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Leidos · 6 hours ago

Programmer/Analyst

Seaside, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$87K/yr - $157K/yr

5+ years exp

Leidos is a leading company in providing scientific and operational support to the Department of Defense. They are seeking a Programmer/Analyst to support software development, testing, and maintenance of systems for personnel testing and assessment.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot software used for assessment delivery, scoring, and research support

Implement algorithms for scoring, data extraction, item selection, and system analytics

Conduct quality assurance testing and debugging of assessment software

Support database management, system configuration, and documentation efforts

Provide technical assistance to analytic and psychometric teams for data processing and tool development

Qualification

Software developmentProgramming languagesStatistical softwareDatabase managementQuality assuranceAnalytical skillsTeam collaborationIndependent workTime managementCommunication skills

Required

Education: bachelor's degree plus a minimum of five years of experience in the area of computer programming, database management, and other analysis and computer support functions

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Demonstrated ability to work independently as a member of a team

Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage own work

Demonstrated commitment to meeting high standards for product and service quality

Desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs

Demonstrated experience in software development and programming, including writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining code

Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, or C#, with the ability to learn additional languages as required

Experience with statistical or analytic software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS) and integrating analytic logic into software applications

Ability to support data processing, analysis tools, or research systems, including implementing algorithms and data workflows

Ability to work with databases and data files, including querying, extracting, transforming, and validating data

Ability to perform software quality assurance, including unit testing, system testing, and troubleshooting

Ability to follow coding standards, documentation practices, and configuration management procedures

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose technical issues and recommend solutions

Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with analysts, psychometricians, and program staff

Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing technical requirements

Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and successfully complete a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check and a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) check

US Citizenship is required

This position is eligible for 75% remote work with occasional on-site work as required by customer and/or contract needs. Candidate must be located or willing to relocate within commuting distance of Seaside, CA