Description
Leidos is on the lookout for a Lead Software Engineer / Data Science Library Manager to oversee and enhance databases that support GEOINT product dissemination. You will play a key role in maintaining, improving, and ensuring the precision of spatial content databases, including the creation of country/state boundaries for GEOINT products. The perfect candidate will possess strong expertise in database management, geospatial components, and software engineering, delivering seamless data integrity, automation, and efficient dissemination.
This role requires a highly collaborative individual with the ability to work across various teams, maintain and enhance data ingest and validation scripts, and support all facets of software operations related to GEOINT product dissemination. Experience in navigating multiple security domains is highly desirable. Furthermore, strong public speaking skills and the ability to deliver engaging briefings will be crucial, as you will represent the organization in customer interactions and technical discussions.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage and maintain databases to support GEOINT product dissemination, including spatial content and country/state boundary generation.
Develop, optimize, and enhance data ingest, validation scripts, stored procedures, and code to ensure data accuracy and efficient processing.
Integrate and optimize geospatial components such as Oracle Spatial, ArcSDE, and SDO_Geometry to improve data integrity and visualization.
Software Engineering & Automation:
Maintain and enhance Perl scripts, Java code packages, and database constructs to boost automation and efficiency.
Develop and maintain schemas, stored procedures, and database validation tools for reliable GEOINT product integration.
Troubleshoot and resolve software and database issues related to content dissemination, ensuring high availability and data integrity.
Collaboration & Cross-Domain Support:
Collaborate across multiple offices and security domains (NIPRnet/Xenon, SIPRnet, JWICS) for seamless data integration and secure dissemination.
Engage with stakeholders, product owners, and data users to enhance data structuring, usability, and distribution.
Support end-to-end operations for software and database systems associated with GEOINT product dissemination.
Act as the primary point of contact for customer briefings and technical discussions, ensuring clarity in database and dissemination processes.
Public Speaking & Customer Engagement:
Create and deliver impactful presentations, briefings, and reports to customers, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
Represent the organization confidently in customer-facing engagements, clearly explaining technical concepts.
Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions and training for both internal and external stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications:
Requires a BS degree and 12 - 15 years of relevant experience or a Master's with 10 - 13 years, or a Doctorate in a technical field.
TS/SCI w/ Polygraph required.
Strong experience in developing Perl scripts, Java code packages, database constructs, schemas, and stored procedures.
Extensive knowledge of database management with geospatial components, such as Oracle Spatial, ArcSDE, and SDO_Geometry.
Proven capability to optimize and automate data ingest, validation, and dissemination workflows.
Experience in supporting software operations and maintenance for GEOINT content dissemination.
Understanding of cross-domain data management and security protocols.
Strong public-speaking aptitude, with experience delivering briefings and conveying technical concepts to various audiences.
Sec+ certification preferred.
Soft Skills & Collaboration:
Adept at engaging across multiple offices to align databases with GEOINT product requirements.
Excellent problem-solving skills, capable of troubleshooting complex software and database challenges.
Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with a background in cross-functional teamwork.
Comfortable in customer engagements, ensuring transparent communication throughout.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in government, defense, or intelligence sectors.
Familiarity with cloud-based GIS and database solutions.
Knowledge of automation frameworks and DevSecOps best practices.
Certifications in Database Management, GIS, or Software Engineering.
Prior experience leading technical discussions and customer briefings.
Original Posting:
February 27, 2025
This position is expected to remain open for at least 3 days following the posting date.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00
This range serves as a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation. Factors considered in extending an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, market alignment, and other laws.
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Lead Software Engineer / Data Science Library Manager