Overview
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.
- Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and software paradigms.
- Expertise in distributed systems design, cloud-native architectures, and microservices.
- Experience leading software development teams or managing complex system development efforts.
- Proficiency with DevSecOps practices and end-to-end CI/CD pipeline management.
- Experience optimizing system performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Deep understanding of DOD and federal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex intelligence requirements into technical capabilities.
- Experience mentoring junior developers and providing technical direction.
Experience
- Minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in software development or computer science roles, including at least 3 years supporting defense or intelligence missions.
Bluehawk, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/EOE Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Skills Required
- Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and software paradigms
- Expertise in distributed systems design, cloud-native architectures, and microservices
- Experience leading software development teams or managing complex system development efforts
- Proficiency with DevSecOps practices and end-to-end CI/CD pipeline management
- Experience optimizing system performance, scalability, and reliability
- Deep understanding of Department of Defense and federal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks
- Ability to translate complex intelligence requirements into technical capabilities
- Experience mentoring junior developers and providing technical direction
- Seven to ten years of progressive experience in software development or computer science roles
- At least three years of experience supporting defense or intelligence missions
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
