The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a skilled and seasoned
Data and Software Programmer to support a team conducting data science research and development that develops methodologies to identify supply chain vulnerabilities associated with Weapons of Mass Destruction. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team identify novel methods of data exploitation.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in software design, computer science, data science
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to communicate research efforts at a level comprehensible to laymen and senior-level government representatives
- 5 years direct work experience in research analysis
- TS clearance with eligibility for SCI based upon a SSBI in the last five years
- Sec+ or equivalent certification per (DoD 8140)
- Experience coding (preferably in front or backend webapps: Javascript, Typescript, Python, Java, or C etc)
- Familiarity with Git
Desired Qualifications:- 10 years direct work experience in research analysis
- Familiar with Mac or Linux CLI/Bash, shell scripting, ssh
- Experience rapid prototyping capabilities via Python notebooks, stream-lit apps, or quick scripts
- Experience building or implementing AI model harnesses and familiar with Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- Military or commercial experience in large data-set analysis, data quality, data discovery
- Experience with Langchain or other such AI enabling frameworks
- Experience with reverse engineering
- Experience with databases (SQL, graph, vector)
- Experience writing plugins (ie .dlls)
Compensation & Benefits: Pay Ranges: From $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year based on years of experience, degree and any special skills and knowledge that they may bring to the position. ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees' needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/
Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the
Data and Software Programmer position.
