Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is looking to solve complex national security issues by delivering high-impact, technical solutions, and the Veracity Forecasting Portfolio (VFP) is part of this effort, supporting high-visibility, high-impact internal projects and mission-critical Department of Defense initiatives.
Requirements
- Excellent programming and software engineering skills with 3+ years of professional experience* in at least one of the following programming languages: Python, C/C++, Java, C-Sharp, JavaScript/Typescript, Rust
- Experience with tools such as Asp.Net Core, React, Typescript, Azure AI, ElasticSearch
- Proficient with Git
- Object oriented programming, physics-based modeling, advanced statistics and mathematics, numerical optimization, machine learning, and Monte Carlo simulation
- FastAPI, Node.js, Numpy/Scipy, Polars, Matplotlib, Pytorch, Tensorflow
- Numerical Optimization toolsets and solvers e.g. Google OR Tools, Pyomo, CPLEX, Gurobi, Scipy Optimize
- Database design (SQL or other), and/or Linux and AWS or other cloud services
Responsibilities
- Build powerful back-end systems with Asp.Net Core*
- Craft pixel-perfect, responsive, and intuitive user interfaces with React and Typescript*
- Manage and optimize data with Sqlite and Postgres*
- Get your hands dirty with cutting-edge AI by integrating Large Language Models (LLM)*
- Dive into futuristic machine learning and predictive insights using Azure AI*
- Build search experiences so good (with Azure AI Search and ElasticSearch*)
- Write clean code that delights your teammates, ensures maintainability, and performs like a superhero in production.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering/mathematics or related field
- US Citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
- Sustained attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a desire to work on and solve challenging problems, and an ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Work closely with a friendly crew of developers, designers, and stakeholders who appreciate a good meme and great ideas.
- Troubleshoot and debug like it’s a fun puzzle—because nothing can stop your quest for flawless performance.
