9th Way Insignia

SDET

• Detail-oriented Functional Tester with over 5 years of experience in testing C# and .NET-based applications across web and enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in analyzing business and technical requirements, designing comprehensive test scenarios, and executing functional, regression, and integration testing to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Experienced in using Azure DevOps for test case management, defect tracking, build pipelines, and collaboration within Agile/Scrum team.
• Well-versed in integrating automated test suites into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous testing as part of the build and release workflows.
• Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps for test planning, defect tracking, backlog management, and collaboration with Agile/Scrum teams.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, document, and track defects through to resolution while working closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders.
• Known for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering reliable, user-focused solutions withing tight deadlines.
• Proficient in working with Selenium WebDriver for test acutomation and validation of web applications, with a solid understanding of test frameworks and automated test execution.
• Strong experience in API testing using Swagger/OpenAPI specifications to validated RESTful services, including request/response verification, authentication, status code validation, and negative testing.
• Proficient in automating API tests using C# libraries and integrating API validations with Selenium-based UI tests for end-to-end coverage.
• Complements automation expertise with focused manual testing such as exploratory testing, regression testing, and UAT support to ensure overall application quality.

Senior Test Engineer

Full-stack Engineer

• Serve as a technical authority for the DMC custom-built application portfolio on assigned tasks, comprising approximately 10 applications, 150 UI screens, and over 170,000 lines of C# code.
• Design, develop, enhance, and sustain applications using ASP.NET Core, C#, legacy .NET Framework v4.8, JavaScript, CSS, and Kendo UI.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, including Databricks and Synapse, API Management, Azure Functions, Azure App Services, Azure Blob Storage, and Azure Monitor.
• Lead the SSRS-to-Power BI migration using existing Power BI infrastructure.
• Lead WebForms-to-ASP.NET Core modernization within the VAEC framework.
• Design and maintain complex relational SQL Server databases; create and modify database objects using advanced T-SQL.
• Maintain data dictionaries, metadata documentation, and report-to-data-source traceability.
• Ensure secure coding practices and support ATO vulnerability remediation.
• Provide technical direction and code review to junior developers on assigned tasks.
• Ensure all products meet Section 508, ADA, and WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA compliance requirements.
• Maintain ATO artifacts, including SSP updates, control narratives, POA&M tracking, and scan evidence.
• Ramp onto and off of discrete, Government-directed tasks with minimal onboarding time.

Temporary Senior Software Developer

Backend Engineer

• Develop and modify application code using C#, .NET Core MVC, legacy .NET Framework v4.8, JavaScript, and CSS.
• Maintain existing user interfaces and support incremental enhancements to the DMC application portfolio.
• Perform hands-on coding, unit testing, debugging, and technical documentation.
• Write and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects in support of application functionality.
• Support defect resolution, break/fix activity, and sustainment of existing systems.
• Support ATO vulnerability remediation and secure coding practices under senior developer direction.
• Ensure code and interfaces meet Section 508, ADA, and WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA compliance requirements.
• Use Azure DevOps for source control, work item tracking, and CI/CD pipeline activity.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback from senior developers.
• Participate in recurring technical working sessions with the DMC team.

Software Developer, .NET Core

Platform Engineer

• Develop and maintain business solutions using Power Apps and Power Automate workflows within the VAEC framework.
• Develop Power BI reports and dashboards using existing Power BI Service licenses, deployed Report Server, gateway, and designated workspace.
• Support the SSRS-to-Power BI migration under the direction of senior developers.
• Integrate Power Platform solutions with SharePoint sites, SQL Server databases, and existing .NET applications.
• Maintain and enhance the existing DMC portfolio of Power Apps, flows, and SharePoint integrations.
• Write and maintain SQL queries and data connections supporting Power Platform solutions.
• Ensure all Power Apps, flows, and Power BI reports meet Section 508, ADA, and WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA compliance requirements.
• Document solution configurations, data sources, and report-to-data-source traceability.
• Support ATO artifact maintenance and vulnerability remediation for Power Platform components.
• Participate in recurring technical working sessions with the DMC team and SharePoint and Power Platform developers.

Software Developer – Microsoft Power Platform

Solutions Engineer

• Serve as a technical authority for the DMC custom-built application portfolio, comprising approximately 10 applications, 150 UI screens, and over 170,000 lines of C# code.
• Design, develop, enhance, and sustain applications using ASP.NET Core, C#, legacy .NET Framework v4.8, JavaScript, CSS, and Kendo UI.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, including Databricks and Synapse, API Management, Azure Functions, Azure App Services, Azure Blob Storage, and Azure Monitor.
• Lead the SSRS-to-Power BI migration using existing Power BI Service licenses, deployed Report Server, gateway, and designated workspace.
• Lead WebForms-to-ASP.NET Core modernization within the VAEC framework.
• Design and maintain complex relational SQL Server databases; create and modify database objects using advanced T-SQL.
• Maintain data dictionaries, metadata documentation, and report-to-data-source traceability.
• Ensure secure coding practices and support ATO vulnerability remediation, including legacy code, third-party and open-source component findings, and configuration findings.
• Provide technical direction, architectural guidance, and code review to junior developers.
• Ensure all products meet Section 508, ADA, and WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA compliance requirements.
• Maintain ATO artifacts, including SSP updates, control narratives, POA&M tracking, and scan evidence.
• Participate in recurring technical working sessions and ad-hoc meetings with OAA leadership and VA stakeholders.

Senior Software Developer – .NET Core, Azure Cloud Solution

Graphics Designer

• Design and implement accessible, visually appealing, and user-friendly interfaces for OAA applications and platforms.
• Create user-centered designs using Bootstrap, jQuery, and centralized CSS files.
• Collaborate with front-end and back-end developers to integrate designs within the .NET Core C# and Power Platform environment.
• Create additional website graphics as needed using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, or other graphic design tools.
• Ensure all designs meet Section 508, ADA, and WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA compliance requirements.
• Maintain visual consistency and design standards across the OAA application portfolio.
• Support wireframing, site diagrams, and site maps in coordination with the Business Analyst.
• Remediate accessibility findings in existing UI and graphic assets.
• Manage assigned work within an annual level of effort not to exceed 250 hours.

Graphic Designer

Data Scientist

• Establish and maintain enterprise-level data management practices toward Level 4-5 CMMI target operating maturity.
• Identify and document authoritative data sources across the OAA application and reporting portfolio.
• Standardize data definitions and establish enterprise data standards and naming conventions.
• Resolve duplicate and conflicting data elements across applications, databases, and reports.
• Fill metadata gaps and maintain data dictionaries and report-to-data-source traceability.
• Identify and remediate reporting inconsistencies across SSRS, Power BI, SharePoint, and custom applications.
• Support Azure Data Engineering activities, including data pipeline and data warehouse design considerations.
• Produce and maintain the Data Management Assessment and supporting data governance artifacts.
• Advise developers and Government stakeholders on data quality, data lineage, and governance impacts of proposed changes.
• Support ATO artifact maintenance as it relates to data handling, PII, and data classification.
• Participate in recurring technical working sessions with OAA leadership and the DMC team.

Data Governance, Data Manager

Support Engineer

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from OAA stakeholders and translate them into actionable technical requirements.
• Serve as the bridge between Government stakeholders, the Program Manager, and the development team.
• Maintain ATO artifacts, including System Security Plan (SSP) updates, control narratives, POA&M tracking, and scan evidence.
• Ensure ATO artifacts remain current within timeframes specified by the VA Information Security Knowledge Service.
• Support sustainment of the active VA umbrella ATO (FIPS 199 Moderate) throughout the period of performance.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, process flows, wireframes, site diagrams, and user-facing job aids.
• Support Section 508 compliance documentation and accessibility conformance reporting.
• Track and report on requirements, deliverables, and compliance status; contribute to the Quarterly Progress Report.
• Coordinate with the Data Governance / Data Manager on data definitions and reporting requirements.
• Participate in recurring working sessions and ad-hoc meetings with OAA leadership and VA stakeholders.

Business Analyst, ATO Support Analyst

Security Engineer

• Provide expert cybersecurity guidance across enterprise systems, cloud environments, applications, networks, and mission platforms.
• Lead the development and implementation of innovative cyber defense strategies that improve detection, prevention, response, and recovery capabilities.
• Assess current cyber defense posture and recommend practical, scalable improvements aligned with mission, business, and regulatory requirements.
• Design and support implementation of layered defense models, including Zero Trust, endpoint protection, identity-based security, network segmentation, encryption, threat monitoring, and secure cloud controls.
• Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies, tools, and methodologies to determine applicability, maturity, risk, and operational value.
• Support development of cybersecurity roadmaps, implementation plans, maturity models, and modernization strategies.
• Advise leadership on cyber risk, threat trends, security gaps, mitigation strategies, and investment priorities.
• Collaborate with technical teams, program managers, architects, engineers, system owners, and business stakeholders to integrate security into planning, development, operations, and sustainment activities.
• Support security assessments, risk assessments, authorization activities, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Provide expertise in federal cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including NIST, RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, CMMC, CIS Controls, and Zero Trust guidance.
• Recommend automation, analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and security orchestration approaches to improve cyber defense effectiveness.
• Support incident response planning, tabletop exercises, root cause analysis, and lessons-learned activities.
• Develop cybersecurity policies, procedures, playbooks, technical guidance, briefings, and executive-level decision materials.
• Mentor junior and mid-level cybersecurity staff and promote knowledge sharing across technical teams.
• Identify opportunities to reduce risk, improve efficiency, strengthen resilience, and advance the organization’s cyber maturity.
• This position may perform other duties as assigned. The responsibilities listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive.

Cyber Security SME

System Administrator

• Provide on-site and remote administration and maintenance support for VA storage, server, backup, disaster recovery, and systems-management environments.
• Install, upgrade, repair, configure, and retire hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot system and storage configurations.
• Apply approved application and security patches.
• Manage system access.
• Monitor logs and resource utilization.
• Perform performance tuning and capacity-planning activities.
• Create, execute, and monitor backups and data restorations.
• Investigate replication and checkpoint issues.
• Provision storage to VMware, Windows, and Linux hosts.
• Support monthly coordinated installations.
• Assist with inventory management for hardware and software resources.
• Support SCCM test environments by testing operating-system deployments, application packages, upgrades, and Microsoft patches.
• Respond to help-desk tickets.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 troubleshooting assistance.
• Support disaster-recovery and security activities.
• Remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Create and maintain operating instructions, standard operating procedures, user guides, installation instructions, and monthly status documentation.

Systems Administrator

Director

• As the company’s chief proposal practitioner, responsibilities comprise:
• Lead and execute all phases of federal proposal development from solicitation release through proposal submission.
• Develop proposal schedules, work plans, compliance matrices, requirements traceability matrices, and proposal management plans.
• Coordinate proposal contributors, subject matter experts, technical leads, recruiters, pricing personnel, subcontractors, and partners.
• Draft, edit, rewrite, and integrate proposal content to ensure a unified voice and compelling value proposition.
• Author proposal sections including executive summaries, management approaches, transition plans, staffing approaches, quality plans, and corporate experience narratives.
• Facilitate solutioning sessions and collaborate with technical leadership to develop differentiated technical approaches.
• Establish, coordinate, and lead Pink Team, Red Team, Gold Team, and other proposal reviews.
• Review technical, management, staffing, and past performance content for quality, compliance, responsiveness, and win themes.
• Develop and maintain proposal compliance tools, content libraries, templates, style guides, and proposal processes.
• Coordinate pricing and labor estimating activities, including labor category mapping, staffing assumptions, and level-of-effort development.
• Support capture activities through opportunity assessments, customer research, competitive analysis, and pursuit planning.
• Support business development and networking activities through customer meetings, industry events, conferences, and partner engagements.
• Coordinate teaming partners, subcontractors, consultants, and strategic relationships throughout the pursuit lifecycle.
• Manage proposal production and submission activities, ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements and submission deadlines.
• Conduct lessons learned reviews and continuously improve proposal processes, tools, and win strategies.
• Serve as the company's subject matter expert for proposal development, proposal operations, and pursuit execution.
• This position may perform other duties as assigned. The responsibilities listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive.

Senior Director, Proposal Strategy and Execution

Growth Marketing

• Provide operational leadership across business development, capture, proposal, innovation, and partnership functions
• Support identification, prioritization, and shaping of strategic opportunities
• Align innovation initiatives with growth priorities and customer needs
• Coordinate strategic partnerships and joint ventures
• Ensure growth activities align with executive priorities
• Strengthen collaboration between Growth, Delivery, Technology, and Executive teams
• This position may perform other duties as assigned.