About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Analyze mission and product requirements to design and document system solutions using engineering principles and technical design tools (models, diagrams, specifications).
• Evaluate complex problems by reviewing related information, comparing alternative approaches, and selecting options based on cost/benefit and operational impact.
• Assess how changes in conditions, operations, and environments affect system outcomes and recommend mitigations.
• Apply deductive reasoning and structured pattern/sequence analysis to develop recommendations and support implementation of effective solutions.
• Produce clear technical artifacts and briefings for stakeholders to support decision-making and system implementation.

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Key Details

• Work location: On-site in Northern Virginia (Alexandria area).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Period of Performance: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years (contract contingent).
• Anticipated award / start: September–October 2026.
• Salary range: $150,000 – $250,000 annually (actual compensation based on experience, qualifications, certifications, security clearance, and contract funding).

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Qualifications

• Experience levels accepted:
  • Entry Level: 0–2 years of specialized experience
  • Journeyman: 2–4 years of specialized experience
  • Full Performance: 4–6 years of specialized experience
  • Senior Level: 6–8 years of specialized experience
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME): 8–12 years of specialized experience
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related technical/scientific discipline preferred.
• Technical / professional credentials: Relevant certifications in programming & development, cloud & infrastructure, architecture & design, networking, or cybersecurity are strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience producing technical diagrams, requirements artifacts, and system specifications.

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Security Clearance

• Required: Active TS/SCI with an FS Poly adjudicated within the last five (5) years.

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Why Join Our Client

• Competitive salary range and contractor benefits tied to the contract.
• Benefits typically include medical (multiple plan options), dental, vision, HSA option, life & AD&D, disability, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, commuter benefits, training and certification support, and employee wellness programs.
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical federal programs and collaborate with cross-functional technical teams.
• Professional development focus with mentorship, cross-training, and learning opportunities.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Confidential Client provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. Confidential Client participates in e-Verify where required.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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