA Certification in Systems Engineering or Program Management

Security Clearance: A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Laurel MD.
 
Experience is required in the following areas: 

• A minimum of 7 years of experience and a Bachelors Degree in Civil/Industrial Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Experience planning, executing, and operating complex large scale facilities such as industrial liquefaction/recover gas plants, data centers, or large power plants

• Industrial/Civil/Facilities Engineer to support scope increase on facility related tasking
• Liaison between USG/contractor teams

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer to work in Laurel, MD.

Job Descriptions:

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) shall perform and review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non- compliance, establish information assurance standards and confirm regulations and recommend mitigation strategies are being met. The ISSE will validate and verify system security requirements and build IA systems deployed to operational environments.

Responsibilities:

• Participate as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of architectures, systems, or system components.
• Knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.
• Make recommendations on the system- level to resolve security requirements.
• Perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, to include those with differing data protection.
• Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management.
• Advocate and recommend system- level solutions to resolve security requirements.
• Monitors and suggests improvement to IA policy.
• Interact with customers, IT staff. And high- level corporate officers to define and achieve required IA objects.
• Provide assistance to ensure that the architecture and design of information systems are functional and secure, including program of record systems and special purpose environments with platform IT interconnectivity.

Requirements:

Level 0: No demonstrated experience is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Systems Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level 1 is required. Four (4) years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Level 1: Seven (7) years of experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Systems Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level 2 is required. Four (4) years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Level 2: Fourteen (14) years of experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. DoD 8570.01-M compliance with Information Assurance Systems Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level 2 is required. CISSP Certification is required. Four (4) years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Level 3: Twenty (20) years of experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. DoD 8570 with Information Assurance Systems Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level 3 is required Both Information Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) and CISSP Certification is required. Four (4) years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer to work in Laurel, MD.

Job Descriptions:

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) shall provide support for the program, organization, system, and enclave’s information assurance program by performing vulnerability/ risk assessments, analysis, and configuration management for software, hardware, and firmware. The ISSO will provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. The ISSO will maintain operation security posture for the program, assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day to day security operations of the system.  

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily oversight and direction to ISSOs
• Interact with customers, IT staff, and high- level corporate officers to define and achieve required information assurance objectives.
• Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies.
• Manage and control changes to the system and assessing the security impact of those changes.
• Provide support for the program, organization, system, and enclave’s information assurance program.
• Serve as the Approval Authority for information security.

Requirements:

Level 0: Two (2) years’ experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 1 or higher is required. Two (2) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. 

Level 1: Five (5) years’ experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Experience is to include at least one (1) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/ software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/ tools. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 1 or higher is required. Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. 

Level 2: Ten (10) years’ experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/ software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/ tools. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level 1 or higher is required. Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. 

Level 3: Fifteen (15) years’ experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Experience is to include at least three (3) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/ software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/ tools. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level 1 or higher is required. Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. 

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

The Swift Group is looking for a Intelligence Operations Support Advisor in support of a program supporting an Intelligence Community customer.  The successful candidate will work as a member of a government-contractor team supporting the cyber operations mission. Work will be performed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment inside a government facility in the WMA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with a team in support of blended operations
• Provide support for operations
• Draft correspondence and documentation
• Brief customer leadership on status
• Display a mastery of customer processes and approval boards
• Respond to written memos from the customer field offices
• Collaborate with other IC elements and stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and coordinating customer correspondences
• Demonstrated experience with documentation, file management, requirements gathering, briefing review boards, briefing senior review panels, gathering and presenting metrics, and all source research as needed
• Demonstrated experience with customer tools and databases
• Strong understanding of the customer’s technical capabilities and methodologies
• Experience drafting work products with actionable information for stakeholders
• Clear understanding of customer processes/procedures and proper protection methods
• Experience conducting risk assessments
• Experience Supporting Other Partner Engagements
• Experience supporting OCONUS offices
• Experience Supporting Other Customer Relationships
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple high priority tasks
• Highly Organized
• Hands on self-starter who can work independently
• Willing to travel (short term) as requested by the customer
• Experience working complex projects in multi-team environment
• Knowledge of computer networking and complex datasets
• BA/BS Degree or equivalent years of experience or 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• US citizenship with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

OPS Consulting is seeking an Intrusion Analyst Level 3 to work in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Job Description:
The Intrusion Analyst Level 3 analyzes target digital network data to discover, analyze, and document malicious or unauthorized activity using information collected from a variety of SIGINT and computer network defense resources. Analyzes metadata collected from tasked communications systems in order to identify, locate, and track targets, and to accurately report the intelligence gained from metadata analysis. Categorizes traffic as benign, suspicious, or malicious activity; documents malicious tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Develops and implements mitigation strategies. Demonstrates a network and/or host-based focus.  

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree plus 8 years of relevant experience. 
• Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.
• Degree must be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• CISSP, CEH, SEC+, NET+, GIAC GREM and/or CREA Certification is required OR completion of one or more of the Reverse Engineer/ Intrusion Analyst Courses (SANS FOR610, GCIH, GIAC, GCIA, SANS FOR710, SANS SEC501, SANS SEC504, SANS FOR508, SANS SEC503, NCS-CYBER1000, NCS-CYBER3000, NCS, CYBER2000, NCS- Reverse Engineering Malware, NCS- CYBER1500) plus 2 years of demonstrated experience using reverse engineering tools such as IDA or IDA Pro, x64dgb, 011yDbg, Immunity Debugger, FireEye AX, and/or Ghidra. 

Security Clearance:
•    A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

We are 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 status, disability status, or any other protected class.

OPS Consulting is seeking a Linux Engineer to work in Laurel, MD. 

As Systems Engineering support at OPS Consulting, you will utilize your expertise in the science of condensed matter or solid state physics, heterostructure quantum devices and cryogenics, and modeling & simulation of quantum inspired devices to provide analysis and technical advice/assistance to the customer. You will work closely with customer engineer and technical teams to facilitate complex technology development. Responsibilities may include:

• Responsible for analyzing, designing and executing the requirements of the Linux Solution to include Red Hat and Rocky Linux in the development of enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems 
• Analytically and systematically evaluates problems of workflows, organization, and planning and develops appropriate corrective action 
• Responsible for the system requirements, interface definitions (internal as well as external) 
• Manages team's full life cycle system implementation efforts  
• Subject matter in one or more Linux Technologies to include integration points and adjacent technologies 
• Provide reach back to Red Hat and /or CIQ rocky Linus engineering in order to obtain and/or request hotfixes, future enhancements, or product road map visibility 
• Must be knowledge of the following: Red Hat Linux, Rocky Linux, Ansible, Network Automation, System Automation Linux scripting 

Basic Qualifications:

Twenty (20) years of experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required. Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Required Skills:

• Experience developing technical plans for complex capability development
• Demonstrated expertise in test plans, procedures, and test result analysis
• Experience writing, reviewing, and presenting technical documentation at the program level
• Experience with system design and requirements management
• Experience overseeing technical reviews

Security Clearance: A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Logistics Management Specialist Level 1 to work in College Park, MD.

Required Experience: 
The Logistics Management Specialist (LMS) will provide expertise in the application and management of integrated logistics activities supporting the installation and fielding of systems. The LMS will assist in projects to comply with acquisition logistics management and life cycle support. 

Required Experience:

• Maintains 100% inventory of all accountable equipment.
• Provides logistics support.
• Ensures all accountable equipment is properly bar-coded.
• Works with commercial vendors to obtain quotes.
• Ensures proper storage and handling of all spare/reserve equipment.
• Coordinates with vendors for machine replacement and equipment orders.

Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience working as a logistics specialist, or a related discipline.

Security Clearance: 

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Master Machinist Level 1 to work in College Park, MD.

Required Experience: The master machinist shall fabricate equipment and other assemblies and provide other model shop services to advance research projects. Additional responsibilities will include:

• Manage and oversee shop resources.
• Fabricate equipment and assemblies required to advance research.
• Design, build, and maintain systems.
• Design, fabricate, and maintain specialized laboratory equipment.

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years' experience conceptualizing, designing, and building apparatus for scientific research, to include programming and operation of CNC machines.

OPS Consulting is seeking a Microelectronics Engineer to work in Laurel, MD.  

Applicant shall have expertise and/or experience in semiconductor fabrication, including process development in metal and dielectric deposition/etch, semiconductor failure analysis, semiconductor metrology, photolithography, water scale advanced packaging, CMP or semiconductor product development. 

Expertise in microelectronics/semiconductor fabrication and advanced packaging: physical/chemical vapor deposition; dielectrics (including spin-on dielectrics), metals, superconducting materials, dry/wet etch processing, photolithography, failure analysis, semiconductor metrology, CMP, FEOL/BEOL, semiconductor product development, process control and sustainment.  

Required Experience:

• At least eight (8) years of related experience

Desired Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience in fabricating superconducting devices and advanced packaging.   

Desired Skills:

• A bachelor’s degree in an acquisition related field and professional certification at any level from a recognized institution is desired, but not required. In lieu of the bachelor’s degree and certification, DAWIA III or PMP, an additional two (2) years of directly related experience for a total of ten (10) years may be substituted.
• FACTS experience is preferred.

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking a Mission Access Coordinator 1 to work in Augusta, GA.

Job Description:
OPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Mission Access Coordinator (Level 1) to provide coordination across various components of mission operations in Augusta, GA. 
 
Required Experience:

• Shall have between 2-7 years of hands-on operations experience specific to tactical technical operations or parallel positions in SIGINT collection and system operations.
• Knowledge of Mission Management operations. 
• Hands-on experience with Reporting and Data Access Management.
• Experienced in the use of software applications and databases associated with SIGINT development.  

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking a Mission Coordinator to work in Annapolis Junction, MD.
 
Job Description:
OPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Mission Coordinator (MC) to ensure priorities and mission requirements are met. The MC will oversee processes of all missions from a technical, development, and tasking perspective including developing databases, summary reporting, day to day operations, and providing work aids. Additional responsibilities include:

• Coordinate tasking and daily activities of several Language Analysts
• Oversee, review and QC intelligence reports
• Maintain logs, records and statistics in support of the contract

Required Experience:

• At least 4 years demonstrated cryptologic experience and shall have experience in mission management.
• Shall have experience in language and literature, linguistics, and related fields.

The Swift Group is seeking skilled Mission Engineers & Integrators to join our esteemed team of technical and mission-focused experts. In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing operational engineering support, ensuring seamless mission execution and technical excellence.

At The Swift Group, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge operational and mission support across diverse functional areas, including Systems Engineering and Integration, Mission Planning, and Business Operations. Our interdisciplinary team thrives on tackling complex challenges and driving innovation in support of critical missions.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a Mission Engineer & Integrator, you will leverage your technical expertise to enhance intelligence collection operations planning and execution. 
• Operational Engineering Support: Drive the integration of operational engineering principles into mission planning and execution phases.
• Strategic Analysis: Analyze operational requirements and recommend advanced technologies, systems, and equipment to optimize mission effectiveness.
• Innovative Solutions: Collaborate with client personnel to develop and refine operational concepts, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and operational best practices.
• Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance on system capabilities, conducting trade studies and recommending improvements based on operational feedback and intelligence insights.
• Continuous Improvement: Propose enhancements to operational procedures, including contingency planning and system troubleshooting protocols, to ensure mission readiness and adaptability.
• Systems Optimization: Identify and address end-to-end system capability gaps, championing solutions that enhance usability and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ of experience working in the Intelligence Community
• 2+ years of experience providing engineering-related support 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Passion for learning and adapting to new technologies and operational challenges
• BA/BS Degree in a technical field
• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required 

Desired Qualifications:

• Operation Certifications
• Overseas Field experience supporting HUMINT and technical collection intelligence operations
• Demonstrated regional and/or functional expertise or a working knowledge of geographic regions of interest to the United States
• Functional ability in one of the following foreign languages: Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, Pashto, Chinese, Korean, or Russian
• MA/MS Degree

OPS Consulting is seeking a Multimedia Specialist to work in Laurel, MD.

Job Description: The Multimedia Specialist shall be responsible for supporting the creation of media- rich strategic communications and branding deliverables. The Multimedia Specialist will be responsible for concepts, drafting, iterating, designing, and producing a wide range of multimedia products such as; static and dynamic graphics that may include motion, animation, 3D elements, information graphics, placemat graphics, single page diagrams, data visualization, conceptual mockup and prototypes, presentations briefings with robust animation and embedded multimedia products, video and audio post production, website design and execution, drafting story boards, and branding design, renderings and graphics.

Responsibilities:

• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premier Pro, and MS Office Suite but not limited to PowerPoint.
• Ability to create high quality graphics and graphic design products
• Capture and refine requirements on complex technical subjects and quickly produce visual solutions to help better communicate these concepts to various technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with branding and bran identity.
• Experience creating infographics, placemat graphics, data visualization, presentation briefings with robust animations and embedded multimedia assets

Required Skills:

Level 3:

• Fifteen (15) years of experience as a Multimedia Specialist. 
• Bachelor’s degree in a related multimedia/ graphics industry discipline.

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking experienced Language Analysts with Native capability (various languages) to provide native language and cultural expertise while performing tasks required to process voice and/or graphic language materials in support of SIGINT Operations.

• Language skills must be in one of the following:
• Arabic, Chinese-Mandarin, Dari, Farsi, Korean, Kurdish, Pashto, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Urdu.
• Perform audio translation and/or [text] translation from the required language(s) into idiomatic, standard American English. 
• Ability to comprehend written and/or spoken material in the required language that includes references and vocabulary related to common social situations and everyday life in countries where the language is widely spoken.
• Understanding of broad vocabulary and commonly spoken forms of the required language. 

Required Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• ILR Skill Level 3 Score in Audio Translation Performance.  
• One (1) Year experience typing on an English keyboard.
• Native Capability is defined has having learned the language since birth and having been formally educated in the language for a minimum of 10 years.  

OPS Consulting is seeking a Principal Engineer to work in Laurel, Maryland.

Job Description: The Principal Engineer (PE) will provide oversight to tactical engineering activities to accomplish system goals to include coordinating and participating in design meetings and technical reviews. The PE will support HPC installation and deployment while working as lead system engineer supporting and achieving HPC program goals.

 
Responsibilities:

• Develop technical plans to guide capability development.
• Coordinate test plans and procedures.
• Coordinate thread testing and verification for test results.
• Report status of capability development.
• Work with system architects, system developers, testers, and system engineers to develop and maintain thread block diagrams, sequence diagrams, etc..
• Write and coordinate technical documentation for one or more programs.
• Assist with providing oversight to ensure technical reviews are done in accordance with system engineering processes, procedures, and standards.

Required Skills:

Level 2:

• One (1) year experience with an agency or HPC development program.
• Eight (8) years of experience in technical roles for Government or industry customer.
• Five (5) years of experience as a system engineer supporting programs to develop and field large-scale systems to include expertise in system architecture, requirements analysis, system documentation, system evaluation, and process execution and evaluation.
• S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related technical discipline from an accredited college or university. May substitute four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of a degree.  

Level 3:

• Three (3) years of experience with an agency or HPC development program.
• Fifteen (15) years of experience in technical roles for Government or industry customer.
• Ten (10) years of experience as a system engineer supporting programs to develop and field large- scale systems to include expertise in system architecture, requirements analysis, system documentation, system evaluation, and process execution and evaluation.
• BS. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related technical discipline from an accredited college or university. May substitute four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of a degree. 

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking a Program Manager to support our customer in Bethesda, MD.

OPS Consulting seeks a “battle tested” PM to bring their high energy level to inspire a team of skilled SETA professionals tasked with assisting Government PMs in efficiently and effectively transitioning high-risk, high-payoff research into the hands of mission operators.  This is a dynamic environment that requires a leader that is comfortable with navigating through rapid change while working to optimize the team’s work in an efficient manner.  A majority of the Government PMs hold technical PhDs in a myriad of science disciplines.  The PM needs strong communication skills along with experience working with advanced technology research teams.  This individual should bring unbridled enthusiasm for influencing how high-risk research can result in “game changing” advances in mission capabilities.

Program Manager (PM) will be responsible for the successful cost, schedule, performance, and growth of the program. The PM will serve as the main point of contact for the customers and executive leadership teams. The PM will be a direct contributor to program efforts in several areas including but not limited to cost management/avoidance, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities. The PM will ensure proper performance of tasks necessary to ensure the most efficient and effective execution of the contract. The PM shall utilize expert communication skills needed to direct technical resources and report on the programs progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write, review, and present technical documents. “

Additional Responsibilities:

• Allocate resources staffing, facilities, and budgets.
• Review and approve all earned value, Estimate to Complete, Funds and Man-hour Expenditure Report, or other financial reports as appropriate.
• Review and allocate management reserve within contractual limits.
• Ensure cross- discipline integration within the contract.
• Review risk and risk mitigation activities and allocate budgets
• Prepare and present regular program status reviews to the customer.
• Ensure the timely recruitment and training of program staff - both direct and indirect.
• Review all financial and technical reports before release to the customer.
• Communicate issues and solutions to the customer in a timely and transparent manner.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and administrative requirements imposed by the contract in coordination with the Contractor's contracts staff
• Communicate issues and solutions to the broader customer's management structure as requested by senior leaders.

Required Skills:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Ten (10) years’ experience as a program or project manager managing programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Five (5) years of demonstrated IC experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs with integrated interdisciplinary teams of similar size and scope

Desired

• Master's degree in Business Administration, or a related field
• 15 years program management experience with integrated interdisciplinary teams of similar size and scope in the IC
• 1 year of demonstrated experience managing research and development programs
• 1 year of demonstrated Program Management experience within ODNI
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, or other equivalent

Program Manager 2

Annapolis Junction, MD

OPS Consulting is seeking a Program Manager 2 to be responsible for the successful cost, schedule, and performance of an upcoming award in Annapolis Junction, MD. The Program Manager will serve as the main point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), the customer program manager, and senior management. The Program Manager will directly contribute to program efforts in several areas, including:

• Allocate resources (staffing, facilities, and budgets) on the contract.
• Review and approve all earned value, Estimate To Complete, Funds and Man-hour Expenditure Report, or other financial reports as appropriate.
• Work with the higher-level program manager, if applicable, to provide effective and efficient management of the contractor's effort
• Review risk and risk mitigation activities and allocate budgets for the same
• Prepare program status reviews and other formal reviews to be presented
• Review all financial and technical reports

Required Skills:

• Ten (10) years in experience in managing program and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Must have a PMP, FAC-P/PM Senior Level, or DAWIA Level 2 certification in Program Management.
• Direct experience in managing multi-task contracts and subcontracts of various types and complexity, as well as experience in leading a multi-vendor environment is required.
• Shall be knowledgeable of the guidelines provided by the FAR and DFAR, DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies.
• Must have demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting.
• Must have at least One year of demonstrated experience in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms such as Earned Value Management.

Security Clearance:

• A current TS Security Clearance with a polygraph is required. You must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

OPS Consulting is seeking a Project Coordinator to work in Laurel, MD.

Job Description:

The Project Coordinator will assist in planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating the work of personnel in change of task orders and/ or integrated product teams; Assist in developing management plans and preparing management/ cost performance reports. The Project Coordinator will provide technical expertise to coordinate project activities such as work package drafting and coordinating, work breakdown structure management; coordinates travel, meetings, briefings and other activities necessary for the effective execution of program management tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Type memos, letters, and reports.
• Maintain Excel spreadsheets and databases.
• Maintain record filling systems.
• Schedule client appointments.
• Assist with webpage updates.
• Administer and proctor tests.
• File records.
• Enter data of quality control metrics.
• Lift and prepare boxes of records weighing up to 30lbs.

Required Skills:

Level 1: Associate’s Degree in any technical or business field or equivalent documented combination of training and experience. Six (6) years’ experience on large scale programs in coordinating program related activities including requirements, resources, personnel, funding, and scheduling activities; Experience supporting program activities using the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint. 

Level 2: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a business discipline. Six (6) years’ experience on large scale programs in coordinating program related activities including requirements, resources, personnel, funding, and scheduling activities; Experience supporting program activities using the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint. In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, an additional four (4) years’ experience is required for a total of ten (10) years’ experience. 

Level 3: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a business discipline. Ten (10) years’ experience on large scale programs in coordinating program related activities including requirements, resources, personnel, funding, and scheduling activities; Experience supporting program activities using the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint. In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, and additional four (4) years’ experience is required for a total of fourteen (14) years’ experience. 

Security Clearance:

• • A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking a Proposal Writer to work in Hanover, MD.

Job Description: The Proposal Writer will play an intricate part in OPS Consulting’s growth trajectory. By collaborating amongst technical SME’s, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams throughout the organization; the Proposal Writer will be at the forefront of new and innovative work. The Proposal Writer will have a passion for marketing capabilities, an eye for creativity, and the ability to meet the demands of proposal deadlines.

 Additional responsibilities will include:

• Facilitate one on one conversations with SMEs to coauthor compelling technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain a robust library of marketing and proposal material.
• Responsible for one voicing proposal documents.
• Understand advanced grammar concepts and responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents.
• Maintain word templates for marketing and proposal material.
• Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
• Demonstrate knowledge in advanced word techniques for desktop publishing.
• Understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity.
• Work collaboratively amongst members of the executive team, division leaders, and technical SME’s.
• Successfully meet tight schedule constraints when business needs call for it.
   

Required Experience:

• 4 years of experience in similar business development support roles to include marketing, communications, or publishing specialist with a bachelor’s degree completed in a relevant discipline.
• Experience working with the Intelligence Community
• Experience with word processing, desktop publishing, and presentation tools to include MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent communication skills
• BA/BS Degree

Security Clearance:

• Eligibility to obtain a current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are desired but not required.

OPS Consulting LLC is seeking a Protocol Analyst based out of Annapolis Junction, MD.

Required Skills:

• Experience in protocol analysis, signals analysis, network troubleshooting, network traffic characterization, and network security and analysis.

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, a physical science, or a related technical field. 

Security Clearance: A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking a QCVV & IV/V Engineer to work in Laurel, MD. 

As QCVV and IV&V Engineer at OPS Consulting, you will be responsible for the application of statistical analysis, particularly in a research environment. This will include the development and application of new statistical methods to identify performance and error characteristics of novel and unusual hardware. Responsibilities will include both the development of statistical methods, and the review of methods and data developed by others.

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required Skills:

• Experience with advanced statistical techniques and using those techniques on complex data.
• Experience with Algorithms and data structures.
• Adept at working with incomplete/weakly validated data.
• Extensive expertise with hardware / software integration in complex experiments or prototypes. 
• Experience with complex testing and analysis, including the associated software development. and testing processes.  
• Experience with collecting, analyzing and interpreting data with a methodical and logical approach.
• Adept at coordinating with many stakeholders.  
• Ability to determine and clarify strategic and operational issues by consulting with stakeholders, and documenting feedback. 

Desired Skills:

• Experience performing test and evaluation on research, development, production, and deployment of major systems.
• Experience automating testing and/or calibration.

Security Clearance: A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

Welcome to The Swift Group—a mission-driven, employee-focused company built on collaboration, integrity, and innovation. Our team is united by a vision: to solve our nation’s most complex technological and mission support challenges. Whether it’s designing better engineering solutions or improving federal contracting operations, we’re proud to be a trusted partner for Federal Government agencies.

At Swift, we care more. We go above and beyond to anticipate barriers and deliver results. This passion extends to our employees, as we are committed to being your employer of choice. We offer every individual a clear progression model—providing the resources, training, and support needed to grow in every aspect of their lives.

While you may not see the perfect role posted right now, we want to hear from you. By submitting your information, you’ll join a talent network driven by our core values: Transparency, Integrity, Investment, Service, and Innovation. These values shape our approach to business, guide our actions, and inspire our solutions.

We believe that by taking care of our people and customers, everything else falls into place. That’s why we invest in career development, maintain open communication, and foster a culture of trust and transparency. If you’re motivated, innovative, and ready to help shape the future of Federal engineering solutions, let’s connect. Together, we’ll tackle tough problems, raise the bar, and soar to new heights.

OPS Consulting is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 2 to work in Laurel, MD.

As a Senior Systems Engineer at OPS consulting, you will provide advisory support to DoD, facilitating the development, acquisition and support of complex systems and technologies. Your expertise will help design, create and maintain large-scale systems. You will analyze developmental and operational systems to find more efficient ways of doing things. Typical activities include:
•    Analyzing system challenges and identify the best solution to meet project needs;
•    Taking a project from conception to completion;
•    Managing teams across disciplines; and
•    Optimizing systems while maintaining quality.

Additional Responsibilities:

As a senior staff member your understanding of the big picture, including mission needs and system integration will be key in documenting system level qualities, properties, characteristics, functions behavior and performance. You will assist the Government in achieving stakeholder functional, physical and operational performance requirements over the planned life of the system. You will provide a holistic, integrative approach to balance and evaluate other technical factors.

You must be an expert in systems engineering processes. Specific experience is required in the system design process, and the ability to:
•    Define stakeholder expectations
•    Define technical requirements
•    Decompose the system logically
•    Define the design solutions.

You must be an expert in product realization processes. Specific experience is required in:
•    Moving from pure research to applied research
•    Integrating products
•    Verifying product
•    Validating products and
•    Transitioning products to operations.

You must be an expert in technical management processes, including:
•    Technical planning 
•    Requirements management
•    Interface management
•    Technical risk management
•    Configuration management
•    Technical data management
•    Technical assessment
•    Decision analyses

You must be able to partner with the program office and be familiar with:
•    Identifying stakeholder risks
•    Configuration management processes
•    Data management processes
•    Program management and Technical interchange reviews and
•    Integrated master schedules

You will continuously assess existing organizational processes and work products to ensure they best facilitate strategic and tactical efforts. You will coordinate with customers, project teams, and related organizations to ensure solutions satisfy the requirements. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, as you will work closely with customer engineering and technical teams to facilitate complex technology development.

Required Experience:

A minimum of 14 years of experience and a bachelor's degree or 7 years and a Master's Degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other technical degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET) accredited college or university is required.

Desired Experience:

•    Advance degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering or other relevant technical degree
•    Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
•    INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional or DAWIA Systems Engineering Certification
•    Program Management Professional Certification (PMP) or DAWIA Program Management Certification

Security Clearance: A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

We are 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 status, disability status, or any other protected class

OPS Consulting is seeking a Research Assistant to work in Laurel, MD.

Job Description:

The Research Assistant will provide administrative and security support to the program by coordinating visitors, travel, meetings, and special handling of VIP guests.

Responsibilities:

• Answer telephones
• Greet and log- in visitors
• Distribute mail
• Purchase supplies
• Provide coordination efforts on matters affecting operations and program management office to include (but not limited to): installation and logistics concerns, office equipment concerns, and programmatic presentations and meetings.

Required Skills:

Level 1: A minimum of five (5) years’ experience providing administrative support is required.

Level 2: A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience providing administrative support is required.

Level 3: A minimum of nine (9) years’ experience providing administrative support is required.

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Research Project Manager Level 1 to work in the following locations: 

Baltimore, MD
College Park, MD

Required Experience: 
The Research Project Manager (RPM) will be responsible for the successful cost, schedule, and performance of the contract. The RPM will serve as the main point of contact for the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer’s Representative, the customer's Program Manager, and the contractor’s senior management. The RPM directly contributes to program efforts in several areas, including cost management/avoidance, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, requirements analysis, and quality assurance activities.

Qualifications:

• Five (5) years’ experience as a program or project manager in managing research programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Shall have at least one (1) year of demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting.
• Shall be knowledgeable of the guidelines provided by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). 

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and/ or polygraph are required.

We are 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 status, disability status, or any other protected class.
 

OPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Research Scientist to work in the following locations: 

Baltimore, MD
College Park, MD

Required Experience: The Research Scientist valuates and provides expert advice on the application of scientific principles and concepts. The Research Scientist also maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories, staying abreast of the scientific literature and conferences. Additional experience is required in the following areas:

• Designs, develops, and executes scientific studies.
• Executes scientific studies.
• Applies scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products.
• May participate in development of intellectual property.
• Plans laboratory research.
• May coordinate interdepartmental activities and research.
• Provide technical consultation on projects in area of primary expertise.
• Applies scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products typically 7+ years prior to landing on a product roadmap.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Level 1: One (1) year of experience or a Master's degree plus two (2) years of experience.
• Level 2: Nine (9) years of experience or a Master's degree plus six (6) years of experience or a Ph.D Degree plus four (4) years’ experience. A current government clearance, background investigation, and/ or polygraph are required.
• Level 3: Twelve (12) years of experience or a Master's degree plus nice (9) years of experience or a Ph.D Degree plus seven (7) years’ experience. A current government clearance, background investigation, and/ or polygraph are required.

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and/ or polygraph are required.

We are 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 status, disability status, or any other protected class.
 

OPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Research Support Administrator Level 1 to work in the following locations: 

Baltimore, MD
College Park, MD

Required Experience: The Research Support Administrator will provide administrative and security support to the project. The Research Support Administrator will also coordinate with visitors, travel, meetings, and special handling of VIP guests. Additional responsibilities will include:

• Answer telephones, greet and log-in visitors, and distribute mail.
• Procure supplies for research lab.
• Management of the time accounting system.
• Preform record management.
• Plan and Schedule activities for facility maintenance and improvements.
• Coordination of schedules, meetings and facility tours; arrange for travel and management of travel expense tracking system.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience providing administrative support is required.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer application software such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. 

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

We are 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 status, disability status, or any other protected class.
 

OPS Consulting is seeking an Risk Manager to work in Laurel, MD.

Required Skills:

Fourteen (14) years of experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

• Working knowledge of acquisition, program management, and system engineering process 

• BS degree or higher level of education  

• 10+ years of experience  

• DAWIA, PMP or equivalent certification 

Desired Skills:
                     

• Collaborate with the perform to capture, address, and adjudicate current and future programmatic risks  

• Represent the Leadership Risk Management initiative as a SME for a focused area. Liaise with other teams and performers on risk interdependencies 

• Represent the assigned team’s PMO and technical team as a risk SME to support program reviews, actions and other relevant meetings 

• Coordinate with the integrated master scheduling team and all relevant integration efforts to identify schedule impacts of risk.  

• Report actual and potential cot and performance risk impacts to the assigned team’s PMO for contractual updates.  

• Create risk, issues, and opportunity (RIO) metrics to brief leadership  

Security Clearance: A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

We are 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 status, disability status, or any other protected class.

The Swift Group is seeking a highly skilled RMF Cybersecurity Documentation Consultant with expertise in cybersecurity analysis, the Risk Management Framework (RMF), cloud computing, Agile methodology, and DevSecOps. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and compliance of information systems within cloud environments by applying advanced cybersecurity principles and practices. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to assess, manage, and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
◦ Conduct thorough cybersecurity assessments of information systems, identifying vulnerabilities and potential threats.
◦ Perform risk analysis and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks.
◦ Monitor and analyze security events, providing actionable insights to improve overall security posture.
◦ Implement and manage the RMF process, including categorization, security control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
◦ Develop and maintain security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports (RARs), and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
◦ Guide system owners and stakeholders through the RMF process, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and guidelines.
◦ Evaluate and enhance the security of cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and other cloud service providers.
◦ Implement security controls specific to cloud computing environments, ensuring compliance with cloud security best practices.
◦ Assess and manage risks associated with cloud services, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
◦ Provide expert advice on cybersecurity best practices, risk management, and compliance to internal teams and clients.
◦ Lead security workshops and training sessions to enhance the security awareness and capabilities of the organization.
◦ Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies, and apply this knowledge to improve the organization's security posture.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity analysis, with a focus on RMF and cloud security.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing environments and security controls within AWS, Azure, or similar platforms.
• Experience working within Agile and DevSecOps frameworks, with a focus on integrating security practices.
• In-depth knowledge of federal regulations, standards, and guidelines related to information security (e.g., NIST, FISMA).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or AWS Certified Security Specialty are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must posses an active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.

The Swift Group is looking for a Senior Cloud Platform DevOps Engineer who will set up cloud environments and provision computer networking, storage, and virtual networks. We’re looking for a seasoned DevOps infrastructure engineer to support our clients as they modernize their IT infrastructures and meet their most challenging missions.

As a lead DevOps infrastructure engineer at The Swift Group, you’ll oversee a team of cloud architects and engineers as they manage server configuration for modern cloud solutions. You’ll apply your skills and experience within a DevOps framework to establish or provision virtual machines or networks and use cloud service providers to further our clients’ meaningful missions. 

Required Qualifications: 

• 8+ years of experience in the development of tools and processes to drive DevOps or DevSecOps maturity by automating builds, regression testing, monitoring, and pushing releases across environments
• 8+ years of experience with troubleshooting, triaging, and resolving issues related to CI/CD pipeline failures or slowness
• 5+ years of experience with commercial Cloud service providers, including Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure, containers, serverless architecture, micro-services, Web services, and RESTful API design
• Experience with deploying active AWS or Azure services using Infrastructure-as-Code technologies, including CloudFormation or Terraform
• Experience with provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of software and infrastructure-as-code in a DevOps and continuous delivery environment using automated deployment and testing frameworks
• Experience with deploying CI/CD solutions to Cloud-based environments supporting a continuous integration and development and continuous delivery and release workflow
• Experience with developing API solutions using Infrastructure-as-Code and Cloud-oriented strategies
• Experience working within an Agile and version-controlled environment
• Bachelor’s degree or five or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam required

Desired Qualifications:

Job Description: 

The Swift Group is seeking a Senior Operations Lead to drive operational efficiency, streamline processes, and support company growth. This role requires a strategic leader with deep experience in program execution, financial management, and scaling operations to meet the demands of a rapidly growing defense company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background working with Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) customers, ensuring alignment with mission-critical objectives. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead operational planning and execution, ensuring efficiency across cross-functional teams. 
• Streamline processes by integrating best practices and aligning operations across multiple organizations. 
• Oversee program execution, tracking milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics. 
• Maintain in-depth expertise in full lifecycle budgeting, both at the corporate and program level, ensuring financial discipline and long-term sustainability. 
• Work closely with leadership to develop and implement operational strategies that support business growth and scalability. 
• Drive company scaling efforts, optimizing internal operations to support expansion in the defense sector. 
• Ensure compliance with government contracts, regulations, and policies, with a deep understanding of IC and DoD requirements. 
• Support business development efforts, including proposal coordination, pricing strategies, and operational readiness for new contracts. 
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring adaptability in a fast-paced environment. 
• Assist leadership with internal and external reporting, providing insights on operational effectiveness. 
• Facilitate collaboration between program managers, contracting teams, and technical staff to ensure smooth execution and alignment with mission objectives. 

Required Skills & Experience: 

• Experience working with Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD customers, understanding their unique operational and contractual requirements. 
• Strong background in program execution, financials, and compliance within the defense industry. 
• Proven ability to manage full lifecycle budgeting at both corporate and program levels. 
• Experience scaling a company, including optimizing internal processes, resource planning, and operational efficiency. 
• Ability to integrate and streamline processes across multiple teams or organizations. 
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. 
• Active Security Clearance 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, finance, or a related field. 
• Professional certifications such as PMP or DAWIA III are a plus. 
• Experience working within DoD acquisition, logistics, or program management. 

OPS Consulting is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to work in Laurel, MD.

Job Description:

The Senior Systems Engineer will analyze system requirements and assist in the design and development activities for complex systems. Overall lead of an engineering and development team, the Senior Systems Engineer will guide users in formulating requirements, advise alternative approaches, and conduct feasibility studies. This role will develop technical documentation to include new plans, design, and systems into ongoing operations.

Responsibilities:

• Analyst data from program build activities including programs by focus area.
• Provide trend analysis reports to identify gaps in resources.
• Enhance mapping of resources to programs, high interest areas, threads, strategic initiatives, etc.
• Facilitate the coordination of resource strategies across multiple directorates and organizations.
• Contribute information to responses to RFI's.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related technical discipline from an accredited college or university. May substitute four (4) years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ten (10) years of experience in technical program management and/ or system development team lead.
• Eight (8) years of experience in requirement analysis/ generation and developing systems and software architecture.
• Six (6) years of experience with independent verification and validation of system requirements.
• Knowledge of agency mission systems.
• Knowledge and experience in High Performance Computing, Aerospace, or equivalent programs.

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

The Swift Group is looking for a Senior Web Developer who will design, develop, and produce media elements and interactions that support clear communication and learner interaction and assessment related to adult learning solutions. Learning solutions may include but are not limited to: graphics, websites, web-tools, online courses, Web-Based Trainings (WBTs), and other artifacts to support online, blended, and face-to-face training. Development efforts will facilitate the Sponsor's mission to support training.

Required Qualifications: 

• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in a training environment. 
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience using Joomla site design and site administration.
• Demonstrated experience developing WBTs, online training courses, websites, or other e-learning solutions. 
• Demonstrated experience with the Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Bridge, PDF as well as Dreamweaver, After Effects, or other similar software products. 
• Demonstrated experience with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and HTML 
• Demonstrated experience with MS PowerPoint, MS OneNote, MS Word. 
• Demonstrated experience solving complex application development problems.
• Demonstrated experience providing advice and recommendations on product design. 
• Demonstrated experience Adobe Captivate
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining websites. 
• Demonstrated experience creating print products such as posters, books, and presentation materials. 
• Demonstrated experience using content creation and management tools for web design, web development, programming, graphic design, animation, videography, photography and audio recording, editing and distribution. 
• Demonstrated experience using JIRA or other IT ticket or work tracking system. 
• Accessing and using images/graphics from ENVATO, Shutterstock, and other subscription platforms.
• HS Diploma
• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Qualifications:

OPS Consulting LLC is seeking a Signals Analyst based out of Annapolis Junction, MD.

Required Skills:

• Experience must be in signals analysis (COMINT, ELINT, FISINT, and/ or PROFORMA)
• Engineering or aerospace, communications, electronic or industrial systems

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, a physical science, or a related technical field. 

Security Clearance: A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

The Swift Group is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer to join our dynamic team, supporting complex software development projects for the Intelligence Community (IC). In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience in full-stack development, database design, and software testing to create and maintain high-performance applications. You'll work in an agile environment, using cutting-edge technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, React, and PostgreSQL, while supporting a wide range of IC customers. If you are a problem solver with a strong technical background and a passion for innovative software solutions, this position offers an exciting opportunity for you to make an impact. Th location is Chantilly, VA.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot frameworks for full-stack software development.
• Proficiency in React for front-end development, ensuring intuitive and responsive user interfaces.
• In-depth knowledge of PostgreSQL for database design, management, and optimization.
• Familiarity with multiple scripting languages, as the team is undergoing a rewrite of various systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent education, certifications, or work experience.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of related experience in software development, with a proven track record of delivering complex applications.
• TS/SCI Security clearance with Polygraph

The Swift Group is seeking an experienced Software Developer (Automation & Cloud) with a minimum of 11 years of experience to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. The program delivers Enterprise Computing engineering services, providing modern technology solutions that operate both on-premises and in cloud environments. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing new automation capabilities using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices and establishing a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline.

This position is located in the Herndon, VA area. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new automation capabilities using industry best practices.
• Establish and maintain a CI/CD pipeline for continuous software delivery and integration.
• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java and C# (C Sharp).
• Implement solutions in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.
• Utilize DevOps tools and practices, including release management, orchestration, and code repository tools such as:
  • Jira, GitHub, Jenkins.
• Use various scripting languages to create and deploy solutions based on stakeholder requirements.
• Architect, implement, and maintain cloud-based solutions in the sponsor cloud environment.
• Document Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and standards of practice for tiered maintenance support.
• Regularly interface with senior management to provide updates and address technical concerns.
• Deliver weekly status reports to leadership, ensuring project visibility and accountability.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 11 years of relevant experience in software development, automation, and cloud computing.
• Strong experience in developing applications with Java and C# (C Sharp).
• Hands-on experience working with cloud services such as AWS and Azure.
• Experience implementing and maintaining DevOps practices and tools such as Jira, GitHub, and Jenkins.
• Proficiency in scripting languages to create automation solutions based on stakeholder requirements.
• Experience in architecting, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions.
• Strong documentation skills to support operational processes and standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with senior management and stakeholders.
• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required 

Desired Qualifications:

The Swift Group is seeking a talented and experienced Software Developer SME to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing both web and client/server applications, leveraging your deep expertise in full-stack development. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team to build high-performance applications while applying your strong skills in Java, Typescript, frontend frameworks, and database management. If you have a passion for software development and a desire to solve complex technical challenges in an agile environment, we want to hear from you! The location is Chantilly, VA.

Required Skills:

• Hands-on experience programming web and client/server applications using Java, Typescript/JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Hibernate/JPA for backend development.
• Demonstrated experience with frontend frameworks such as Vue, React, or Angular.
• Proficiency in database design and querying using SQL and Oracle.
• Solid hands-on experience with version control systems like Git (GitHub, GitLab, etc.).
• Proven experience with RESTful APIs and web services development.
• Experience working in Agile Development environments, following Scrum or other agile methodologies.
• H.S Diploma
• TS/SCI Security clearance with Polygraph

Desired Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Linux-based or Windows-based systems and shell scripting.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and their associated tools and services.
• Experience with build automation technologies such as Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, etc.
• Hands-on experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit, Groovy, and Cypress.
• Experience with application servers like WebSphere or Tomcat.
• Familiarity with Maximo for asset management solutions.
• Experience with older versions of Spring Boot.
• Familiarity with Groovy on Grails for rapid application development.
• Bachelor’s Degree

The Swift Group is seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our team. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing complex software capabilities for computer-based systems. Will work closely with other talented engineers to create software solutions that meet the needs of our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must have a strong working knowledge and experience developing Java based software capabilities. 
• Should have an inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing skills. 
• Must also possess strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines. 
• Will work in a fast-paced, small business environment with our talented team. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava) and a Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Experience in designing enterprise APIs
• Experience in RESTful web services
• Experience in Microservices architecture
• Experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigms
• Experience with the agile software lifecycle
• Has a proven ability to learn quickly and works well both independently as well as in a team setting
• Experience with the Linux operating system
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven)
• Must be able to work a hybrid schedule out of our Columbia, MD office
• US Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance required

Preferred Requirements:

• DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer.
• A current Secret level security clearance is required.
• Experience in cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure).
• Experience in distributed databases, NoSQL databases, full text-search engines (e.g. Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Solr) 
• Scripting experience is a huge plus.
• Prior experience or familiarity with our Big Data Platform is a plus.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise, etc.)

Title: Software Engineer

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

OPS Consulting is seeking Software Engineers to work in Annapolis Junction, MD.  The Software Engineer (SWE) will develop, maintain, enhance, and resolve diverse and complex software systems. Working individually and as part of a team, the SWE will utilize software development and software design methodologies, provide input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the­ shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis.

Required Experience: 

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Level 0: No experience is required.

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree totaling four (4) years.

Level 1: Seven (7) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree totaling eleven (11) years.

Level 2: Fourteen (14) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree totaling eighteen (18) years.

Level 3: Twenty (20) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree totaling twenty- four (24) years.

OPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Security Controls Assessor to:

• Conduct verification and validation for security compliance of all information systems, products, and components
• Analyze design specifications, design documentation, configuration practices and procedures, and operational practices and procedures
• Provide identification of non-compliance of security requirements and possible mitigations to requirements that are not in compliance
• Conduct on-site evaluations
• Validate the security requirements of the information system
• Verify and validates that the system meets the security requirements
• Provide vulnerability assessment of the system
• Coordinate penetration testing
• Provide a comprehensive verification and validation report (certification report) for the information system
• Provide process improvement recommendations
• Assist the Government to draft standards and guidelines for usage
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• At least 12  years demonstrated experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) as a Security Controls Assessor.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering may be substituted for 4 years of experience
• Experience in security or system engineering in five or more areas, including: telecommunications concepts, operating systems, databases/DBMS, middleware, applications, web-servers, SANS/Netaps, Active Directory, firewalls, and controlled interfaces
• This is a CWIP Billet per DoD Directive 8570-1 and must meet specified certification requirements defined and documented by the TTO COR – IAT III or IAM III.

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

Responsibilities:
Managing the day-to-day general accounting operations and functions including:

• Payroll Processing
  • Semi-monthly payroll processing
  • GL entries and reconciliations
• Invoicing
  • Semi-monthly timesheet processing
  • Generate weekly, semi-monthly and monthly invoices per contract requirements
  • Monthly customer deliverables
  • Update project funds and dates as funding is received
• Accounts Payable
  • Employee reimbursement processing
  • Invoice processing
• Accounts Receivable
  • Post cash deposits as payments are received
• Assist with DCAA and bank audits/ reviews
• Special projects and reporting
• Other duties as directed

Required Experience:
A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate skills related to managerial and cost accounting.  Other required skills include:

• 2-5 years accounting experience
• Technologically savvy; particularly able to work well in MS Office Suite (especially: Excel, Office 365 and SharePoint)
• Extremely attentive to details
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Able to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Experience working in a small, entrepreneurial business environment

Desired Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or similar field from an accredited college or university is preferred
• Payroll processing experience is preferred
• Experience working in a consulting environment is preferred
• Ability to manage and support Costpoint software is a plus

The Swift Group is looking for a skilled and experienced Systems Administrator to join our technical support team. This role is responsible for managing, deploying, and troubleshooting systems across a variety of platforms, including Mac OS and Windows. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in system infrastructure, supporting large userbases, and working with both hardware and software issues in diverse environments. If you're passionate about keeping systems running smoothly and providing excellent technical support, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team. The location is McLean, VA.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience managing systems utilizing Mac Open Directory.
• Proven experience managing and deploying Mac OS 10+ and Windows-based workstations.
• Strong understanding of databases, servers, and other system infrastructure, including network switches, routers, workstations, and standalone systems.
• Experience working with large userbases, responding to troubleshooting tickets, managing access control, and addressing other end-user requests.
• Experience surveying sites and identifying network and system issues.
• Proven experience troubleshooting network, server, and stand-alone Apple and Windows-based workstation hardware, as well as compatibility of applications between operating system manufacturers and across OS versions.
• H.S Diploma.
• Requires some travel.
• TS/SCI Security clearance with Polygraph.

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OPS Consulting is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator 3 to work in College Park, MD.

Required Experience:

• Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems.
• Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
• Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provides Tier 1 Help Desk and Tier 2 Escalation problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.
• Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to client management and internal customers.
• Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.
• Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components.  
• Implements operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

Qualifications:

• Fifteen (15) years' experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Security Clearance: 

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

We are 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 status, disability status, or any other protected class.

The Swift Group is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer (Citrix and NetScaler Engineer) with a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience to support enterprise environments with Citrix and NetScaler solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Citrix infrastructure, with a strong focus on NetScaler technologies.

This position is located in the Herndon, VA area. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert support and administration for Citrix NetScaler environments.
• Architect and design Citrix Gateway solutions to meet business requirements.
• Implement and manage NetScaler SDX, MPX, and VPX platforms.
• Configure and manage Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) on NetScaler.
• Monitor and troubleshoot XenDesktop user experience issues and performance concerns.
• Administer pooled licensing for efficient resource allocation.
• Collaborate with network teams to design and install NetScaler appliances, including:
  • VLANs, subnetting, and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP).
• Provide day-to-day support for Citrix Virtual Applications and Desktops in enterprise environments running on Hyper-V, Nutanix, and VMware.
• Create and maintain NetScaler policies, including:
  • Responder and rewrite policies for traffic management and optimization.
• Develop and implement custom HTML pages for NetScaler solutions.
• Document system changes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
• Stay updated with emerging Citrix and NetScaler technologies and provide recommendations for improvements.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 11 years of relevant work experience in Citrix and NetScaler environments.
• Strong experience with NetScaler and Citrix technologies, including configuration and troubleshooting.
• In-depth knowledge of NetScaler architecture, including SDX, MPX, and VPX platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Citrix Gateway and GSLB solutions.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting XenDesktop user experience issues in enterprise environments.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts related to VLANs, subnetting, and LACP.
• Experience in virtualization technologies, including Hyper-V, Nutanix, and VMware.
• Ability to create, modify, and maintain NetScaler policies with responder and rewrite functionalities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required 

Desired Qualifications:

The Swift Group is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to perform a variety of engineering analyses, software and hardware development, integration, testing, maintenance tasks, and support duties. The ideal candidate will support Azure infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, resolve problems, and integrate new capabilities. If you thrive in a small team environment and work independently, this role may be a perfect fit.

This position is located in the Herndon, VA area. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, deploy, and maintain Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions with a focus on Microsoft Intune, Android, and iOS devices.
• Ensure mobile device compliance with company policies and provide troubleshooting and solutions for issues.
• Research and implement the best methods for installing and deploying applications in the Azure Cloud.
• Monitor and evaluate applications, Cloud/Azure Virtual Desktop (VDI) environments, and application deployments.
• Work with mobile devices, operating systems, MDM solutions, security protocols, apps, enrollments, and end users.
• Research, propose, and deliver on new technical requirements and capabilities.
• Provide Tier 3 engineering support for Windows 10 (and higher) desktop operating systems, including establishing new build and deployment methods.
• Troubleshoot and support Windows Server 2019 (and higher) technologies.
• Provide engineering support for Microsoft Azure Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Document system changes and updates.
• Support other Tier 3 and Tier 4 personnel with user issues, including application assistance, network troubleshooting, and other support needs.
• Create and deliver briefings to customers at various levels.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience.
• Strong collaboration skills within a team and with stakeholders.
• Experience with Mobile Application Management (MAM) and best practices.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain best practice workflows for software requests, procurement, and deployments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud/Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) solutions for maintaining software.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructures and services.
• Significant engineering experience supporting Windows platform environments with the following core Microsoft technologies:
• Windows 10 (and higher) desktop operating systems
  • Windows Server 2019 (and higher)
  • Active Directory
  • Group Policy
  • DNS, DHCP
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Robust troubleshooting skills for mobile and desktop environments.
• Ability to develop and deploy best practice architectures for Windows and cloud solutions.
• Capability to monitor and evaluate mobile device environments effectively.
• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required 

Desired Qualifications:

OPS Consulting is seeking a Systems Engineer to work in Laurel, MD.

Responsibilities:

As a System Engineer (SE) at OPS Consulting, you will be responsible for analyzing user requirements, concept of operations documents and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. You will contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents. Experience guiding system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

Required Skills:

• Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents
• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s)- Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software facility, and personnel components
• Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination
• Participate in an integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations
• Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents
• Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle
• Allocate real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem components
• Derive from the system requirements an understanding of stakeholder needs, functions that may be logically inferred and implied as essential to system effectiveness
• Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable and verifiable
• Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions
• Participate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces test procedures) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers
• Define the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan
• Develop system design solution that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis
• Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality, integrity, Non repudiation and Availability); Basic information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification Authentication, Access Control Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, mandatory access control bashing, key management )
• Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structure (WBS), work packages and the integrated master plan (IMP)

Basic Qualifications:

Level 1:

• Minimum of seven 7 years of relevant SE experience.

• BS in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Level 2: 

• Minimum of 14 years of relevant SE experience.
• BS in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Level 3: 

• Minimum of 20 years of relevant SE experience.
• BS in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

The Swift Group is actively seeking experienced Systems Engineers with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Windows systems engineering, configuration management, and scripting, with the ability to work in a dynamic and highly secure IT environment. Candidates should possess excellent troubleshooting skills and a strong understanding of the engineering lifecycle.

This position is located in the Herndon, VA area. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on support and expertise in Tanium for endpoint security and management.
• Manage and troubleshoot Windows 10 environments, including the creation, modification, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of Windows Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Utilize Microsoft System Configuration Manager (SCCM and MECM), MDT, and OSD deployment methods for efficient system deployment and management.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and other scripting languages.
• Work with Microsoft Active Directory to support enterprise authentication and access control.
• Provide virtualization support using VMware and Hyper-V technologies.
• Follow the full engineering lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solutions design, testing, documentation, and implementation.
• Support multi-tiered, highly secure IT environments with a strong understanding of client (thick and thin) and server operating systems, networking hardware, protocols, and system integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently across various platforms.
• Work independently and proactively to learn new technologies and provide innovative solutions.
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing technical support and customer service.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the mission objectives.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in systems engineering and IT operations.
• Strong experience with Tanium for security and endpoint management.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Group Policy Objects (GPOs), SCCM, MECM, MDT, and OSD deployment.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and its various components.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms, including VMware and Hyper-V.
• Solid troubleshooting and analytical skills in IT environments.
• Strong initiative and self-learning capabilities in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.
• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required 

Desired Qualifications:

OPS Consulting is seeking a Target Analyst Reporter (TAR 1) to work in Augusta, GA.

Description:
The TAR 1 will prioritize, assess, evaluate, and report on information in Augusta, GA. The TAR 1 will also write reports, requiring significant editing, run basic queries, and be familiar with basic SIGINT reporting policies.
 

Required Experience:

• At least 3 years demonstrated experience as a Target Analyst Reporter.
• Experience in drafting and/or editing for release finished, serialized SIGINT product reports.
• Ability to author reports based off simple traffic or a limited amount of traffic.
• Knowledgeable of various technologies and/or topics to identify analytic vectors.
• Experienced in the principles and methods of exploiting foreign communications and communication systems to identify, collect, analyze process, and disseminate SIGINT information in accordance with established requirements and priorities.
• Experienced in the use of software applications and databases associated with SIGINT report writing and target development.

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking a Target Analyst Reporter Level 2 to work in Annapolis Junction, MD.
 
Job Description:
OPS Consulting is seeking an experienced professional to prioritize, assess, evaluate and report information obtained from collection, network evaluation and analysis, combined with related collateral sources when appropriate to provide synthesized product to customers. Write reports which may require significant editing; may require assistance in determining reportability of an activity; requires assistance in locating reportable information (i.e. can only run basic queries or may require raw information to be provided); may require assistance in determining the focus of report; is familiar with basic SIGINT reporting policies; may require familiarization with SIGINT and collateral report repositories to conduct research that would enhance reporting the ability to pull information from multiple sources and combine it into reports/products in response to requests by management and external customers.
 
Required Experience:

• At least 9 years demonstrated experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) as a Target Digital Network Analyst.  Bachelor's Degree can be counted for four (4) years experience.  (BA + 5 years)
• Knowledgeable of various technologies and/or topics to identify analytic vectors.
• Experienced in the use of software applications and databases associated with SIGINT report writing and target development.
• Demonstrated application of advanced SIGINT reporting, e.g. the use of STI, unusual timelines, Post-Publication actions, RFIs, etc.
• Familiar with SIGINT and collateral report repositories and demonstrates incorporating independent research to enhance reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to independently discover reportable information within office workflow tools.

Title: Target Digital Network Analyst

Locations:

Annapolis Junction, MD

Salt Lake City, UT

OPS Consulting is seeking an experienced professional to conduct advanced analysis of collection and open-source data to ensure target continuity, to profile targets and their activities. Must have an understanding of the principles and methods of exploiting communications and communication systems to identify, collect, analyze process and disseminate information in accordance with established requirements and priorities; analyzes DNI data for reportable intelligence information and building target profiles; maintain appropriate databases for targeting, tasking, and analysis; perform sustained target analysis and enhancement through the use of DNI and DNR analytic techniques; analyze DNI data to identify new access development opportunities for follow-on collection requirements; identify intelligence gaps and evaluating the intelligence gathered in order to either tailor current collection or enable new collection to close the gaps.

Required Qualifications:

• Level 1: At least 6 years demonstrated experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) as a Target Digital Network Analyst.  Bachelor's Degree can be counted for four (4) years experience.  (BA + 2 years)
• Level 2: At least 9 years demonstrated experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) as a Target Digital Network Analyst.  Bachelor's Degree can be counted for four (4) years experience.  (BA + 5 years)
• Level 3: At least 12 years demonstrated experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) as a Target Digital Network Analyst.  (BA + 8 years)
• Level 4: At least 15 years demonstrated experience within the Department of Defense (DoD) as a Target Digital Network Analyst.  (BA + 11 years)
• Prior demonstrated experience in the use of software applications and databases associated with network analysis and target development.
• Capable of running basic DNI and DNR queries to answer specific questions with existing customer tools.
• Possess a basic understanding internet protocols, digital telecommunications technologies, and internet routing.
• Possess a basic understanding of SIGINT collection.
• Capable of basic target discovery and collection triage.

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

The Swift Group is looking for a Targeting Officer in support of a program supporting an Intelligence Community customer.  The successful candidate will work as a member of a government-contractor team supporting the cyber operations mission.  Work will be performed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment inside a government facility in the WMA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical research using client tools, technical analysis and report writing
• Operational concept development and stakeholder engagement of highly complex and highly dynamic mission requirements
• Utilize a variety of analytical methodologies (target analysis, link/relationship discovery and analysis, temporal analysis etc) to address both tactical and strategic mission objectives
• Communicate highly complex technical information to non-technical and technical audiences

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience performing analysis on a variety of data sets (both technical and non-technical) to find elements of interest
• Demonstrated ability to utilize and manipulate data derived from computer/mobile devices, and/or network activity in support of mission requirements
• Demonstrated experience of technical analysis techniques in support of technical mission requirements
• Familiarity with IC cyber activities
• Demonstrated experience as a technical and/or HUMINT targeter
• Demonstrated strong analytic, writing, and briefing skills of targeting research to senior officials
• BA/BS Degree or equivalent years of experience or 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• US citizenship with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in Intelligence Operations / Analysis / Support to Field Operations 
• Experience identifying targeting leads through the exploitation of all-source databases to craft targeting packages
• Experience using customer databases to monitor field traffic and communicate with field offices
• Formal CI training and/or certifications
• Overseas experience supporting collection operations and information sharing
• Foreign languages skills
• MA/MS Degree

The Swift Group is looking for a Technical Targeter in support of a program supporting an Intelligence Community customer.  The successful candidate will work as a member of a government-contractor team supporting the cyber operations mission.  Work will be performed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment inside a government facility in the WMA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical research using client tools, technical analysis and report writing
• Operational concept development and stakeholder engagement of highly complex and highly dynamic mission requirements
• Utilize a variety of analytical methodologies (target analysis, link/relationship discovery and analysis, temporal analysis etc) to address both tactical and strategic mission objectives
• Communicate highly complex technical information to non-technical and technical audiences

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience performing analysis on a variety of data sets (both technical and non-technical) to find elements of interest
• Demonstrated ability to utilize and manipulate data derived from computer/mobile devices, and/or network activity in support of mission requirements
• Demonstrated experience of technical analysis techniques in support of technical mission requirements
• Familiarity with IC cyber activities
• Demonstrated experience as a technical and/or HUMINT targeter
• Demonstrated strong analytic, writing, and briefing skills of targeting research to senior officials
• BA/BS Degree or equivalent years of experience or 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• US citizenship with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

OPS Consulting is seeking a Technical Writer to work in Laurel, MD.

Job Descriptions:

The Technical Writer will write and edit technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how to documentation, end- user guides for capabilities, data flow documentation, and formatting for publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals, and technical publications.
• Gather technical information, prepares written text.
• Maintain a current internal documentation library.
• Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio, etc.
• Understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents for program/ project of similar complexity.
• Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences.
• Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials.
• Coordinate layout and design of documents.
• Work on all phases of documentation.
• Review work products of others for compliance with technical manual agency data standards DS-89.

Requirements:

Level 1: Two (2) years of experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope. Associate’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Two (2) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for an Associate’s degree.

Level 2: Six (6) years of experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

Level 3: Eight (8) years of experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. A Master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to six (6) years of experience. Four (4) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

Level 4: Ten (10) years of experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. A PhD may be substituted for six (6) years of experience, reducing the requirement to four (4) years of experience. A Master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to eight (8) years of experience. Four (4) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking a Test and Evaluation Lead to work in Laurel, MD. 

As a Test and Evaluation Lead Support Engineer at OPS Consulting, you will be responsible for leading the development of test strategies, technical test designs, and post-test analysis. You will also apply statistical T&E expertise to research efforts. You will support partner teams with a focus on analysis for sustaining and improving both yield and performance. Additionally, you will track performers yield excursions with root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
 

Required Skills:

• Experience performing hardware testing.
• Experience dealing with many diverse requirements, including both environmental and functional.
• Experience developing test strategies and plans at a variety of levels from component through system.
• Experience with analysis of complex data and application of knowledge gained from that analysis to applying root cause and corrective actions, steer future testing, and positively influence future designs.
• Experience driving test related issues to resolution for the successful completion of tasks according to program schedule.
• Experience with data acquisition, real-time control, monitoring, modeling, or simulation.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of testing and evaluation in cross engineering and scientific disciplines.
• Experience evaluating test strategies and plans to determine technical adequacy based on requirements and specifications.
• Self-starter with good work ethic and proven ability to work as part of a team with a diverse background and common goals.
• Effective communication skills, to include both written and verbal.

Desired Skills:

• Experience using software for semi-automated testing and test analysis.
• Experience performing test and evaluation on research, development, production, and deployment of major systems.
• Experience automating testing and/or calibration.

Security Clearance: A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

We are 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 status, disability status, or any other protected class.

OPS Consulting LLC  is seeking an UAF (Unified Architecture Framework) Architect based out of Laurel, MD.

Description:

At OPS Consulting you will be responsible for using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) expertise in building and maintaining UAF Meta-Model profile extensions and Viewpoints in the Cameo Enterprise Architecture tool suite. Cameo systems modeling proficiency with all SysML model types, including executable behavior models, is essential to the System-of-Systems (SoS) architecture development effort. You will use Reference Architectures and design patterns to enhance model template re-use. You will develop and apply metrics to assure architecture quality and integrity. You will also capture and analyze requirements and technical performance measures.

Required Skills:

• Experience dealing with difficult requirements, including functional/performance/interfaces/environmental/security.
• Experience dealing with diverse stakeholders, aggressive schedules, and challenging risk profiles.
• Expertise in using SysML to capture and document use cases, block, internal block, activity, sequence, and parametric diagrams.
• Expertise with Cameo Systems Modeler/Enterprise Architect tool suite in documenting system architectures.
• Experience creating UAF profile extensions and maintaining the integrity of the meta-model.
• Self-starter with good work ethic and proven ability to work as part of a team with a diverse background and common goals.
• Effective communication skills, to include both written and verbal.

Desired Skills:

• Experience as a Cameo systems administrator.

Security Clearance: A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

We are 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 status, disability status, or any other protected class.

OPS Consulting is seeking a UX Developer to work in Laurel, MD.

Required Experience:

•    Demonstrated experience in planning designing, and programming Web sites using MediaWiki including MediaWiki templates and extensions (e.g. Semantic MediaWiki)
•    Demonstrated experience with designing and developing graphical user interfaces for navigating complex engineering designs - familiarity with CAD tools is desired
•    Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and implementing intuitive user navigation strategies for different user bases
•    Demonstrated experience managing multi-media content in MediaWiki (in particular text, mathematical equations, and images)
•    Demonstrate experience developing and enforcing design/layout standards for dynamically updated content
•    Demonstrated experience generating summary reports from Wiki content Experience supporting scientific and engineering users
•    Experience with both Windows and Linux environments
•    Experience with NSA plugins for integration with NSA security processes Experience developing solutions in stand-alone environments (no Internet access)

Required Skills: MediaWiki, HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, Python, SQL

Desired Experience:
•    Installation, maintenance, and upgrading MediaWiki installations Content and knowledge management
•    Implementation of access control and security policies Graphics design
•    Containerization using Docker, Wiki user training

Desired Skills: Perl, C/C++, Java-based client-server architectures, system administration on Linux systems

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

OPS Consulting is seeking a Webmaster to work in Laurel, MD.
 
Responsibilities:

• Serve as a project manager for the web team’s tasks 
• Help to identify, define, capture, requirements and prepare plans and roadmaps for design, development and release 
• Coordinate, manage, and communicate project plans, requirements, and version releases by working closely with USG stakeholders and other team members  
• Performs traffic analysis, user polls, UX analysis to ensure communication/usage optimization including periodic testing and user testing to ensure it is functioning as intended as that user needs are being met 
• Plans, creates, executes and manages the web design/structure/strategy to ensure users experience principles are being applied, branding standards are met 
• Ensures security protocols are being followed and addressed, and removing accesses as appropriate. Monitor the Confluence space on a regular basis to ensure usage is following Terms of Use/Usage Agreement 
• Collaborates and works with a larger team to plan, design, and implement new features or components as identified by leadership and USG stakeholders  
• Work closely with content owners SME authors in various mission areas to identify content and UX needs of the end user and draft site content for review (including text, files, graphics and more) 
• Designs and creates various forms of media for publishing through the site or in other digital formats 
• Experience creating/managing Confluence spaces and instances including permissions 
• Uses knowledge of Confluence and other corporate tools available to deliver requested capabilities or requirements (e.g. when to integrate SharePoint, Casport, or other corporate online services/solutions) 
• Experience with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is required 
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud tools is helpful  

Required Skills:

• Seven (7) years of experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Desired Skills:

• Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. 

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.