The Computer Scientist provides advanced technical expertise to design, develop, and sustain software, tools, and analytical capabilities that enhance intelligence operations across the Joint Intelligence Operations Center (JIOC). This role applies cutting-edge computer science principles to build secure, scalable, and mission-focused solutions that process, analyze, and visualize large volumes of multi-source intelligence data. The Computer Scientist supports modernization, automation, and advanced analytics initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness and situational awareness for decision makers.
This position requires deep technical proficiency, practical experience delivering enterprise-grade software, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative, mission-driven environment alongside analysts, engineers, military personnel, and interagency partners.
Responsibilities- Apply computer science disciplines, including software engineering, algorithms, distributed systems, cloud computing, full-stack development, DevSecOps, and database management.
- Design, develop, test, and implement innovative technical solutions that meet JIOC mission requirements and close intelligence capability gaps.
- Develop and optimize automated workflows, data processing pipelines, visualization tools, and analytic applications that support intelligence production.
- Research, prototype, and evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and processes to enhance analytic efficiency and operational impact.
- Integrate new technologies into existing JIOC architectures while ensuring interoperability, security, and performance.
- Implement and configure open-source, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), and government off-the-shelf (GOTS) technologies.
- Conduct software and system assessments to evaluate performance, suitability, scalability, and cyber readiness.
- Produce technical documentation, support code reviews, and provide subject-matter expertise during development and modernization efforts.
- Collaborate with military, government, and contractor personnel to identify technical requirements and resolve system deficiencies.
- Recommend process improvements based on emerging tools, best practices, and operational feedback.
- Participate in planning conferences, exercises, system capability development sessions, intelligence working groups, and technical exchange meetings with mission partners.
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, Java, C++, or similar).
- Experience with modern software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD).
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices.
- Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL database systems.
- Familiarity with cloud computing architectures and containerized environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git.
- Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Experience
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in software development, computer science, or technical engineering roles.
Bluehawk, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/EOE Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Skills Required
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages, including Python, Java, C++, or similar
- Experience with Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD methodologies
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices
- Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL database systems
- Familiarity with cloud computing architectures and containerized environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with version control systems such as Git
- Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- One to two years of relevant experience in software development, computer science, or technical engineering
What We Do
Bluehawk LLC. is an intelligence services firm providing intelligence, information technology, language and training services to the U.S. Government and commercial entities with objectives to protect and defend our nation, citizens, natural resources, critical Infrastructure, freedoms and human rights. We are committed to delivering programs and solutions within the time frames and financial parameters of our customers by managing technical, schedule and cost performance. We ensure that programs are staffed with highly qualified personnel who possess relevant experience with the subject matter and the customer as well as an unwavering commitment to success. Our robust recruiting infrastructure enables programs to be staffed faster and fill rates continually maintained at one hundred percent. - Wounded Warrior Project Partner - 2017 Military Most Valuable Employers (MVE) Winner - 2017 Militarytimes: Best for Vets Employers - DOD Military Spouse Employment Partner (MSEP) - 2017 Ranked #4 Fast 50 small businesses in the government market, Washington Technology
