Information Technology Jobs in Maryland

AGE Solutions is looking for a Senior Cyber Cloud Assessment Engineer to join our team in support of an upcoming cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our DoD customer. As a Team Lead, you will be responsible for performing analysis, conducting independent validations of assessments, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) for authorized CSPs and CSOs.

Individuals in this role must be available to work full-time on-site at Ft. Meade, MD.

Responsibilities Include:

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• Conduct cybersecurity assessments and validations of Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs) in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Provisional Authorization (PA) process.
  
• Evaluate Cloud Service Provider (CSP) documentation packages following government guidance and procedures, including key artifacts such as the Cloud Architecture Diagram, System Security Plan (SSP), SSP Addendum, Readiness Assessment Report (RAR), System Architecture, Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and associated Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
  
• Review, analyze, and process additional documents including Change Requests, Extension Requests, Deviation Requests, Whitelist Requests, Corrective Action Plans, templates, process guide approvals, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) artifacts for existing Provisional Authorizations.
  
• Prepare and deliver up to 30 Cloud Security Assessment Packages annually, each including validated cybersecurity controls, certifier recommendations, and a statement of residual risk.
  
• Participate in technical kickoff meetings and review preliminary documentation to assess a CSP's readiness posture.
  
• Analyze and provide detailed feedback on CSP submissions such as the RAR, SAP, SSP, and architectural diagrams.
  
• Assess and document the operational impact of authorizations, changes, and vulnerabilities on the CSP environment.
  
• Develop Cloud Security Assessment Packages in accordance with established guidelines, including the SAR, POA&M, and any Deviation Requests.
  
• Draft Authorization Recommendation Memoranda outlining CSO compliance with DoD cybersecurity controls, residual risks, and technical findings.
  
• Prepare formal DoD Provisional Authorization memoranda, detailing authorization length, CSO boundary, services provided, operating conditions, DoD usage considerations, and follow-on activities.
  
• Validate CSO controls within eMASS or other government-provided Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools; ensure accurate tracking in the Mission Status Report (MSR).
  
• Review and verify the Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM), ensuring proper control inheritance is reflected in eMASS/GRC systems.
  
• Upload authorization conditions as system-level POA&Ms in eMASS and monitor their resolution.
  
• Organize and associate all received documentation with applicable security controls within eMASS.
  
• Maintain and update the DoD Cloud Process Guide, including all checklists, templates, forms, and guidance documents.
  
• Assist in developing internal requirements and how-to guides for assessors conducting CSP validations.
  
• Document and refine assessment procedures and validation best practices to align with DoDI 8510.01 and the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG).
  
• Contribute to the ongoing development and annual updates of the DoD Cloud Assessment Process Guides as requested by the Government.
  

Requirements:

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• Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)
  
• Eight (8) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position
  
• Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  
• DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level III certification
  
• Familiarity with security controls for Azure, AWS, and assorted cloud platforms
  
• Solid understanding of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), DoDI 8510.01, and DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG)
  
• Familiarity with security controls for Azure, AWS, and assorted cloud platforms
  
• Hands-on experience with eMASS or other government-provided GRC tools
  
• Familiarity with cloud security documentation, including SSPs, SARs, RARs, and POA&Ms
  
• Ability to analyze complex cloud architectures and provide accurate risk assessments
  
• Strong technical writing and communication skills to produce security assessment reports and formal recommendations
  
• Applicants must reside within a commutable distance of Ft. Meade, MD in order to work onsite full time.
  

Compensation: $110,000+

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

• 
  
• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
  
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
  
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
  
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
  
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
  
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
  
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
  
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
  
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
  

At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.

AGE Solutions is looking for a Cyber Cloud Assessment Engineer to join our team in support of a cybersecurity risk management and assessment program with our DoD customer. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for performing analysis, conducting independent validations of assessments, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) for authorized CSPs and CSOs.

Individuals in this role must be available to work full-time on-site at Ft. Meade, MD.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 
  
• Conduct cybersecurity assessments and validations of Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs) in support of the DoD Provisional Authorization (PA) process
  
• Prepare 30 Cloud Security Assessment Packages per year, including validated cybersecurity controls, certifier's recommendations, and residual risk statements
  
• Review Cloud Service Provider (CSP) documentation packages, including architectural diagrams, System Security Plans (SSP) with Addendums, Readiness Assessment Reports (RAR), Security Assessment Plans (SAP), and Security Assessment Reports (SAR)
  
• Evaluate supporting materials such as POA&Ms, Change Requests, Extension and Deviation Requests, Whitelist Requests, Corrective Action Plans, and applicable templates, checklists, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) artifacts
  
• Attend technical kickoff meetings to evaluate and document the CSP's security posture and readiness for assessment
  
• Analyze and provide feedback on assessment documentation, including the RAR, SAP, SSP, and system architecture diagrams
  
• Identify and document the operational impact of security authorizations, changes, or identified vulnerabilities within the CSP's environment
  
• Develop complete Cloud Security Assessment Packages in accordance with DoD standards, ensuring inclusion of SARs, POA&Ms, and Deviation Requests
  
• Create authorization recommendation memorandums summarizing compliance with DoD cybersecurity controls, technical evaluation results, and residual risk considerations
  
• Draft DoD PA memorandums outlining CSO boundary definitions, service offerings, authorization duration, terms and conditions, DoD usage considerations, and follow-on actions
  
• Validate implementation of CSO controls within eMASS or a government-provided GRC platform, and log assessment completion in the Mission Security Review (MSR)
  
• Review the Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM) and ensure correct inheritance mapping within eMASS or the designated GRC tool
  
• Enter all authorization conditions into eMASS as system-level POA&Ms and monitor for timely resolution
  
• Upload and associate all CSP documentation with applicable security controls in eMASS or the appropriate system of record
  
• Track and manage all CSO-related data using the Team Lead Resource (TLR) Assessment Database
  
• Maintain and update the DoD Cloud Process Guide and associated templates, forms, checklists, and documentation
  
• Contribute to the development of internal instructions, how-to guides, and reference material to support consistent assessor workflows
  
• Ensure assessment activities are conducted in compliance with DoDI 8510.01 and the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG)
  
• Document assessment methodologies and validation best practices to continuously improve assessment accuracy, consistency, and process efficiency
  
• Support the ongoing development and annual updates of the DoD Cloud Assessment Process Guides in alignment with evolving policy and government directives
  

Requirements:

• 
  
• Bachelor's degree (IT-related field preferred)
  
• Five (5) years of overall experience in cybersecurity or network security position
  
• Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  
• DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification
  
• Working knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DoDI 8510.01
  
• Familiarity with the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) and associated cloud security policies
  
• Familiarity with security controls for Azure, AWS, and assorted cloud platforms
  
• Experience conducting security assessments and developing security documentation (e.g., SSP, SAR, POA&M, SAP)
  
• Proficiency with eMASS or equivalent Government Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools
  
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply NIST SP 800-53 security controls in cloud environments
  
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly
  
• Applicants must reside within a commutable distance of Ft. Meade, MD in order to work onsite full-time.
  

Work Environment:

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• Must be able to sit for long periods
  

Compensation: $85,000+

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

• 
  
• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
  
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
  
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
  
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
  
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
  
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
  
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
  
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
  
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
  

At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.

Records Management Analyst

Rockville, MD

On-Site

Long-Term Engagement (2+ YR, Project Bases Extensions)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our federal government partner is seeking an experienced Records Management Analyst to support an active government contract with a leading U.S. health agency onsite in Rockville, MD. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in records and information management who is interested in applying their expertise in support of a critical mission. The successful candidate will play a key role in daily records management operations, collaborating with agency and contract staff, and supporting the development and implementation of records management strategies, policies, and procedures. If you have hands-on experience with records management and are interested in supporting the federal government, we encourage you to read more below and consider applying.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support daily records management functions and operations in coordination with the Agency Records Officer and Task Lead
• Respond to Records Management email inquiries and provide support to agency staff, leadership, and contract associates
• Coordinate records retrieval, transfer, and disposition processes with internal and external stakeholders
• Research agency records and collaborate with points of contact to determine records value for divisions, offices, centers, and the agency
• Fulfill weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly administrative deliverables as requested by client and contract leadership
• Engage stakeholders, when necessary, to accomplish records management goals
• Support the development of strategies, policies, procedures, forms, workflows, and objectives for the agency records management program
• Utilize SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook), and Adobe for records management tasks; knowledge of JIRA and ARCIS is a plus
• Maintain compliance with General Records Schedule, NARA Directives, and Federal Records Management requirements
• Lift and relocate archive boxes weighing up to 30 pounds as needed
• Work effectively in a team environment and communicate professionally with agency and contract staff

WHAT YOU BRING

• At least 5 years of records and information management experience
• Working knowledge of SharePoint; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe
• Ability to research information online and in various data repositories (SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, JIRA)
• Knowledge of General Records Schedule, NARA Directives, and Federal Records Management
• Ability to lift and relocate archive boxes weighing up to 30 pounds
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
• Goal-oriented, self-starter able to accomplish goals independently
• Professional demeanor and composure at all times
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with agency and contract staff
• Experience supporting daily records management functions and operations
• Ability to respond to Records Management email inquiries and provide RM support to agency staff
• Experience fulfilling administrative deliverables (weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly)
• Ability to coordinate records retrieval, transfer, and dispositioning processes
• Experience researching agency records and coordinating with points of contact
• Ability to engage stakeholders to accomplish records management goals
• Experience supporting development of strategies, policies, procedures, forms, workflows, and objectives for records management programs
• Knowledge and experience using ARCIS (preferred)
• Certifications in Records Management (preferred)
• Knowledge of JIRA resource management software (preferred)

Do you have experience solving real world problems related to wireless communications?

Are you searching for meaningful work to solve crucial communications challenges for the special operations and intelligence communities?

If so, we want you to join our team of comms engineers working on a broad set of evolving problems.

We are seeking a dedicated engineer to join a hardworking team that loves solving problems and building capabilities that may transition to operational prototypes. Our team is committed to the mission and passionate about developing capabilities for specialized wireless systems!

As a Wireless Communications Algorithm Engineer, you will...

• Research new technologies and develop solutions to address evolving threats.
• Support digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm development.
• Provide implementable technical solutions to the Nation's hardest problems.
• Translate vague concepts into practical, well-defined, and methodical technical plans.
• Communicate technical results clearly in written reports and presentations.
• Work with technologies and concepts including, but not limited to wireless, SATCOM, Physical and MAC layer protocols, software defined radio (SDR), waveform design, RF modeling and simulation, RF system analysis, and transceiver design.

You meet the minimum qualifications for this position if you have ...

• A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or another related field with at least ten years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree (or higher) in one of the same fields of study with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in communication theory and digital signal processing (DSP), with a foundational knowledge of, and experience with, the physical, data link, or media access layers of communications systems.
• Experience in modeling and simulation of the physical layer with MATLAB, Python, and/or other languages.
• Familiarity with some of the following: geolocation, detection and estimation theory, or waveform design. 
• The ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have ...

• At least ten years of experience in commercial and/or government communication engineering.
• A wide breadth and depth of wireless systems knowledge.
• Demonstrated expertise with end to end comms system design.
• Recent knowledge of DoD and/or intelligence community, sponsors, and programs.
• A current Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

This position is on-site at APL's main campus (Laurel, MD) with occasional travel.

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Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact 

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Staff UI/UX Designer - Essex Management

US Remote

Please remember to include a link to your online portfolio on your resume and if the site is password protected, how to access it so we can review.

This position supports "Essex, an Emmes Company". Essex is a biomedical informatics and health information technology-focused consultancy founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rockville, MD. The Essex team comprises experts with extensive experience in strategically developing and managing complex health and biomedical information programs for clients in the Federal Government, research academia, and private sectors.

Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients' lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We're looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

Primary Purpose

This role works as part of the Essex Modern Technology & Engineering (MT&E) team and will be focused on owning and driving the Human Centered Design (HCD) capability at the company. This is a senior Staff-level role with operational and strategic deliverables across client-facing projects and internal company initiatives. The role will be responsible for developing user interfaces, design system(s), and providing design strategy/leadership to support life science research in the public and/or private industry. This role will work on client project deliverables as well as in-house Essex deliverables to grow the overall Essex Human-Centered Design (HCD) capability. The role provides strong career growth opportunities in an innovative technology environment working with premier research organizations.

1. Own and drive the Human Centered Design (HCD) capability at
2. Lead the development of design solutions that solve complex and challenging UI/UX problems.
3. Meet with engineering team leads, and business and product owners to kick-off the design process at project inception.
4. Design clean, accessible, and modern UIs that adhere to the unified principles of a
   design system.
5. Develop documentation, including design process working practices, design system guides, and knowledge presentations.
6. Provide UI/UX design leadership and advocacy across multiple concurrent projects-both customer-facing and internal. Establish and guide the overall design vision, user-experience strategy, and brand direction for each initiative.
7. Work in a collaborative cross-functional team environment to deliver UI mocks and wireframes tied to features across all tiers in a CI/CD Agile environment.
8. Leverage any combination of UX research techniques (e.g., card sorting, story maps) to achieve the desired design deliverable goals.
9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, when necessary, to complete cross-project initiatives (e.g., accessibility compliance, design system updates).
10. Mentor members of the design team to provide career path guidance.
11. Interview UI/UX design candidate(s) and provide evaluation/recommendation to the
    hiring manager.
12. Take ownership of the design interview and evaluation process. Define and improve the process based on industry conventions and evolving trends.
13. Own and drive in-house design projects that are used to improve the company's Human Centered Design (HCD) capabilities.
14. Contribute to the company's business development activity (e.g., providing design and branding content, and reviewing proposal responses.
15. Conduct Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) reviews across multiple projects and BD initiatives.
16. Work effectively with teams outside of engineering across the Essex organization on key company and/or UI/UX branding initiatives.

1. A deep understanding of design techniques and principles involved in the production of conceptual prototypes and wireframes.
2. Subject matter expertise in accessibility, accessibility tools, VPAT reviews, application interaction design, and design systems and frameworks (Bootstrap, Foundation, USWDS).
3. Experience providing design and accessibility deliverables on multiple projects
   running concurrently.
4. Comprehensive experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD)
5. Excellent understanding of and experience with design collaboration tools such as Figma.
6. Excellent communication (oral and written) and collaboration skills.
7. Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate concepts and recommendations confidently to a variety of audiences.
8. Thorough, methodical, and exhibits meticulous attention to detail.
9. Working knowledge of the following technologies and software: LucidChart, HTML, and
   CSS (SCSS).
10. 10+ years of UI/UX design experience.
11. Possession of a Bachelor or Graduate degree in Design or Human-Computer Interaction.
12. A portfolio of professional UI/UX web design work.

Though not mandatory but bonus points for:

1. Possession of at least one of the following UI/UX certifications: UXC (Nielsen Norman Group UX Certification OR CUA (Human Factors International Certified Usability Analyst)
2. Experience working with USWDS (United States Web Design System).

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:

• Flexible Approved Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Work From Home Anywhere in the US

• Maternal/Paternal Leave

• Casual Dress Code & Work Environment

CONNECT WITH US!

Follow us on Twitter - @EmmesCRO

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The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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Clinical Program Manager - Essex Management

Remote in US except, if in Maryland, DC, VA & Delaware; must be comfortable in being on client site at least once a week.

This position supports "Essex, an Emmes Company". Essex is a biomedical informatics and health information technology-focused consultancy founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rockville, MD. The Essex team comprises experts with extensive experience in strategically developing and managing complex health and biomedical information programs for clients in the Federal Government, research academia, and private sectors.

Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients' lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We're looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

Primary Purpose

We are seeking a highimpact, strategic, and executionoriented directorlevel Program Manager to lead and mature the organization's program strategy, delivery excellence, and client enablement capabilities. This role provides both strategic leadership and handson management, including direct oversight of staff and responsibility for career development, coaching, and performance management.

This role will shape how internal departmental initiatives and client programs are planned, governed, staffed, measured, and communicated, ensuring delivery rigor while enabling flexibility and innovation across diverse client environments.

This role works in close partnership with portfolio, engineering, bioinformatics, data science, and business development leadership to ensure integrated delivery, effective resource utilization, proactive risk management, and an exceptional client experience.

The ideal candidate is a decisive people leader and systems thinker who thrives in complex and evolving environments, balances strategy with execution, and brings a strong client first mindset. Success requires the ability to influence at the executive level, mature organizational capabilities, and cultivate a collaborative, empowered team culture that supports excellence in deliveryfirst mindset. Success requires the ability to influence at the executive level, mature organizational capabilities, and cultivate a collaborative, empowered team culture that supports excellence in delivery.

• Establish and execute departmental goals and objectives aligned to enterprise strategy, contract priorities, and client mission outcomes; define and monitor KPIs to drive accountability and data-informed decision-making.
• Design, implement, and continuously mature program management, governance, and delivery enablement frameworks that scale across portfolios while ensuring compliance with federal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Provide executive-level visibility into portfolio, program, and project health through standardized dashboards, metrics, and reporting-enabling proactive management of risks, issues, dependencies, and performance trends.
• Partner with portfolio and divisional leadership to support investment prioritization, funding decisions, and resource allocation, balancing client commitments, growth objectives, and staff sustainability.
• Ensure full lifecycle contract execution excellence, including initiation, execution, closeout, client reporting, lessons learned, and continuous improvement integration.
• Lead people management strategy for the department, including performance management, career development, succession planning, training pathways, and promotion readiness.
• Own departmental workforce and strategic resource planning, including forecasting, recruitment, onboarding, capacity planning, skills development, and certification alignment.
• Ensure compliance with staff allocations plans, time reporting, and internal policies across billable, internal, and strategic initiatives.
• Actively support business development efforts, including RFP solutioning, staffing models, transition planning, delivery onboarding, and ongoing executive client engagement.
• Champion quality-by-design principles across all delivery artifacts and processes; oversee SOP evolution, process training, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain strong awareness of industry, regulatory, and technology trends; represent the organization through thought leadership, publications, conferences, and strategic forums.

Required Skills:

• Advanced expertise in program, portfolio, and PMO leadership, including framework design, governance models, and delivery maturity assessments (e.g., PMI, PMO, Agile/Hybrid environments).
• Strong command of program operations, including financial management, forecasting, risk and issue management, resource optimization, and executive reporting.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex life sciences and health IT programs supporting clinical research, bioinformatics, public health, biomedical informatics, and regulated data environments.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior leaders, advise clients, and align cross-functional teams around shared outcomes.
• Proven problem-solving and systems-thinking capabilities, with a track record of driving process improvement, operational scalability, and organizational maturity.
• Ability to rapidly assess priorities, adapt to evolving client environments, and translate strategy into executable roadmaps.
• Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge, including clinical research regulations, healthcare privacy, and federal IT compliance standards (e.g., FDA, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, FISMA, FedRAMP, CMMI, ISO).
• Experience operating in federal health environments (e.g., HHS, NIH, NCI), with familiarity across consulting delivery models, contract vehicles, and business development lifecycle.

Required Areas of Focus:

Program Management Leadership

• Own and evolve client-facing program and project roadmaps, ensuring alignment with mission goals, regulatory requirements, funding constraints, and delivery capacity
• Contribute to standardized BD-to-Delivery transition processes, ensuring early engagement, clarity of scope, staffing, budgets, timelines, and accountability prior to execution.
• Ensure consistent contract execution through disciplined tracking of deliverables, milestones, financials, and performance metrics, including CPAR inputs and self-assessments.
• Design, maintain, and continuously improve enterprise delivery dashboards, providing visibility into:

• • Program and project health summary
  • Resource utilization and capacity
  • Budget performance and forecasting
  • Risk and issue trends
  • Key milestones and outcomes

Contract performance and quality metrics

• Establish and enforce a structured reporting cadence to support proactive leadership engagement and timely decision-making:

• • Weekly: Project and program status
  • Monthly: Portfolio performance and financial reviews
  • Quarterly: Strategic outlook, risk posture, and growth alignment

• Serve as a senior client relationship leader, cultivating trusted partnerships and proactively identifying opportunities to enhance delivery value and expand engagements.

Financial & Resource Management

• Partner with leadership teams to define, manage, and optimize portfolio, program, and project-level budgets.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive resource capability matrix capturing skills, certifications, experience, performance insights, and availability.
• Optimize workforce utilization by aligning staffing decisions with delivery needs, staff development goals, and long-term organizational strategy.
• Lead and support staff transitions, onboarding, promotions, and role changes with minimal delivery disruption.
• Drive training and capability development strategies aligned to SOPs, industry standards, and evolving client needs.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as a senior liaison between executive leadership, program teams, and client stakeholders.
• Strengthen client partnerships through structured feedback mechanisms, contract / project performance reviews, and strategic planning engagements to support change agility and account growth.
• Enable cross-division collaboration to ensure integrated delivery and shared accountability.
• Communicate performance, risks, and opportunities through clear dashboards, briefings, and executive presentations.

Advisory & Consultation

• Provide strategic advisory services to internal and external stakeholders navigating complex program and project and delivery challenges.
• Translate technical, business domain, and operational concepts into actionable strategies that enable informed decision-making.
• Serve as a trusted advisor supporting both delivery excellence and organizational growth.

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in a scientific, health, or program management discipline preferred. PMP or equivalent certification desired.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in senior program strategy and delivery leadership roles across federal, academic, and private-sector environments.
• Program Leadership: Extensive experience program management, PMO leadership, governance, financial management, and large-scale delivery enablement.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong background in life sciences, clinical research, bioinformatics, health informatics, and public health.
• Leadership & Business Acumen: Proven ability to lead distributed teams, manage complex stakeholder environments, and influence at the executive level.
• Business Development: Demonstrated success supporting client growth, solution design, and consulting delivery models.
• Federal Health IT Experience: Experience supporting HHS, NIH, NCI, or similar agencies strongly preferred.

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:

• Flexible Approved Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Work From Home Anywhere in the US

• Maternal/Paternal Leave

• Casual Dress Code & Work Environment

CONNECT WITH US!

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We are searching for a Project Manager to support a privacy-preserving record linkage (PPRL) effort at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The person in this role will be responsible for providing project oversight and management to multiple projects. This is a full-time, onsite position in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities include:

• Understanding a wide array of technologies, such as network devices, hardware and software, to effectively discuss and manage linkage production activities.
• Developing and implementing automated scoring and evaluation protocols using probabilistic modeling combined with strong statistical and analytical expertise.
• Reviewing and analyzing the analytical outputs, making changes as applicable.
• Developing tools to query, validate or contest AI-driven linkage decisions.
• Participating in efforts to assess, select and implement a software tool that will automate the PPRL processes.
• Implementing a secondary system to perform quality assurance (QA) tasks of the PPRL system, primarily monitoring data quality, AI/ML performance, and compliance.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• At least TWO (2) years of experience as project manager on projects of comparable size and complexity.
• At least FIVE (5) years of technical experience.
• Knowledge of federal and NIH security policies, procedures, standards, and methodologies.
• Demonstrable experience in evaluating linkage accuracy using statistical metrics (e.g., precision, recall).
• Demonstrable knowledge of probabilistic and deterministic record linkage methodologies across datasets.
• Proficient in developing and optimizing linkage algorithms.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD \"PUBLIC TRUST\"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Nice to have:

• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of the NIH organization would be helpful.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Job Title: Recruiter (Government Sector)

Location: US Remote (Must be able to work East Coast hours.)

Employment Type: This is a temporary role on a PT basis.

Hours of Employment: Ideally we're seeking someone who can support US business hours but please note that due to the nature of the work, there may be times where you'll have to have some meetings after business hours.

This position supports "Essex, an Emmes Company". Essex is a biomedical informatics and health information technology-focused consultancy founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rockville, MD. The Essex team comprises experts with extensive experience in strategically developing and managing complex health and biomedical information programs for clients in the Federal Government, research academia, and private sectors.

Primary Purpose

Essex Management is seeking an experiencedRecruiter on a contract basis to support our growing hiring needs across government programs. This role is responsible for full life-cycle recruiting, from sourcing and engaging talent to managing the interview process, extending offers, and supporting onboarding activities. The ideal candidate has prior experience recruiting for government contracting organizations, understands the unique requirements of federal hiring (clearances, compliance, etc.), and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

This is a contract role and requires availability to work East Coast (ET) hours.

• Manage full life-cycle recruiting across multiple open roles supporting government programs.

• Assist in developing Job Description and creating job requisitions in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Source and attract candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and other recruiting channels.

• Conduct initial candidate outreach and screening to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.

• Shepherd candidates through the interview process, coordinating with hiring managers and ensuring a positive candidate experience.

• Facilitate feedback collection and maintain consistent communication with candidates and internal stakeholders.

• Prepare and extend offers, negotiate compensation when appropriate, and work to successfully close candidates.

• Coordinate and manage the background check process, ensuring compliance with company and government requirements.

• Support portions of the onboarding process, including candidate documentation, communication with HR, and start-date coordination.

• Maintain accurate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure recruiting activity is properly documented.

• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and build effective recruiting strategies.

• Ensure recruiting practices align with federal contracting compliance requirements and company policies.

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 1-2 years supporting government contracting organizations.

• Demonstrated experience managing full life-cycle recruiting

• Experience recruiting for roles supporting federal programs or government clients.

• Strong sourcing capabilities using platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and professional networks.

• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience coordinating background checks and supporting onboarding processes.

• Experience working with ATS platforms (we use iCIMS) and background check systems (we use SkillSurvey & HireRight).

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Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients' lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We're looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

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In this role, you will report to the Site Manager and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Rockville, MD

Shift: Mon - Fri, 8:30 am -5:00 pm

Hourly Range: $25 -$26

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs.

• Time Off: PTO, company-paid holidays, choice holidays.

• Financial Well-Being: FSA, HSA, commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan.

• Added Protection: Critical illness, accident, legal, identity theft, pet, auto, and home insurance.

• Recognition: Earn points to redeem for gifts and products.

What we're looking for

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.

Experience:

Minimum 2+ years in lab operations required

2 years of hands-on experience in histology and microtomy, including precise tissue sectioning required

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Teams and Office Suite proficiency.

• Knowledge of lab equipment maintenance and safety protocols.

• Familiarity with inventory systems and KPI reporting.

Preferred Certifications:

• SHE safety training

• Hazardous materials handling (IATA/DOT)

• Lab operations or equipment maintenance certifications

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support. In this role you will:

Laboratory Operations & Support

• Perform routine laboratory procedures such as media and buffer preparation, reagent/solvent mixtures, filtrations, material weighing, and basic physical testing.

• Support senior staff by preparing materials and assisting with experiments.

• Maintain and verify laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, pH meters).

• Manage inventory and labeling of chemicals, glassware, and gas cylinders.

• Executed routine histology and microtomy procedures utilizing instruments such as rotary microtomes, cryostats, paraffin embedding systems, tissue processors, and automated slide stainers.

Sample Management

• Receive and check in samples using manual or electronic tracking systems.

• Assign proper storage locations and maintain accurate storage records.

• Complete and maintain all paperwork associated with sample deliveries.

• Prepare, secure, and package samples for shipment; document contents for manifests.

• Coordinate with shipping/receiving teams to schedule and stage outbound items.

Material Management - Human Biological Samples (HBS)

• Handle Human Biological Samples in accordance with biosafety protocols, privacy standards, and ethical guidelines.

• Label and accession HBS into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

• Manage HBS disposal following established processes.

• Operate and maintain HBS storage systems, including -80C freezers, -180C liquid nitrogen freezers, and ambient storage cabinets.

• Maintain documentation, tracking, and inventory accuracy related to HBS and associated storage equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Are you passionate about solving real-world network engineering challenges?

Do you want to perform advanced research, development, and test & evaluation of ground breaking communications systems and technologies?

If so, we want you to join our innovative team of engineers solving some of the most complex and evolving networking challenges.

We’re looking for a versatile Networking Orchestration Engineer who thrives in a mission-driven environment and is excited to contribute to the development of operational prototypes and specialized network capabilities.

• Research and experiment with emerging networking technologies to implement real-world, practical communications systems and capabilities to address a variety of evolving operational needs.
• Design, build, and orchestrate large scale virtualized networking environments using both on-prem and cloud services in order to implement threat-representative network environments tailored for unique missions.
• Collaborate directly with sponsors and collaborators to understand their toughest networking challenges and craft effective solutions.

You meet the minimum qualifications for this position if you...

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related technical field.
• Have at least five years of relevant experience in advanced network engineering and software automation, including software-defined networking, cloud infrastructure, observability, and modern routing/virtualization technologies.
• The ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

• Have the ability to be a creative networking guide who flourishes with solving tough, undefined problems by applying unique and innovative approaches.
• Are able to design, build, and test practical, working solutions from the ground up using your deep knowledge and experience in:
  • Building software solutions that enhance network orchestration, automate complex workflows, and provide deep insight through traffic analysis
  • IP networking fundamentals (layers 2 and above)
  • Linux networking (IP stack, routing, iptables, network namespaces, etc.)
  • Hybrid Cloud infrastructure automation (Terraform, Packer)
  • Configuration management and automation(Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Salt)
  • Containers, and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • GitOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins)
  • Python or languages applied to network automation and tool development
  • Software Defined Network (SDN) and/or Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) technologies
  • Network virtualization and overlay technologies (VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS, segment routing)
  • Routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, STP, etc.)
  • Network telemetry and observability (NetFlow, SNMP, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
  • Design and Integration of Network APIs and interfaces (NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC)
  • Virtual networking and NFV concepts (vRouters, vSwitches, service chaining, CORE, GNS3)
  • Network Traffic generation and analytics
• Take initiative and thrive in a collaborative, problem-solving environment.
• Are passionate about national security, networking innovation, and making a real-world mission impact.

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Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact 

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.