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SME RPA Application Developer

GDH
Alexandria, VA Intern
POSTED ON 7/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/19/2026
Role Summary

Provide strategic guidance, technical leadership, and hands-on development for robotic process automation solutions that support mission-critical business processes. This role serves as an SME focused on RPA solution architecture, design, development, modernization, and sustainment across the full automation lifecycle. Responsibilities include collaborating with mission partner stakeholders to translate requirements into functional RPA applications and ensuring solutions meet security, compliance, and accreditation needs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide SME-level leadership for RPA solution architecture, design, development, modification, and sustainment
  • Gather, analyze, and translate stakeholder requirements into functional RPA applications
  • Design, build, modernize, and maintain scalable automations using RPA tools, frameworks, and reusable components
  • Execute end-to-end SDLC activities using methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, DevOps, DevSecOps, and other iterative approaches
  • Troubleshoot and resolve integration, deployment, configuration, vulnerability, and functional defect issues
  • Apply coding standards, documentation best practices, and quality controls to reduce technical debt
  • Ensure RPA applications meet system security, compliance, and accreditation requirements
  • Support decommissioning and retirement of RPA components as required
  • Develop and maintain the Software Lifecycle Management Plan (SLMP) and related software product documentation, including updates during execution


Qualifications

  • High school diploma with 10 years of relevant experience (or commensurate experience)
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security CE, CySA , or CCNA Security)
  • Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and sustaining enterprise-grade RPA solutions
  • Proficiency leading RPA platforms and automation frameworks such as UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, or similar
  • Experience applying SDLC methodologies across complex automation initiatives
  • Strong skills in workflow analysis, process modeling, and automation architecture
  • Experience with secure software development practices aligned to cybersecurity and compliance requirements
  • Ability to troubleshoot integration problems, optimize performance, and maintain stable automation environments
  • Strong communication skills for stakeholder collaboration and technical recommendation delivery
  • This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.


Publishing Pay Range: $70.00 – $75.00 hourly

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

Salary : $70 - $75

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