{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b793209169f06e2d8d35f9da","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b793209169f06e2d8d35f9da","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b793209169f06e2d8d35f9da","title":"Software Engineer, SME","description":"Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission-focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.\nJoin a team that delivers innovative, mission-focused solutions. Work on rapid prototyping, developing new capabilities, and exploring emerging technologies. From advanced visualization tools to cutting-edge analytics, the work pushes the boundaries of data and tradecraft to solve complex intelligence challenges. With a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is an exciting place to grow your skills and make a real impact.\nRole Description:\nTransition the functionality of the PostGIS database and the functionality of the Jupyter Notebook based on customer direction.\nDevelop prototypes answering new questions as well as providing better answers to existing questions based on customer direction.\nDevelop a series of user facing query forms to leverage stored data to enable analysts to answer geospatial questions.\nProvide development support to analytic front ends to verify conformity and performance to proposed GUI designs.\nProvide operational maintenance and support for Customized/Do It Yourself analytics.\nProvide subject matter expertise for metric generation, usage, and applications.\nRequired Skills and Qualifications:\nTo be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.\nBachelor's degree plus 11-years of relevant experience or Master's degree plus 9-years of relevant experience. An Associate's degree plus 13-years of relevant experience or high school diploma/GED plus 15-years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.\nComputer Science (CS) degree or related field.\nStrong Python skills using Pandas & PySpark, developing software in Red Hat Linux (versions 3 – 5+).\nExperience with Jupyter Notebooks.\nExperience with Machine Learning.\nExperience with AWS EMR.\nExperience with GHOSTMACHINE analytic development.\nDesired Skills and Qualifications:\nFamiliarity with Query Time Analytics and DX\nFamiliarity with Redshift\nFamiliarity with PostgreSQL\nPay Rate:\nIn compliance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work law, the annual base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $280,000. This range represents the base pay for this role and is provided in accordance with Maryland’s requirements to disclose compensation in job postings. Please note that actual compensation may vary based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. In addition to base salary, candidates hired into this position may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $10,000.00, subject to applicable contingencies and Navstar policy.\nAbout Navstar\nFor 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have a proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.\nBenefits at Navstar\nHighly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee\nFlexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care\nGenerous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave\nEmployer Paid STD/LTD\nEmployer Paid Life Insurance\n401K plan and Employer Match\nReferral and Opportunity Referral Programs\nProfessional Development Assistance\nEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled\nNavstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission-focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.\nJoin a team that delivers innovative, mission-focused solutions. Work on rapid prototyping, developing new capabilities, and exploring emerging technologies. From advanced visualization tools to cutting-edge analytics, the work pushes the boundaries of data and tradecraft to solve complex intelligence challenges. With a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is an exciting place to grow your skills and make a real impact.\nRole Description:\nTransition the functionality of the PostGIS database and the functionality of the Jupyter Notebook based on customer direction.\nDevelop prototypes answering new questions as well as providing better answers to existing questions based on customer direction.\nDevelop a series of user facing query forms to leverage stored data to enable analysts to answer geospatial questions.\nProvide development support to analytic front ends to verify conformity and performance to proposed GUI designs.\nProvide operational maintenance and support for Customized/Do It Yourself analytics.\nProvide subject matter expertise for metric generation, usage, and applications.\nRequired Skills and Qualifications:\nTo be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.\nBachelor's degree plus 11-years of relevant experience or Master's degree plus 9-years of relevant experience. 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Please note that actual compensation may vary based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. In addition to base salary, candidates hired into this position may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $10,000.00, subject to applicable contingencies and Navstar policy.\nAbout Navstar\nFor 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have a proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.\nBenefits at Navstar\nHighly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee\nFlexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care\nGenerous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave\nEmployer Paid STD/LTD\nEmployer Paid Life Insurance\n401K plan and Employer Match\nReferral and Opportunity Referral Programs\nProfessional Development Assistance\nEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled\nNavstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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