Systems Architect

Job DescriptionJob Description Job Description We seek a Systems Architect ready to be part of the movement to support efforts against CBRN threats by leveraging data, analytics, AI, and automation. Collaborate with multi-intelligence and multi-domain systems to integrate critical data across various domains. Focus on data gathering, standardization, communication, and integration into a command data model. Enhance situational awareness and threat forecasting through predictive analytics, providing decision-makers with dynamic data access and visualizations to optimize response planning. Job Details & Tasks: Must be able to commute to the Greater DC area 2-3 days/week. Analyze and assess software development or data acquisition requirements and determine optimum, cost-effective solutions. Support and work with a hybrid team of analysts, engineers, and developers to conduct research, build and deploy complex but easy-to-use analytical capabilities, and/or devise a development plan. Works with data scientists, UX designers, cognitive scientists, developers, and testers to compose cohesive and sound designs that form the basis of scalable solutions. Optimizes software designs and architectures to deliver desired performance targets and devises tooling and methodologies to profile execution and capture performance metrics. Job Requirements: An active Secret security clearance, and a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance is strongly . 7-10 years demonstrated experience in scripting (IE: Python or R) 7-10 years direct experience in big data programming (IE Python or Java) AI/ML model development, containerization, and productization Direct work and well versed in Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI systems Knowledge Graph construction and reasoning experience, including property graph or RDF model frameworks Experience with Elasticsearch and related indexing technologies Experience performing research in Data Analytics or Big Data (significant experience in direct support of military or intelligence community) This experience should demonstrate progressive technical development and mission-focused outcomes Significant experience dealing with open source, publicly available information (PAI) data sources and/or forensic media (i.e., DOMEX) Previous experience developing predictive algorithms Experience supporting cybersecurity or network security operations. Familiarity with social network analysis, supply chain analysis, forensic accounting, pattern of life, natural processing, social media analysis, classification algorithms, and/or image processing Experience blending analytical methodologies and leveraging existing COTS/GOTS/OS tools in unconventional manners. Experience with Advana . Note: This opportunity is contingent upon the awarding of a bid. We are conducting screenings and interviews to ensure a suitable fit for both candidates and our organization. Successful candidates will receive contingent offers based on mutual agreement, demonstrating our commitment to collaboration upon securing the project. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our team. The tentative start date for this project is December 2, 2024 Project Background: Advana is the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s (CDAO) enterprise-wide, multi-domain data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) platform that provides all DoD military and civilian decision makers, analysts, and builders with enterprise data, tools, and capabilities—all in a scalable, reliable, and secure environment. Jointly managed by the DoD CDAO Mission Analytics and Enterprise Platforms and Services Directorates, the mission of Advana is to accelerate decision advantage by making data, analytics, and AI widely accessible, understandable, and actionable across DoD. To do this, the Advana platform hosts curated analytics applications in a total of 13 DoD business domains, to include logistics, people and health, intelligence and security, readiness and global force management, etc.; it provides market-leading, self-service tools to perform data exploration, model development, data visualization, and other analysis activities; and it provides both users and builders on-demand data, analytics, and AI capabilities via a DoD-wide platform. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Constellation West will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) About The Organization Constellation West is an award winning company that delivers Information Technology (IT) engineering services and solutions and non-IT subject matter expertise worldwide. Established in 1997, Constellation West is an industry leader, partnering with key organizations. As a prime contractor or subcontractor, we have a continual list of opportunities to fill nationwide with multiple agencies such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and the intelligence community. Many positions supporting the U.S. federal government require our employees to be granted security clearances. Constellation West strives to provide fully integrated solutions that cover all aspects of system and network engineering, administration, and management. We believe in attracting the right people ready to take on exciting challenges and be part of a dynamic team. Are you one of them? Do you have the expertise and knowledge to solve complex problems? If yes, join us and be a part of an exhilarating work environment that rewards your hard work and dedication. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference Benefits include but are not limited to: Tuition reimbursement Competitive 401(k) plan Competitive Health Benefits 11 Paid Holidays Start accruing PTO on Day 1 Veteran Hiring Preference Constellation West is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V