Jobs at Ardent Principles, Inc.

Onsite Data Scientist supporting intelligence-focused analytics and product development. Build Power BI dashboards, manipulate data with Python/SQL, create visualizations and lightweight web apps, communicate findings to nontechnical audiences, and translate customer requirements into specifications.

Support and administer mission-critical systems in a secure, onsite environment. Manage cloud infrastructure (AWS), Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Linux systems, and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintain security controls, and meet clearance and onsite requirements.

Manage IT program activities including oversight of data collection and validation, application of data governance, liaison with government stakeholders, and user training/demos. Coordinate meetings, stakeholder engagement, metadata and compliance support to ensure program delivery and data integrity.

Full Stack Applications Developer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Java/Python applications and Angular front ends using microservices. Implement and maintain APIs, optimize performance, troubleshoot defects, work with MySQL/relational databases, follow coding/testing/deployment best practices, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with analysts, UX designers, and developers in an Agile environment. Must hold active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph and work onsite in Herndon, VA.

Provide onsite systems administration and user support via email, hotline, and tickets. Troubleshoot software/hardware, install and repair equipment, monitor system performance, maintain logs and SOPs, perform diagnostics and corrective actions, and escalate incidents as required.

The Data Scientist will conduct advanced NLP tasks, develop machine learning models, analyze data, and communicate findings to leadership, focusing on mission initiatives.

Onsite Data Scientist supporting technical targeting and data exploitation: must manipulate high-volume structured and unstructured datasets, build analytic products, and develop/validate methodologies for large-scale parallel processing across clustered computing environments using ECL/HPCC and languages like Python, R, Pig, Java, C, and SQL. Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required.

Support and secure multi-cloud environments (primarily AWS) under high-data-security requirements. Configure APIs, automate workflows, script and program in Python/C++/Perl/Windows shell, administer Linux/RHEL systems, perform firmware/patch management, troubleshoot cloud platforms (MediaLive, DynamoDB), and provide technical input on cloud-native toolsets.

Lead full-lifecycle application design and delivery, gather/refine non-functional requirements, define application architecture frameworks, ensure validation/testing, translate requirements into client-ready design documents, lead onshore/offshore teams, and productionize AI/ML and generative AI solutions on cloud platforms.

Facilitate Scrum and Kanban-based Agile delivery: run daily scrums, lead sprint planning, manage sprint backlog, capture and track requirements, coordinate technical exchanges with customers, prepare program reviews/control gate briefings, and maintain program artifacts (WBS, schedules, risk registers) while supporting end-to-end lifecycle delivery onsite in Herndon, VA.

Lead systems engineering across hardware and software lifecycles for complex RF and communications systems. Draft requirements, manage vendors and program reviews, develop and execute test plans, troubleshoot failures, produce technical documentation, support contracting, and perform field validation and O&M support. Act as SME and coordinate stakeholder engagements; travel up to 10%.

Develop and customize secure, cloud-backed web applications supporting intelligence analysis. Work backend systems (Python, PostgreSQL, AWS/SQS), front-end (HTML/CSS/vanilla JavaScript), apply user-centered design and web usability, and use Git for version control while operating onsite to meet mission requirements.

Design, build, test, and maintain high-quality web solutions; collaborate with UX/UI and multimedia teams; implement dynamic web pages, custom plugins/widgets, SharePoint projects, and custom CSS; use Adobe suite and Section 508 accessibility tools; troubleshoot and ensure production readiness.

Perform complex database queries and rapid system adoption to support high-visibility missions. Collaborate with client QA/QC, recommend process improvements, handle data calls and quick-reaction tasks, train and mentor search team members, and communicate across management levels. Must possess active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph on day one.

The Software Engineer designs and maintains ElasticSearch capabilities, integrates AWS services, and develops cloud-native workflows while ensuring secure and reliable solutions. Requires Python and Linux scripting experience.

The Analyst reviews and redacts classified materials, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while applying strong judgment and attention to detail.

The Software Engineer will develop full-stack applications using Angular and Spring Boot, integrate APIs, implement microservices, and support CI/CD and DevOps practices.

The Software Engineer (Manager) will develop and deploy microservices with back-end skills in Python and Java, front-end in Angular, and cloud-based solutions in AWS. Involves ETL pipelines, database management, and operating in Agile environments.

The Senior Applications Developer will design, develop, and deploy web applications using Angular, React, and JavaScript, while also working in Linux environments and using Agile methodologies.

The Systems Engineer will manage IT projects, lead Agile practices, communicate with stakeholders, architect IT systems, and support SecDevOps initiatives.