Contract Performance Period : August 3, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Job Location : Washington, DC location(s) (Metro Access) On-Site 5 days/week.
Direct Hire : Term: through 31/12/2026, with a strong possibility of extension
Pay Range : Depending on Experience
Travel Requirements : Washington, DC location(s) (Metro Access) On-Site 5 days/week.
Working Remotely : Not possible
Project Description :
We are seeking a Senior Applications Developer to support a critical technical infrastructure modernization project for a nationally significant monthly statistical release on industrial production and capacity utilization (IP/CU). This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop robust new infrastructure that exceeds current capabilities.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with an internal team of roughly 20 professionals — including economists, research assistants, data engineers, and analysts — as well as outside contractors, in modernizing the IP/CU data and code infrastructure. The project involves transitioning from legacy FAME software to modern technologies while ensuring robust monthly production continuity.
Location: Washington, DC | US Citizenship is Required
Qualification Requirements :
Skills Requirements :
Responsibilities :
Job ID : 1578
Job Location : Washington, DC location(s) (Metro Access) On-Site 5 days/week.
Direct Hire : Term: through 31/12/2026, with a strong possibility of extension
Pay Range : Depending on Experience
Travel Requirements : Washington, DC location(s) (Metro Access) On-Site 5 days/week.
Working Remotely : Not possible
Project Description :
We are seeking a Senior Applications Developer to support a critical technical infrastructure modernization project for a nationally significant monthly statistical release on industrial production and capacity utilization (IP/CU). This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop robust new infrastructure that exceeds current capabilities.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with an internal team of roughly 20 professionals — including economists, research assistants, data engineers, and analysts — as well as outside contractors, in modernizing the IP/CU data and code infrastructure. The project involves transitioning from legacy FAME software to modern technologies while ensuring robust monthly production continuity.
Location: Washington, DC | US Citizenship is Required
Qualification Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Physics, Economics, or a related field
- Minimum 7 years of demonstrated programmer/analyst experience developing software according to Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC)
- Strong programming skills with significant experience in R or Python; FAME experience is a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Reliability and ability to work efficiently on time-sensitive, deadline-driven projects
- Experience in analysis and design of systems
- Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies
Skills Requirements :
- Proficiency in R, Python, and/or FAME software
- Experience with SQL-based database systems and modern alternatives such as DuckDB
- Ability to analyze and study complex system requirements
- Experience with Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools
- Proficiency with formal specifications, data flow diagrams, and logic flow charts
- Software configuration management
- Experience developing block diagrams and logic flow charts for functional business applications
- Familiarity with emerging technologies including AI and coding assistants
- Ability to quickly understand complex data structures and idiosyncrasies
Responsibilities :
- Modernize the IP/CU data and code infrastructure, transitioning from legacy FAME software to modern technologies while maintaining robust monthly production
- Design software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analyses, and manage their implementation
- Manage software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, and accepted SDLC design techniques
- Analyze functional business applications and design specifications, developing block diagrams and logic flow charts
- Translate detailed design into computer software; test, debug, and refine applications to produce the required product
- Review existing programs and assist in making refinements, reducing operating time, and improving current techniques
- Supervise software configuration management
- Prepare required documentation including both program-level and user-level documentation
- Coordinate file transfers and validation with internal IT and communications teams
- Embrace emerging technologies including AI and coding assistants while prioritizing system robustness and reliability
Job ID : 1578
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