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Role Description AttainX is seeking a Pega Developer to support Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and authorized Development, Modernization, and Enhancement (DM&E) activities for Pega-based applications within the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) IT ecosystem. This role focuses on stabilizing, maintaining, and improving Pega implementations while collaborating with cross-functional teams working in .NET, SQL Server, and AWS environments. The NRCS Pega environment includes applications where business logic is partially externalized into .NET services and SQL Server stored procedures. A key aspect of this role is refactoring these implementations toward Pega best practices while supporting the broader team’s modernization and cloud migration objectives. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. - Must have experience supporting USDA, NRCS, or other federal geospatial programs. - Senior-Level: Minimum 7 years of IT experience, including 5+ years of advanced Pega architecture and development experience. - Hands-on experience with Pega Platform, including case management, workflows, UI configuration, data pages, decision rules, SLA configurations, and class structure design across Work, Data, and Integration layers. - Experience with Pega integrations (REST, SOAP, RDBMS connectors) and working familiarity with SQL Server and .NET-based systems to support cross-platform integrations, refactoring, and collaboration with development teams. - Experience deploying Pega applications in AWS or hybrid cloud environments, with an understanding of CI/CD pipeline concepts and integration with tools such as AWS CodeBuild, CodePipeline, and Jenkins. - Pega CSA or CSSA certification, with demonstrated knowledge of NRCS financial systems, including workflows, data flows, integrations, and dependencies across FPAC, USDA enterprise systems, and external partners. Requirements - Experience with Pega Constellation UI architecture and component-based design. - Familiarity with Pega guardrail compliance and application quality scoring. - AWS Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect Associate certification. - Experience working within large-scale O&M contracts with active cloud migration. - SAFe, Scrum, or equivalent Agile certification. - Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements as applied to Pega UI components. - Experience with Pega Application Management Services (AMS), including incident management and root cause analysis. Key Responsibilities - Design, configure, and maintain Pega case management workflows, UI components, and business process automation in alignment with Pega guardrails and best practices. - Perform corrective, adaptive, preventive, and perfective maintenance on Pega applications, including defect triage, root cause analysis, regression testing, and resolution within SLA timelines. - Refactor and optimize Pega implementations to improve separation of concerns, including reducing reliance on externalized business logic in .NET services and SQL stored procedures. - Develop and maintain reusable components at the Framework and Organization levels to improve consistency, scalability, and reduce maintenance overhead. - Monitor and optimize application performance using Pega diagnostic tools (e.g., PAL, PLA, Tracer, SMA). - Participate in modernization efforts, including application assessments for refactoring, re-platforming, or retirement, and contribute to architectural planning and technical debt analysis. - Support migration of Pega applications from on-premises environments to AWS, including deployment, configuration, and issue resolution in coordination with platform teams. - Identify, document, and support integration points and dependencies between Pega applications and enterprise/shared services to enable decoupling and modernization. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (.NET, database, platform, and release management) to resolve system issues and support CI/CD pipelines with automated quality and security gates. - Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), stakeholder validation, and knowledge transfer activities, including development of runbooks, playbooks, and technical documentation. - Ensure compliance with FPAC security standards, Section 508 accessibility requirements, and audit readiness, including timely remediation of vulnerabilities within established SLAs. Benefits - Competitive compensation and benefits packages including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, matching 401K plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and Long & Short-Term Disability.

Role Description The Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead provides technical leadership for data architecture, data engineering, database modernization, and AI/ML enablement across the NRCS IT ecosystem. This role is responsible for guiding the transformation of legacy data platforms into scalable, cloud-native architectures on AWS. The position works in close coordination with the Enterprise Lead Architect, Government Program Managers, and cross-functional delivery teams to execute data management, modernization, and operational sustainment activities under the OMNI contract. Qualifications - 7 years of progressive experience in data architecture, data engineering, and database administration across enterprise environments. - 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying data solutions on AWS, including direct experience with S3, Glue, EMR/Spark, Lambda, Step Functions, DMS, RDS (PostgreSQL, Aurora), DynamoDB, OpenSearch, and Lake Formation. - Deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL/PostGIS. - Proven experience building production data pipelines for batch, streaming, and geospatial workloads. - Strong proficiency in SQL/T-SQL, Python, and PySpark. - Demonstrated ability to design and implement enterprise data architectures including data warehouses, data lakes, lakehouses (Delta Lake), and service-layer integration patterns. - 3+ years of experience supporting federal IT programs, with familiarity with FISMA, NIST RMF, ATO processes, and federal change management requirements. - Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based version control, Terraform or CloudFormation, Liquibase, and automated quality/security gates. - Experience working within SAFe Agile or equivalent iterative delivery frameworks, including backlog management in Jira. Requirements - Direct experience with USDA systems. - Experience with FPAC IT governance, the Technical Guidance Framework (TGF), and FPAC CI/CD pipeline standards. - Hands-on experience with AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, and Generative AI patterns (RAG, embeddings, natural-language-to-SQL, LangChain). - Experience with geospatial data engineering, including PostGIS, GeoPackage, ArcGIS WFS/WMS services, and spatial data pipelines. - Experience with AI-enabled legacy modernization platforms (e.g., Rhino.ai or equivalent). - Azure experience (Synapse, ADF, ADLS, Azure ML Studio, Databricks on Azure) as a complement to primary AWS focus. - Relevant certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Data Analytics Specialty, Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP–203), or equivalent. - Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field. Responsibilities - Define and maintain data architecture standards, patterns, and governance practices across all NRCS systems. - Lead conceptual and logical decomposition of monolithic database structures into domain-aligned, modular schemas. - Architect service-layer data access patterns to replace direct cross-database queries. - Design and maintain data models for enterprise soil data systems. - Align supported systems with USDA’s cloud-native Lakehouse Data Strategy. - Register and maintain schemas, interfaces, and metadata in AWS DataZone. - Design, build, and maintain end-to-end data engineering pipelines using AWS-native services. - Modernize legacy SSIS-based ETL/ELT pipelines to cloud-native equivalents. - Build and operate AWS DMS full-load and CDC pipelines. - Implement Delta Lake standards and performance tuning across ingestion frameworks. - Develop serverless orchestration workflows using AWS services. - Implement data quality controls and maintain audit-ready evidence of data management activities. - Provide senior-level DBA support for SQL Server clusters and PostgreSQL/PostGIS. - Lead database schema versioning and deployment automation. - Execute database modernization activities including re-platforming from on-premises SQL Server to AWS RDS/Aurora. - Design and implement AI/ML and Generative AI solutions using AWS services. - Support AWS migration from DISC data centers. - Maintain audit-ready documentation for all data architecture decisions and configurations. - Conduct architecture reviews and deliver knowledge transfer sessions. Benefits - Competitive compensation and benefits packages including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, matching 401K plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and Long & Short-Term Disability.

Job Title : Software Developer 3 Location : Remote Security Clearance : USDA Public Trust The Software Developer 3 serves as a senior-level application developer and technical lead responsible for the design, development, modernization, and sustainment of Java-based web applications within the NRCS IT ecosystem. The primary focus of this role is on water and climate information systems – including snow survey, automated data collection, water supply forecasting, and climate monitoring applications operated by the National Water and Climate Center (NWCC). The position provides hands-on development, architectural guidance, and mentoring across the full software development lifecycle, supporting both Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and authorized Development, Modernization, and Enhancement (DM&E) activities. This role works within SAFe Agile delivery teams and coordinates closely with Government Program Managers, product owners, the Enterprise Lead Architect, and the FPAC Platform team. Required Qualifications Experience: 12+ years of professional software development experience with Java-based enterprise web applications. Java Ecosystem: Strongproficiencyin Java (11+), Java EE, Spring/Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, RESTful web services, and Gradle or Maven build systems. Front-End: Working experience with React and TypeScript (or JavaScript) for building modern web application interfaces. Application Servers: Experience deploying and configuring applications on Wildfly , JBoss, or equivalent Java application servers. Databases:Proficiencyin SQL and experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, or SQL Server) including query optimization and schema design. Cloud Platforms: Experience re-architecting and deploying Java applications on AWS, including familiarity with EC2, EKS/Fargate, Lambda, RDS, S3, and VPC networking. DevOps/CI/CD: Experience with Git-based version control, Jenkins or equivalent CI/CD tools, automated build/deployment pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or CloudFormation). Federal IT: 3+ years supporting federal IT programs, with familiarity with FISMA, ATO processes, federal change management, and security scanning tools (Fortify, SonarQube). Agile/ SAFe : Experience working within SAFe Agile or equivalent iterative delivery frameworks, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and PI planning. Leadership:Demonstratedexperience mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, leading technical design sessions, and serving as a technical lead on development teams. Must be able to obtain andmaintaina USDA Public Trust Clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Direct experience with USDA NRCS water and climate information systems, including SNOTEL, NWCC applications, snow survey systems, water supply forecasting, or automated climate data collection platforms. Experience with USDA eAuthentication ( eAuth ) single sign-on integration. Experience migrating applications from on-premises Government data centers (e.g., DISC) to AWS cloud hosting. Familiarity with real-time telemetry systems (Iridium, GOES satellite) and time-series data processing for climate monitoring. Experience with FPAC CI/CD pipeline standards (Conservation pipeline, FPAC 1 pipeline). Knowledge of climate data validation, normals computation, or hydrological data systems. Certified SAFe Practitioner, AWS Developer Associate, or equivalent certifications. Master’s degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, or related field. Responsibilities: Application Development and Modernization Design, develop, andmaintainJava-based web applications using Java EE, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, and RESTful API patterns, ensuring alignment with FPAC Technical Guidance Framework (TGF) and architectural standards. Lead modernization of legacy application components, including migration from .NET Framework and legacy Java versions to current supported versions (Java 17+, .NET Core/.NET 6+ where applicable), containerized deployments (AWS EKS Fargate), and serverless architectures. Re-architect monolithic application structures into modular, loosely coupled designs that support independent deployment, scalability, and eventual CI/CD adoption. Develop andmaintainReact/TypeScript front-end components integrated with Java backend services for climate data reporting, station management, and data validation workflows. Design and implement publicly accessible RESTful APIs for climate data retrieval, water supply forecasts, and associated metadata, ensuring performance, security, and Section 508 accessibility compliance. Refactor and optimize application code and database interactions to improve performance and maintainability without introducing technical debt. AWS Migration and Cloud Operations Support the urgent AWS migration from DISC data centers by re-architecting applications for cloud hosting, troubleshooting migration-related issues, and implementing operational adjustments tomaintaincontinuity of mission-critical functions. Design and configure applications for AWS compute and container platforms (EC2, EKS Fargate, Lambda) and integrate with AWS networking, identity, and security services (VPC, ALB/NLB, Cognito, IAM, Directory Service). Ensure applications function correctly in load-balanced, auto-scaling, multi-availability-zone environments with automatic failover capabilities. Adapt applications tooperatewithin FPAC lower-environment scheduling constraints (powered down during non-working hours), ensuring CI/CD processes and automated testing execute within approved operational windows. Operations and Maintenance Provide Tier 3 application support for assigned systems, including deep technical analysis, defect triage, root cause investigation, and resolution of production issues within defined SLAs (Blocker/Critical within 7 days, Major within 21 days). Develop, test, and deploy corrective fixes for application code, batch jobs, and service integrations, ensuring resolution does not introduce new vulnerabilities or technical debt. Implement application-level health checks and operability indicators to support enterprise monitoring by the Platform team, including lower environment (UAT) health check capabilities. Apply required updates and patches to supported applications, including Java runtime upgrades, application server updates ( Wildfly ), Spring framework migrations, and dependency library updates. Maintain and update troubleshooting playbooks, runbooks, and knowledge articles in Government-designated repositories following incidents, releases, and major changes. Real-Time Data Systems and Integration Design andmaintainreal-time and near-real-time data acquisition systems for climate monitoring stations, including telemetry integration (Iridium, GOES satellite) and third-party data retrieval services. Develop automated data validation frameworks that calculate and apply validation profiles to incoming climate data streams on a recurring basis. Build andmaintaindata processing pipelines for climate normals computation, water supply forecasting models, and station data reporting across the NWCC application portfolio. Manage application-level data integration across multiple NRCS systems, ensuring cross-system consistency and reducing integration defects. Release and Deployment Management Participate in release planning, coordination, and execution, including preparation of release readiness artifacts, dependency and impact maps, and rollback plans. Deploy through FPAC-approved CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild / CodeDeploy /CodePipeline) without bypassing automated quality gates, and collaborate with the Platform team to enhance pipeline capabilities where gaps exist. Implement andmaintainautomated build and deployment configurations, including Gradle build scripts, Jenkins pipeline definitions, and infrastructure-as-code templates (Terraform, CloudFormation). Ensure all code changes pass automated testing, static/dynamic security analysis (Fortify SCA, SonarQube), and performance validation prior to production deployment. Support UAT redesign efforts by implementing automated, scripted test approaches with clear entry/exit criteria to reduce reliance on resource-heavy manual UAT cycles. Security and Compliance Implement secure coding practices across all development activities, including input validation, encryption, secure authentication mechanisms ( eAuthentication /SSO, Cognito), and least-privilege access patterns. Remediate security vulnerabilitiesidentifiedby scanning tools (Fortify, SonarQube, Qualys, Sysdig ) within defined SLAs (14 days for Critical/High). Remove deprecated or non-compliant authorization dependencies and role references as part of sustainment activities to support Zero Trust principles and continuous ATO compliance. Ensure all delivered code and applications meet Section 508 accessibility requirements. Technical Leadership and Knowledge Transfer Mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews, design sessions, pair programming, and technical guidance across all phases of the SDLC. Serve as subject matter expert for assigned water and climate systems, providing institutional knowledge to Government personnel, delivery teams, and incoming vendors. Conduct andparticipatein architecture reviews, design assurance gates, and peer code reviews, ensuring adherence to FPAC coding standards and enterprise patterns. Deliver knowledge transfer sessions during transition-in and transition-out periods, including complete documentation handoff of application architectures, dependencies, and operational procedures. Collaborate with Government Program Managers and product owners to translate business requirements into technical designs, refine backlog items, and estimate level of effort for planned work. About Us: AttainX Inc. is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMC Level 2, CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS and Silver Level SAFe Partner. For more than 15 years, AttainX , Inc. has delivered emergent technologies, software products, and high-quality services that meet the needs of our Federal Government customers. The last 4 years have shown significant company growth as we have increased our contracts portfolio and hold the “Best in Class” contract vehicles, GSA MAS and OASIS Small Business and 8(a) Pools 1, 2 and 3. In addition, we are prime on several Agency Specific IDIQs and BPAs with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Energy, Navy, Health and Human Service, USCIS and the Defense Intelligence Agency. AttainX is dedicated to quality and best practices for the services we provide. We understand our people are the key ingredient to ensuring our customers Mission and Goals are met with excellence. Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits packages including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, matching 401K plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and Long & Short-Term Disability. EEO Commitment: AttainX is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, VEVRAA and Section 503, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. These protections also extend to applicants. Accommodations: Individuals with a disability who would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation may send an email to Human Resources indicating the specifics of the assistance needed. Physical Demands: Sitting and working on a computer for long, continuous periods each day; effective communications by telephone, email, and face-to-face; standing, walking, and sitting; handling and feeling objects or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds; and specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Title : Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead Location : Remote Security Clearance : USDA Public Trust The Data Architect / Data Engineering Lead provides technical leadership for data architecture, data engineering, database modernization, and AI/ML enablement across the NRCS IT ecosystem. This role is responsible for guiding the transformation of legacy data platforms – including monolithic SQL Server environments, SSIS-based ETL pipelines, and tightly coupled cross-database dependencies – into scalable, cloud-native architectures on AWS. The position works in close coordination with the Enterprise Lead Architect, Government Program Managers, and cross-functional delivery teams to execute data management, modernization, and operational sustainment activities under the OMNI contract. Required Qualifications Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in data architecture, data engineering, and database administration across enterprise environments. Cloud Platforms: 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying data solutions on AWS, including direct experience with S3, Glue, EMR/Spark, Lambda, Step Functions, DMS, RDS (PostgreSQL, Aurora), DynamoDB, OpenSearch, and Lake Formation. Database Technologies: Deepexpertisein Microsoft SQL Server (including HA/DR configurations, performance tuning, stored procedures, and large-scale database operations) and PostgreSQL/ PostGIS . Experience with database decoupling and monolithic database decomposition. Data Engineering: Proven experience building production data pipelines using Spark, PySpark , Databricks, and AWS Glue for batch, streaming, and geospatial workloads. Experience modernizing legacy ETL (SSIS) to cloud-native frameworks. Programming: Strongproficiencyin SQL/T-SQL, Python, and PySpark . Working knowledge of Bash/PowerShell for automation. Architecture:Demonstratedability to design and implement enterprise data architectures including data warehouses, data lakes, lakehouses (Delta Lake), and service-layer integration patterns. Federal IT: 3+ years of experience supporting federal IT programs, with familiarity with FISMA, NIST RMF, ATO processes, and federal change management requirements. DevSecOps : Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based version control, Terraform or CloudFormation, Liquibase, and automated quality/security gates. Agile/ SAFe : Experience working within SAFe Agile or equivalent iterative delivery frameworks, including backlog management in Jira. Must be able to obtain and maintain a USDA public trust clearance. Preferred Qualifications Direct experience with USDA NRCS systems, including NASIS, Soil Data Warehouse, Web Soil Survey, SSURGO, or related soil/conservation data platforms. Experience with FPAC IT governance, the Technical Guidance Framework (TGF), and FPAC CI/CD pipeline standards. Hands-on experience with AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, and Generative AI patterns (RAG, embeddings, natural-language-to-SQL, LangChain ). Experience with geospatial data engineering, including PostGIS , GeoPackage , ArcGIS WFS/WMS services, and spatial data pipelines. Experience with AI-enabled legacy modernization platforms (e.g., Rhino.ai or equivalent). Azure experience (Synapse, ADF, ADLS, Azure ML Studio, Databricks on Azure) as a complement to primary AWS focus. Relevant certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Data Analytics Specialty, Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP–203), or equivalent. Master’s degree in Computer Science , Data Science, or related field (in progress acceptable). Responsibilities Data Architecture and Strategy Define andmaintaindata architecture standards, patterns, and governance practices across all NRCS systems, ensuring alignment with FPAC’s Technical Guidance Framework (TGF), Cloud Memo directives, and Zero Trust principles. Lead conceptual and logical decomposition of monolithic database structures (e.g., NPAD) into domain-aligned, modular schemas that support incremental modernization and cloud migration. Architect service-layer data access patterns to replace direct cross-database queries and business logic embedded in stored procedures, reducing architectural fragility and enabling decoupled deployments. Design andmaintaindata models for enterprise soil data systems including NASIS, Soil Data Warehouse (SDW), Soil Data Marts (SDM), and related spatial/tabular datasets. Align supported systems with USDA’s cloud-native Lakehouse Data Strategy, including adoption of Databricks as the departmental standard data integration tool and elimination of duplicated data copies. Register andmaintainschemas, interfaces, and metadata in AWS DataZone (or Government-directed metadata tooling), ensuring synchronization across environments. Data Engineering and Pipeline Development Design, build, andmaintainend-to-end data engineering pipelines using AWS-native services (Glue, EMR/Spark, Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge , DMS, S3, RDS/Aurora PostgreSQL) for batch, streaming, geospatial, and near-real-time workloads. Modernize legacy SSIS-based ETL/ELT pipelines to cloud-native equivalents (AWS Glue, Databricks, PySpark ), improving scalability, maintainability, and operational efficiency. Build andoperateAWS DMS full-load and CDC pipelines to support migration of SQL Server databases to PostgreSQL/ PostGIS and other target platforms. Implement Delta Lake standards, partitioning strategies, and performance tuning across ingestion frameworks for structured, unstructured, and geospatial data. Develop serverless orchestration workflows using Lambda, EventBridge , and Step Functions for event-driven processing and automated data operations. Implement data quality controls (validation, reconciliation, monitoring) andmaintainaudit-ready evidence of data management activities. Database Operations and Modernization Provide senior-level DBA support for SQL Server clusters (including high-availability configurations, failover groups, and large-scale datasets exceeding 50 TB), as well as PostgreSQL/ PostGIS , Aurora, and DynamoDB environments. Lead database schema versioning, change tracking, and deployment automation using Liquibase and Government-approved CI/CD processes. Execute database modernization activities including re-platforming from on-premises SQL Server to AWS RDS/Aurora, decoupling monolithic database dependencies, andeliminatingcross-database stored procedure calls. Develop andmaintainapplication-specific database recovery runbooks, including validated restore procedures, dependency mapping, and configuration baselines aligned with DR/COOP requirements. AI/ML and Generative AI Enablement Design and implement AI/ML and Generative AI solutions using AWS services (Bedrock, SageMaker, OpenSearch) to support natural-language-to-SQL, automated metadata generation, conversational technicalassistance, and AI-powered data pipeline optimization. Apply GenAI tooling (e.g., Bedrock, LangChain , embeddings, RAG patterns) to accelerate documentation, schema analysis, and DevOps workflows. Support AI-assisted analysis to detect redundant data flows, schema drift, and opportunities to simplify data integrations. Leverage AI-enabled platforms (e.g., Rhino.ai or equivalent) for legacy system discovery, business logic extraction, and modernization acceleration where authorized by the Government. AWS Migration Support Provide data engineering and DBAexpertisein support of the urgent AWS migration from DISC data centers, including troubleshooting, testing, and implementing operational adjustments tomaintaincontinuity of mission-critical business functions (e.g., payment processing). Support full on-premises to AWS migration for databases and data infrastructure, including provisioning, lift-and-shift, re-architecture, data migration validation, and issue resolution. Design and execute data migration and transformation activities, including test data management and privacy-preserving techniques for non-production environments. Governance, Compliance, and Knowledge Transfer Maintain audit-ready documentation for all data architecture decisions, schema changes, pipeline configurations, and modernization artifacts in Government-designated systems of record. Enforce FPAC architectural principles, secure coding standards, and NIST SP 800–53 controls across all data engineering and database activities. Conduct architecture reviews, design assurance gates, and code reviews for data-related deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards and FPAC SonarQube thresholds. Deliver knowledge transfer sessions to Government personnel and incoming vendors during transition periods, including complete documentation handoff of data systems, pipelines, and architectural decisions. Maintain and update troubleshooting playbooks, runbooks, and knowledge articles for data systems in Government-designated repositories. About Us: AttainX Inc. is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMC Level 2, CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS and Silver Level SAFe Partner. For more than 15 years, AttainX , Inc. has delivered emergent technologies, software products, and high-quality services that meet the needs of our Federal Government customers. The last 4 years have shown significant company growth as we have increased our contracts portfolio and hold the “Best in Class” contract vehicles, GSA MAS and OASIS Small Business and 8(a) Pools 1, 2 and 3. In addition, we are prime on several Agency Specific IDIQs and BPAs with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Energy, Navy, Health and Human Service, USCIS and the Defense Intelligence Agency. AttainX is dedicated to quality and best practices for the services we provide. We understand our people are the key ingredient to ensuring our customers Mission and Goals are met with excellence. Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits packages including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, matching 401K plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and Long & Short-Term Disability. EEO Commitment: AttainX is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, VEVRAA and Section 503, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. These protections also extend to applicants. Accommodations: Individuals with a disability who would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation may send an email to Human Resources indicating the specifics of the assistance needed. Physical Demands: Sitting and working on a computer for long, continuous periods each day; effective communications by telephone, email, and face-to-face; standing, walking, and sitting; handling and feeling objects or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds; and specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Title : Data Engineer 2 Location : Remote Security Clearance : USDA Public Trust The Data Engineer 2 is responsible for the design, development, optimization, and administration of database solutions and data pipelines supporting the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) IT ecosystem. This role requires deep expertise in SQL Server database engineering, data modeling, ETL/ELT development, business intelligence reporting, and database administration across a complex portfolio of interdependent FPAC applications. The Data Engineer 2 provides Tier 3 technical support for data-related production issues, drives database performance optimization, supports cloud migration of data services to AWS, and contributes to the modernization of legacy monolithic database architectures. The role operates with significant autonomy across multiple application domains and serves as a subject matter expert on NRCS data structures, schemas, and cross-system data dependencies. Required Qualifications: Experience: Ten (10) or more years of professional experience in database engineering, data architecture, or database administration with SQL Server. Five (5) or more years of experience with ETL/ELT development using SSIS, SQL Agent, or equivalent tools. Five (5) or more years of experience with business intelligence development including SSRS, SSAS, or Power BI. Three (3) or more years of experience with logical and physical data modeling using PowerDesigner , Erwin, or equivalent tools. Three (3) or more years of experience supporting federal IT programs or government agency environments. Experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, replication, and capacity management. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment of database changes. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred. Security Requirements: Must be able to obtain and maintain an USDA security background investigation (FBI fingerprint check and eQIP ). Must comply with all NIST, USDA, and HSPD–12 security training and reporting requirements. Must complete mandatory training: Information Security Awareness (annually) and Section 508 (within 45 days of assignment). Technical Skills: SQL Server (2016+): stored procedures, views, functions, triggers, query optimization, replication, backup/restore SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services), SQL Agent jobs, ETL/ELT pipeline development SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services), SSAS (SQL Server Analysis Services), Power BI Data modeling: PowerDesigner , Erwin Data Modeler, star/snowflake schema design Database versioning: Liquibase AWS services: RDS, S3, and related data services Source control: Git, TFS/Azure DevOps Security scanning: SonarQube, Fortify SCA Agile/ SAFe methodologies; Jira, Confluence Preferred Qualifications: Experience with USDA NRCS or FPAC systems and databases (e.g., CD, CART, Registry, Easements, NPAD, Protracts, NOIS, GDAC). Experience with Databricks or AWS Data Lake architectures. Experience with Tableau or MicroStrategy in addition to Power BI/SSRS. AWS certifications (Cloud Practitioner, Database Specialty, or equivalent). Experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, or other RDBMS platforms in addition to SQL Server. Experience with Redgate or equivalent database DevOps tooling. Experience with NIST SP 800–53, FISMA, FedRAMP compliance frameworks. Experience with Section 508 accessibility testing. ITIL certification or demonstrated experience with ITIL service management processes. Experience with geospatial data services and FPAC GeoBranch architecture. Key Responsibilities: Database Design and Development Design, develop, and maintain database solutions for FPAC applications including CD, CART, Registry, Easements, IDEA, PRS, ROOT, FSA Compliance, POINTS, TechReg, TSPR, PRS Goals, Funds Ledger, CCG, zRoles, and additional systems as assigned. Build and maintain logical and physical data models using PowerDesigner, Erwin Data Modeler, or equivalent tools; maintain current documentation of schemas, entity relationships, and cross-system dependencies. Design and implement stored procedures, views, functions, triggers, and complex SQL queries optimized for performance and maintainability. Manage schema changes using Liquibase and Government-approved versioning tools; synchronize changes across development, test, QA, and production environments. Implement service-layer data access patterns and support elimination of direct cross-database queries and business logic in stored procedures where directed by Government architects. Support decomposition of the monolithic database architecture (e.g., NPAD) by identifying and documenting cross-database dependencies, table replication patterns, and tightly coupled business logic. DM&E Feature Development Support Design and implement database components for authorized Development, Modernization, and Enhancement (DM&E) work, including schema changes, stored procedures, data migrations, and reporting objects for NOIS, GDAC, and other approved feature development. Collaborate with development teams on data architecture decisions for new features, ensuring alignment with FPAC standards and the Technical Guidance Framework (TGF). Support Geospatial Data Catalog (GDAC) and National Office Information System (NOIS) enhancement work by providing database engineering expertise for authorized feature tickets. ETL/ELT and Data Pipeline Development Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using SSIS, SQL Agent jobs, and related tooling to support data integration across FPAC systems. Support data migration activities including pipeline development and integration with FPAC’s centralized AWS Data Lake strategy (Databricks). Create and maintain SQL Agent jobs for ETL execution, database housekeeping, and automated maintenance tasks. Migrate legacy DTS packages to SSIS where applicable; modernize ETL processes to align with current FPAC pipeline standards. Support ad hoc data extract and reporting requests from the data lake. Business Intelligence and Reporting Design, develop, and maintain SSRS reports, SSAS cubes, and Power BI dashboards for stakeholder reporting and operational metrics. Create performance attributes, metrics, and facts using multi-dimensional SSAS cubes structured in star and snowflake schemas. Support data analysis and reporting requirements across application domains; produce data extracts and reports as requested by Government stakeholders. Database Administration and Operations Perform database administration tasks including backup/restore, replication setup and monitoring, performance tuning, index optimization, and capacity management. Optimize SQL queries and database structures to improve application performance and reduce operational overhead. Provide Tier 3 technical support for data-related production issues, including root cause analysis, defect resolution, and emergency workarounds. Triage and resolve database defects, batch job failures, and data integrity issues without introducing new vulnerabilities or technical debt. Develop and maintain application-level health checks and operability indicators for database components to enable enterprise monitoring integration. Establish and maintain an on-call support rotation, escalation paths, and coordination procedures with Government stakeholders for data-related incidents. AWS Cloud Migration Support Support migration of database workloads from on-premises DISC data center to AWS, including coordination of cutover activities, environment validation, and post-migration issue resolution. Implement database-level changes required to maintain operability during and after cloud migration, including configuration for AWS RDS, S3, and related services. Validate database functionality in AWS environments; troubleshoot and resolve migration-related data issues including replication, connectivity, and performance. Data Management and Governance Align database solutions with the Government’s data architecture and governance practices, including registration of schemas, interfaces, and metadata in AWS Data Zone. Maintain data lineage and stewardship information for supported databases and data pipelines; report changes that affect downstream systems. Implement data quality controls, validation procedures, and reconciliation processes for critical data assets. Support schema and metadata synchronization across environments using Liquibase and Government-approved tooling. Coordinate data administration activities with Government data stewards and cross-functional teams. Security and Compliance Implement secure database practices in alignment with NIST SP 800–53, USDA security standards, FISMA, and Zero Trust principles. Remove deprecated or non-compliant authorization dependencies and role references (e.g., zRoles) as part of sustainment activities to support least-privilege access and continuous ATO compliance. Remediate security vulnerabilities within defined SLAs (e.g., 14 days for critical/high) using Government-approved tools and processes. Ensure database solutions meet Section 508 accessibility requirements where applicable and comply with the Privacy Act, FedRAMP, and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) requirements. Ensure all work products, services, fixes, and deliverables meet or exceed the Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) defined in the applicable contract attachments. Release and Deployment Management Ensure all database changes pass automated testing, security scans, and FPAC SonarQube thresholds prior to production deployment. Deploy database changes through FPAC-approved CI/CD pipelines; actively contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipeline for rapid and reliable deployments. Automate unit testing of stored procedures and database components to improve quality and reduce regression risk. Develop and maintain automated deployment scripts for database changes; implement rollback procedures and test them prior to production releases. Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations Develop and maintain database-specific disaster recovery runbooks, including validated restore procedures, dependency mapping, and configuration baselines. Define and document Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) targets for supported databases; align recovery procedures accordingly, subject to Government approval. Participate in planned and unplanned DR/COOP exercises; test failover, replication, and restore procedures at agreed intervals and capture results in after-action reports. Technical Leadership and Mentoring Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on database engineering, data modeling, and SQL Server best practices. Lead code reviews and design sessions for database solutions across assigned application domains. Participate in risk identification and mitigation activities; contribute to the risk and issue log in the Government-designated tool, including data architecture dependencies, technical debt, and compliance gaps. Support ITIL-aligned incident, problem, and change management processes consistent with FPAC standards. Provide knowledge transfer sessions to Government personnel and incoming vendors during transitions. Maintain troubleshooting playbooks, runbooks, and knowledge articles in Government-designated repositories. Modernization Assessment Contribute to the comprehensive inventory of supported database systems and components, including technology stack, dependencies, replication patterns, and operational status. Evaluate modernization options (refactor, re-platform, replace, retire) for database components using structured scoring models based on technical debt, compliance risk, cost to maintain, and business impact. Propose strategies to decouple tightly coupled database architectures, including elimination of cross-database dependencies, table replication, and embedded business logic in stored procedures. Support Transition Package development including architecture decision documentation, modernization roadmap, and knowledge transfer materials. Work Location and Schedule Remote work is approved. Contractor personnel must have access to the internet and Government network and be available to federal PMs, COs, CORs, and TPOCs during core hours (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST). Normal duty hours are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. After-hours and weekend work may be required to support production releases. Travel within fifty (50) miles of the Contractor’s facilities may be required with COR approval. About Us: AttainX Inc. is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMC Level 2, CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS and Silver Level SAFe Partner. For more than 15 years, AttainX, Inc. has delivered emergent technologies, software products, and high-quality services that meet the needs of our Federal Government customers. The last 4 years have shown significant company growth as we have increased our contracts portfolio and hold the “Best in Class” contract vehicles, GSA MAS and OASIS Small Business and 8(a) Pools 1, 2 and 3. In addition, we are prime on several Agency Specific IDIQs and BPAs with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Energy, Navy, Health and Human Service, USCIS and the Defense Intelligence Agency. AttainX is dedicated to quality and best practices for the services we provide. We understand our people are the key ingredient to ensuring our customers Mission and Goals are met with excellence. Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits packages including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, matching 401K plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and Long & Short-Term Disability. EEO Commitment: AttainX is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, VEVRAA and Section 503, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. These protections also extend to applicants. Accommodations: Individuals with a disability who would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation may send an email to Human Resources indicating the specifics of the assistance needed. Physical Demands: Sitting and working on a computer for long, continuous periods each day; effective communications by telephone, email, and face-to-face; standing, walking, and sitting; handling and feeling objects or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds; and specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Job Title: DevSecOps Engineer Location: Remote Security Clearance: USDA Public Trust AttainX Inc. is seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to join our federal IT delivery team supporting the USDA Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPAC BC) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing CI/CD pipelines, release operations, cloud infrastructure, and security compliance in complex, multi-vendor federal environments. You will serve as a key technical and operational leader, working closely with development teams, platform engineers, government stakeholders, and cross-functional Agile Release Trains to ensure secure, reliable, and compliant application delivery. Essential Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field, with 8+ years of experience in DevSecOps , release management, systems integration, or production operations in federal IT environments Proven experience managing large-scale release operations — including coordinating multiple concurrent enterprise application releases across multi-vendor development teams Hands-on experience building, enhancing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, including integration of automated unit tests and environment deployments Experience with AWS cloud technologies, including migration testing, high-availability architecture, and cloud environment management Demonstrated ability to lead security compliance activities, including Privacy Threshold Analyses (PTAs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), access control documentation, and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) remediation Experience using SonarQube or equivalent static analysis tools to review and resolve audit findings and enforce coding and security standards Proficiency administering Windows and Linux virtual machines, middleware configuration, and production environment troubleshooting Strong background in cross-functional coordination with development, QA, security, DBA, telecom, and government stakeholder teams Experience with infrastructure provisioning including servers, load balancers, IIS, and related components Demonstrated ability to supervise or lead technical teams, manage task assignments, and drive process improvements Experience working within Agile or SAFe delivery teams, including participation in PI Planning, sprint ceremonies, and ART-level coordination Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief government leadership on release status, issue resolution, and risk mitigation Ability to obtain and a USDA Public Trust Clearance Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting USDA, FPAC, NRCS, or other federal civilian agencies CompTIA Security+ certification (active) AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or higher SAFe DevOps, SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, or SAFe Practitioner certification Familiarity with FPAC Technical Guidance Framework and federal platform compliance standards Experience with data refresh coordination across multiple environments, including fiscal year rollover and county-level data updates Experience with application monitoring tools and network/logical deployment diagram maintenance Familiarity with deployment scripting and packaging tools Core Responsibilities: Plan, coordinate, and execute releases for 20+ enterprise applications per year across multi-vendor environments, ensuring alignment with government technical and architectural standards Design, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing, secure deployments, and environment readiness across development, QA, and production environments Lead AWS cloud migration testing and provide regular status updates to government program and project managers Manage security compliance activities including drafting and submitting PTAs, PIAs, access control forms, and leading POA&M remediation efforts to closure Review SonarQube and other static analysis findings, develop remediation plans, and enforce security and coding compliance across development teams Partner with platform, infrastructure, and hosting teams to manage environment provisioning, application outages, and production system availability Coordinate cross-functional activities for major operational events including fiscal year rollovers, county data updates, and multi-environment data refreshes Serve as liaison between development teams and federal leadership, providing clear, accurate updates on deployment status, risks, and issue resolution Support infrastructure needs including virtual machine administration, middleware configuration, and load balancer and IIS troubleshooting Contribute to ART-level planning and process improvement initiatives to enhance communication and delivery efficiency across the program Assist with business development initiatives by contributing to proposals and identifying growth opportunities About Us: AttainX Inc. is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMC Level 2, CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS and Silver Level SAFe Partner. For more than 15 years, AttainX , Inc. has delivered emergent technologies, software products, and high-quality services that meet the needs of our Federal Government customers. The last 4 years have shown significant company growth as we have increased our contracts portfolio and hold the “Best in Class” contract vehicles, GSA MAS and OASIS Small Business and 8(a) Pools 1, 2 and 3. In addition, we are prime on several Agency Specific IDIQs and BPAs with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Energy, Navy, Health and Human Service, USCIS and the Defense Intelligence Agency. AttainX is dedicated to quality and best practices for the services we provide. We understand our people are the key ingredient to ensuring our customers Mission and Goals are met with excellence. Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits packages including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, matching 401K plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and Long & Short-Term Disability. EEO Commitment: AttainX is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, VEVRAA and Section 503, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. These protections also extend to applicants. Accommodations: Individuals with a disability who would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation may send an email to Human Resources indicating the specifics of the assistance needed. Physical Demands: Sitting and working on a computer for long, continuous periods each day; effective communications by telephone, email, and face-to-face; standing, walking, and sitting; handling and feeling objects or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds; and specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.