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DevSecOps Engineer

Company: Concept Plus

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 16, 2024

Concept Plus, a growing consulting firm, is seeking a Configuration Manager with DevSecOps experience to join their Scrum Team. The role involves modernizing a legacy application, provisioning and maintaining DevSecOps environments on AWS, and managing DSO Jenkins pipeline. The ideal candidate should have a Secret Clearance, relevant AWS certifications, and experience with IaaS, DevOps tools, container tech, and security tools. Concept Plus offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Project Manager - VA OIT

Company: Prestige Development Group

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 16, 2024

<p>VPD Government Solutions is a rapidly growing employeecentric professional services company providing Strategic Communications amp Stakeholder Engagement Acquisition and Grants Management PMO IT PMO and Data Analysis amp Governance support to our federal clients Our employees proudly serve as trusted advisors and innovative problem solvers for our clients We are seeking a <b>Project Manager VA OIT Communications <b>to join our diverse and talented team <p> <p><b>Position Overview <b><p> <p>The Project Manager will provide a full range of project management activities to support the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information and Technology with the development and implementation of strategic communications strategies products and tools This position will act as a thought leader and be responsible for providing technical oversight and guidance for all contractor personnel and will closely monitor the work of contract staff to ensure quality and follow through for the client The PM will support the Office of Communications with maturing the strategic communication functions and the approach to developing and delivering high impact communication products services and activities that showcase VAs vision for a worldclass digital experience for Veterans and their loved ones The PM will be required to cultivate sophisticated creative strategic communication expertise in support of complex IT system development and delivery for largescale IT organizations<p> <p><b>Responsibilities <b><p> <p>Track monitor report standardize and oversee project cost schedule and performance measures in a dynamic environment <p> <p>Provide advice organization planning direction and management of contractor staff to ensure that goals and objectives of the project as well as problem resolution and customer satisfaction are accomplished within prescribed time frames and parameters <p> <p>Manage multifunctional project development work by identifying critical path activities and facilitating collaboration of technical and operational experts as required to drive progress forward <p> <p>Develop and maintain project management plan drive schedule identify and mitigate project risks facilitate collaboration of multidisciplinary specialists and generate project documentation metrics decision papers and reporting <p> <p>Perform quality assurance checks on project artifacts and deliverables <p> <p>Provide technical and administrative leadership of tasks including financial management and review of work products for correctness quality completeness and followthrough <p> <p>Prepare documentation such as the scope of work technical reviews and miscellaneous reports <p> <p>Provide expertise in strategic communication specialties to share OITs delivery of worldclass bestingovernment IT products and services to Veterans <p> <p>Lead a team who are responsible for strategic communication content creation marketing and public relations Congressional communication and graphic design and accessibility of digital communication <p> <p>Produce executivelevel presentation material status updates information papers and white papers as required <p> <p>Manage stakeholder engagement continuously inform and educate stakeholders on planning processes <p> <p>Collaborate and consult with internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement best practices <p> <p>Perform other duties as assigned<p> <p><b>Qualifications <b><p> <p> Bachelors degree required<p> <p>Project Management Professional PMP certification preferred <p> <p>Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in project management and strategic communications <p> <p>Knowledge of and experience with the VA OIT programmatic areas<p> <p>Success developing strategic communications and outreach campaigns digital communications and engagement change management and strategic messaging and resource development <p> <p>Expertise analyzing work processes and internal systems for effectiveness and efficiencies <p> <p>Experience working with Veterans and Veteran stakeholder communities is a plus<p> <p> US Citizenship required <p> <p><b>Desired <b><p> <p><b>Why work for VPD <b><p> <p>● VPD is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work in 20222023 See more about what our employees think Working at VPD Government Solutions | Great Place to Work®● Robust employee benefits package beginning on 1st of the month following hire date including health dental vision life and disability insurance ● 401k with 5 employer matching immediate vesting <p> <p>● Flexible time off program including 3 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays ● Professional development opportunities <p> <p>● Employeecentric work culture including company sponsored events happy hours and teambuilding opportunities frequent communicationsinformation sharing from Leadership supportive and positive teamwork environment open door policy etc <p> <p><b>Work Location <b>Washington DC <b> Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information and Technology<b><p> <p>VPD is ServiceDisabled Veteran Owned Small Business SDVOSB and is an Equal Opportunity Employer <p> <p>● VPD Uses EVerify Right to Work Poster <p> <p>● VPD Uses EVerify Participation Notice <p> <p>Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws <p> <p>● EEOC Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal <p> <p>● EEO is the Law Federal ContractorsSubcontractors <p> <p>● Employee Polygraph Protection Act <p> <p>● Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision<p>

Data Engineer (Sr.) - U.S. Citizenship Required

Company: CGI

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 16, 2024

CGI Federal is seeking a Senior Data Engineer with US citizenship and a DHS EOD/Public Trust clearance. The role involves working with solution architecture, engineering, and portal/dashboard teams to develop data visualizations and support data analytics. The engineer will collaborate with cloud architecture and operations teams to support the client's mission and implement cybersecurity COTS offerings. Required qualifications include 5+ years of experience in data analytics, ETL processes, and SQL/Python scripting. Desired qualifications include cybersecurity knowledge, Elastic Kibana development, and AWS Glue/Athena/QuickSight experience. CGI offers competitive compensation and a supportive work culture.

Director of Contracts (remote)

Company: Ad Hoc

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 16, 2024

Ad Hoc is a digital services company that assists the federal government in enhancing public services through digital transformation. The Contracts Director role involves leading the Contracts Department, managing contract lifecycle functions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. Key responsibilities include drafting, negotiating contracts, managing the Contracts team, and maintaining contractual relationships. The role requires familiarity with government contracting laws, including FAR, ITAR, and OFCCP. Ad Hoc LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering a competitive salary range of $144,854 - $192,564.

Mgr Project Execution

Company: Exelon

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 16, 2024

Exelon is a Fortune 200 company with a mission to power a cleaner, brighter future. They are seeking problem solvers and innovators to join their team of 19,000 colleagues serving over 10 million customers. The company values diversity, innovation, integrity, and community service. The primary role involves managing a project portfolio, leading project teams, and ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field, along with 7-10 years of relevant project management experience. PMP certification is required. The role involves managing large, complex projects, interacting with various levels of Exelon leadership, and directly managing several hundred contract personnel.

CND Analyst - SOC

Company: By Light Professional IT Services

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 16, 2024

By Light is seeking a CND Analyst - SOC to support the Army National Guard (ARNG) in Falls Church, VA. The role involves managing the operation of the SOC, defending against security breaches, and identifying, investigating, and mitigating cybersecurity threats. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree, minimum 5 years of IT experience, and 3 years of SOC operations support. They should also possess the appropriate DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II and CSSP Analyst, Infrastructure, or Incident Responder certifications. Preferred qualifications include Cisco and Palo Alto certifications, and ITIL® v3 or ITIL® 4 Foundation certification. An active SECRET DoD clearance or higher is required.

Elastic Developer (Sr.) - U.S. Citizenship Required

Company: CGI

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 16, 2024

CGI Federal is hiring an Elastic Developer (Sr.) for a high-visibility Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) cyber security program. The role involves designing and developing data integration modules, custom data pipelines, and code modules using Elastic technologies. The successful candidate will work closely with a variety of agency stakeholders, supporting their mission, priorities, organization, and unique challenges. The position requires US citizenship, a DHS CISA EOD/Public Trust clearance, and a Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of experience in developing search applications using ELK stack.

IT Program Manager Virginia

Company: 2HB Incorporated

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 16, 2024

2HB Incorporated is seeking a full-time IT Program Manager with TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance for a mission-focused office in McLean, VA. The candidate will coordinate and manage technical projects, utilizing cyber security and technical operation knowledge. Key responsibilities include technical project management, data analysis, IT security research, data integration, software evaluation, and graphical visualization. The candidate must possess demonstrated experience in project management, cyber security, and technical operations. Desired certifications include GPEN, CEH, and CompTIA Security+. This role requires maintaining institutional knowledge and competency level for all required skills.

Sr Project Manager

Company: Exelon

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 16, 2024

Exelon is a Fortune 200 company seeking a Project Manager to lead transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and information technology projects. The role involves managing scope, budget, schedule, and safety performance of multiple projects and programs. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 4-7 years of relevant project management experience, or equivalent experience. The position requires strong interpersonal and time management skills, and the ability to work independently and as a team leader. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, PMP certification, and experience in the specific functional area or discipline.

Scrum Master (Sr.) - U.S. Citizenship Required

Company: CGI

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 16, 2024

<p><strong>Scrum Master Sr US Citizenship Required<strong> <p> <p>Category Cyber Security <p> <p>Main location United States Virginia Fairfax <p> <p>Position IDJ03240166 <p> <p>Employment Type Full Time <p> <p><strong>Position Description<strong> <p> <p>CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for a Sr Scrum Master We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Scrum Master to join our growing team In support of DHSs Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation CDM program the Scrum Master will support a fastpaced development and implementation project using the Scaled Agile Framework SAFe to deliver cyber capabilities across multiple Federal agencies We are seeking a candidate who has proven leadership skills the ability to think critically and problemsolve and a trackrecord of ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met The position provides the opportunity to expand your horizons by working with many Federal agencies multiple cybersecurity capabilities and an industryleading cloudbased shared services solution <p> <p>This position is located in our Fairfax VA office however a hybrid working model is acceptable You will be required to be in our Fairfax VA office two days per week <p> <p><strong>Your future duties and responsibilities<strong> Responsible for facilitating the daily scrum sprint planning sprint demo and retrospective meeting coaching the team in Agile practices Help team members clarify goals and correctly applying the scrum process Support and report out on Program Increment PI planning activities Ensure milestones are reached and deadlines are met throughout project lifecycle Support the maintaining of the project schedule of Agency activities and regularly provide inputs to the projects Integrated Master Schedule IMS Support the preparation of all contract deliverables for the assigned Federal agencies including the Agency Cutover Plan and SELC documentation Keep internal and external stakeholders wellinformed on team progress and activities Remove blockers and impediments for team Participate in roadmap and innovation sessions to provide input to the shared services roadmap <p> <p><strong>Required qualifications to be successful in this role<strong> Due to the nature of the government contract requirements andor clearance requirements US citizenship is required Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Entry on Duty EOD ideal if candidate already has an active EOD 5+ years of experience Demonstrated ability to coachmentor team members in Agile methodologies Ability to establish working relations at all organizational levels and demonstrate ability to diplomatically and effectively deal with government officials and program office stakeholders Proficiency in Jira Confluence or other similar tools Ability to act as a Scrum Master to more than one team Ability to balance and prioritize many diverse tasks at once <p> <p>Desired qualifications Ideal candidate will be SAFe certified or completed SAFe training and engaged in several Agile programs based on SAFe Experience with IT or information security project standards products and capabilities <p> <p>CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level experience relevant training and licensure and certifications To support the ability to reward for meritbased performance CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the US is $85800 $165200 <p> <p>CGIFederalJob <p> <p>LIMC3 <p> <p>DHSCareers <p> <p><strong>Skills<strong> <p> <ul><li>Cyber<li> <li>Scrum Master<li> <ul><p><strong>What you can expect from us<strong> <p> <p><strong>Insights you can act on<strong> <p> <p>While technology is at the heart of our clients digital transformation we understand that people are at the heart of business success <p> <p>When you join CGI you become a trusted advisor collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes We call our employees members because they are CGI shareholders and owners and owners who enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of This has been our Dream since 1976 and it has brought us to where we are today one of the worlds largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services <p> <p>At CGI we recognize the richness that diversity brings We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities As an equalopportunity employer we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please let us know We will be happy to assist <p> <p>Ready to become part of our success story Join CGI where your ideas and actions make a difference <p> <p>Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race ethnicity ancestry color sex religion creed age national origin citizenship status disability pregnancy medical condition military and veteran status marital status sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation gender gender identity and gender expression familial status political affiliation genetic information height weight or any other legally protected status or characteristics <p> <p>CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the US please email the CGI US Employment Compliance mailbox at USEmploymentCompliancecgicom You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you <strong>Please note this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned<strong> <p> <p>We make it easy to translate military experience and skills Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members <p> <p>All CGI offers of employment in the US are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment andor level of US government security clearance held CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances <p> <p>CGI 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 CGIs legal duty to furnish information<p>

Project Integrator

Company: 2HB Incorporated

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 16, 2024

<p><strong>This is a fulltime position and MUST HAVE a TSSCIFull Scope Polygraph Clearance and ISSA Certification <strong><p> <p>2HB Incorporated is seeking a Project Integrator in order to support its government customers in the Mclean VA area <p> <p>The government requires a team to coordinate and manage technical projects in support of a mission impact focused office The government seeks assistance with performing technical project management that spans technical data analysis information technology security research data integration software evaluation and graphical visualization disciplines for multiple projects using the governments enterprise IT systems The team will support technical projects spanning financial industry telecommunications media and energy sectors <p> <p><b>Project Integration <b> <p><ol><li> The Candidate shall create graphics presentations and briefing documentation utilizing various types Sponsor data <li> <li> The Candidate shall gather edit and publish Sponsor technical and operational data to create technical and data visualization presentations and briefings The Contractor shall perform formatting layouts complex text data visualization and graphics production related to technical projects supporting the governments mission <li> <li> The Candidate shall develop organizational operational and business process documentation <li> <ol><p><strong>The Candidate shall provide the following Critical Core Competencies and ensure they are not singlethreaded by an individual contributor for the duration of this contract These competencies represent specialized skills experience and institutional knowledge deemed vital to executing contract requirements <strong><p> <p>Designs and develops engaging and targeted content and messages on digital platforms to include utilizing date and graphical publishing government provided software Delivers corporate messages to internal audiences in an appropriately tailored manner <p> <ul><li> Demonstrated experience translating technical information into clear presentation <li> <li> Demonstrated experience communicating information to both technical and nontechnical personnel both verbally and via presentations <li> <li> Demonstrated experience creating graphics and briefing slides for senior management <li> <li> Demonstrated experience using graphics and presentation software to develop media and graphics products for Sponsor briefing materials <li> <li> Demonstrated experience creating data visualization from complex data sets and topics <li> <li> Demonstrated experience with Microsoft PowerPoint Publisher and other Office Products <li> <li> Demonstrated experience with Adobe Photoshop Illustrator <li> <ul><p><strong>This is a fulltime position and MUST HAVE a TSSCIFull Scope Polygraph Clearance and ISSA Certification <strong><p>

IT Program Manager

Company: 2HB Incorporated

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 16, 2024

2HB Incorporated is seeking a full-time IT Program Manager with TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance and ISSA Certification. The role involves managing technical projects, coordinating technical exchange meetings, composing technical documents, analyzing cyber data sets, and providing insights into IT/cyber security trends. The candidate must possess demonstrated experience in project management, cyber security research, and networking. Additional desired skills include experience with technical operations development and working with Sponsor field offices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical hourly or weekly rates for contract tech roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level contractors earn $30–$50 per hour, mid‑level $50–$80, senior‑level $80–$120, specialist roles such as AI/ML or security typically $100–$150, and lead or architect positions can exceed $150 per hour. Regional cost of living and the specific technology stack also influence these ranges.
What skills and certifications are most sought after for contract tech positions?
High‑demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, data engineering tools (Snowflake, BigQuery), programming languages (Python, Go, TypeScript), and Agile or Scrum facilitation. Demonstrated project experience on similar stacks is often required.
Can contract tech roles be performed remotely, and what is the typical remote work policy?
Approximately 80–90% of contract tech positions are fully remote, with clients providing VPN access and collaboration tools. Some contracts may require occasional on‑site visits for client meetings or data‑center access, but most clients emphasize a remote‑first workflow and enforce compliance with local data‑residency laws.
How can contractors advance their careers while staying in contract work?
Contractors can build a strong portfolio, specialize in high‑paying stacks, pursue advanced certifications, and secure retainer or multi‑project contracts. Continuous learning keeps rates high, and many contractors transition into permanent roles with the same clients or move into consulting, contract management, or specialized advisory positions.
What current industry trends are influencing the demand for contract tech talent?
Digital transformation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity needs, remote‑first culture, microservices architecture, edge computing, and the rise of platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) are driving companies to hire contractors for rapid experimentation, scaling, and expertise that is too scarce for full‑time positions.

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