Location: Budapest, Hungary
Location:
Hungary (Remote)
Status:
Full-Time | Permanent | Exempt Status
Pay:
USD $50,000 - $60,000
Requirement:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
Looking for an impactful and exciting role with a strong focus on product design? Join Productive Playhouse as a Product Manager and help shape the experience across Central and pZero, our company internal linked contributing platform. In this flexible, remote role, you’ll turn user insights and stakeholder needs into thoughtful product solutions while partnering closely with engineering and cross-functional teams. No production frontend coding is required.
Key Responsibilities
Own the daily product loop for Central and pZero, from user evidence and problem definition through requirements, delivery, rollout, and adoption.
Translate user evidence and stakeholder input into clear product briefs and PRDs, including problem, scope, exclusions, success measures, and acceptance criteria.
Lead product design for core Central and pZero workflows, including journey mapping, information architecture, prototyping in Figma or an equivalent tool, and usability testing.
Partner with the external engineering team throughout delivery, clarifying requirements and keeping work moving through review and release.
Bring Product Quality into the work early enough to shape journeys, testability, and release evidence.
Own rollout and adoption for shipped features, ensuring intended users can find, understand, and use new functionality.
Track product outcomes after release, including adoption, task completion, cycle time, rework, defects, support burden, and the amount of follow-up required from the Director of Product.
Own manager-facing and worker-facing product documentation, including onboarding materials, tutorials, how-to guides, and release education.
Maintain a practical, shared design foundation with Iron Forge covering navigation, forms, tables, statuses, errors, permissions, accessibility, and responsive behavior.
Maintain shared product knowledge in company-approved project and knowledge management systems, including roadmap, decisions, user evidence, product behavior, and release learning.
Use approved AI tools and shared skills to improve the speed and quality of research, writing, analysis, prototyping, and documentation.
Collect and prioritize input from Operations, Product Quality, Engineering, support signals, and client programs.
Bring well-supported recommendations, backed by evidence and tradeoffs, to the Director of Product on major product decisions, while owning routine and reversible decisions independently.
Perform other duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
If selected to move forward in the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete a pre-assessment. Completion of the required assessment is a prerequisite for advancement to the next stage of the selection process.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience in product management or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrated experience as a product owner or product manager, ideally within AI workforce product; scope of ownership matters more than years of tenure.
Hands-on product or UX design experience, ideally including journey mapping, prototyping, and usability testing.
Proven ability to turn incomplete or conflicting stakeholder input into a clear, bounded product problem.
Experience working closely with engineering teams as a partner, not solely through ticket handoffs.
Comfort using data to make or evaluate decisions, including recognizing when available data is insufficient.
Experience owning outcomes after release, including adoption, documentation, and iteration based on real usage.
Working familiarity with AI tools for research, writing, prototyping, and documentation, with clear human review and accountability.
Strong written communication skills, able to produce material that developers, operators, managers, and users can act on directly.
Ability to work effectively across distributed teams and manage ambiguity without creating unnecessary noise.
Comfortable inspecting product behavior, reading technical material, and working with data; production coding is not required.
Cross-functional collaboration and conflict resolution skills, with the decisiveness expected of a single-threaded owner.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Occasional travel may be required for special meetings, training, or team gatherings at the company’s headquarters or other designated locations.
Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, etc.
Strong visual acuity for reviewing detailed documents and data on computer screens.
Manual dexterity for operating a computer, including using a keyboard and mouse.
Ability to lift and carry office supplies or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Clear verbal and written communication skills for collaboration across teams.
Capacity to manage tasks that require prolonged periods of focus and concentration.
Ability to handle the physical demands of a standard workweek, which may include occasional overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays, if needed.
About Us
As a global data company, Productive Playhouse “PPH”, is pioneering our approach to language and data services, while incorporating their roots as a production company. Originally creating content to support children's language acquisition, our commitment to excellence, forward-thinking strategies, and world-wide cultural experience has proven key for delivering exceptional service.
Originally founded as an educational production company, Productive Playhouse made a mark with our award winning children’s series, which taught fundamental subjects through engaging and effective programming. This early success paved the way for our evolution into a comprehensive data services provider.
Since 2011, Productive Playhouse has expanded rapidly to offer an extensive suite of data services. Our current offerings include transcription, translation, linguistic analysis, rating, systems testing, localization, field and studio recording, language skill verification, and specialized data handling with a focus on sensitivity and diversity. Our commitment to innovation means we continually enhance our service portfolio to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
At Productive Playhouse, we are proud of our reputation for addressing complex challenges with agility and delivering premium, secure data solutions across diverse environments. Our dynamic team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards and ensuring exceptional service every time.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties, responsibilities, and scope may change or evolve based on business needs and organizational priorities. Productive Playhouse reserves the right to modify, revise, or reassign responsibilities as necessary, consistent with applicable law.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Productive Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employment Relationship
Employment with Productive Playhouse is at-will where permitted by law, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. Where local laws require different terms or conditions, the employment relationship will be governed in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Work Authorization & Verification
All offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate’s ability to provide valid documentation verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States or the applicable hiring location. Productive Playhouse participates in E-Verify where required by law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Productive Playhouse provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Candidates or employees who require assistance or accommodation to perform the essential functions of the role may contact the Human Resources Department.
Location: Arlington, VA, United States
Job Title
Armed Security Guard
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.
Locations
Menwith Hill, UK
Anchorage, AK
Bluffdale, UT
San Antonio, TX
Kunia, HI
Washington DC
Augusta, GA
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS International is hiring Shift Supervisors to support secure operations across multiple locations. Supervisors will oversee access control, physical security, and compliance during assigned shifts. Shift assignments may vary by site and operational needs, including day, swing, or night coverage.
Key Duties
Oversee access control at entry and exit points
Maintain physical security of facilities
Enforce compliance with security protocols
Supervise security staff during assigned shifts
Respond to and resolve security incidents
Document shift activities and prepare reports
Work flexible shifts based on operational needs
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
3+ years of experience in physical security, access control, or 3+ military/law enforcement.
2+ years in a supervisory or site lead role within a secure or 2+ classified environment.
Possess knowledge of ICD 705, SCIF access procedures, and secure operations protocols.
Maintain an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Familiarity with access control systems, VMS, and visitor access protocols.
Compensation
Competitive Hourly rates.
Benefits
Questions?
Please reach out to
lolney@idsinternational.com
for additional questions or information.
Location: Arlington, VA, United States
Job Title
CST
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.
Locations
OCONUS
Shifts Available
This position requires a one-year contract and is located outside of the continental United States (OCONUS).
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS International is looking for Construction Surveillance Technicians (CST) to support Department of State construction projects. CSTs monitor the construction activities of the workers and the material that will be installed and around secure areas. They inspect the material that will be installed in the area and manage the workers that are working in and around the secure area.
Key Duties
Control access to the construction sites.
Screen and escort personnel within or to a construction site as appropriate. (For reasons of Safety and Security, only those persons whose names appear on the “Site Access List” will be permitted to enter the job site unescorted. The Site Access List will be provided by the Site Security Manager (SSM).
Screen and escort all material and tools within or to a construction site.
Maintain control of construction material within or to the construction site.
Control the Secure Storage Area (SSA) and the material contained within.
Monitor and observe the construction workers as they accomplish their various construction tasks.
Ensure all equipment; materials and furnishings for use in specified areas are x-rayed and examined.
Assist the SSM with, “Random Selection and Random Procurement” of materials required for construction and installation in, or contiguous to, controlled areas.
Inspect all persons, packages, bags, boxes, crates, tools, and vehicles, prior to entering the construction site.
Produce daily logs of all related activity and events.
Report all security related incidents, in incident report format, to the SSM.
Report all anomalies and incidents of a counterintelligence nature directly to the SSM.
Requirements
Hold an active Top Secret Clearance.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in one of the following areas:
Construction security surveillance,
Technical surveillance counter measures,
Industrial or government security involving counterintelligence, or
Construction quality assurance.
Must be capable of analyzing designs and blueprints, and of recognizing the architect’s intended use.
Must be able to walk up and down eight (8) floors of stairs repeatedly during the workday. Elevators may not be available for use on all construction areas.
Read, write, and speak English fluently.
Meet certain medical and physical fitness requirements and able to deploy to remote locations with all medications for up to one year.
Hold an active passport.
Compensation
Competitive Hourly Pay
Incentives, Benefits, and Bonuses
Questions?
Please reach out to
lolney@idsinternational.com
for additional questions or information.
Location: Arlington, VA, United States
Job Title
Cyber Virtualization Engineer
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.
Locations
Arlington, VA
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
SITE 525 is seeking a highly skilled
Cyber
Virtualization Engineer
to support the development and sustainment of advanced cyber training environments. This role involves hands-on engineering of secure, scalable, and AI-enabled virtual ranges that emulate realistic, adversarial network conditions across IT and OT domains. These environments are used for cyber mission rehearsals, red/blue/gray team operations, and full-spectrum cybersecurity exercises. Must be willing to travel up to 25%. Responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining advanced virtualized training environments that replicate realistic, large-scale, and adversarial network conditions. This position focuses on engineering and integrating dynamic, hypervisor-driven platforms and virtualization technologies to support cyber mission rehearsals, red/blue/gray team operations, and full-spectrum training exercises.
Key Duties
Engineer and implement scalable virtualized environments leveraging hypervisors (KVM, VMware, Hyper-V), virtual machines, containers, and software-defined networking across hybrid, edge, and cloud infrastructures.
Implement and manage virtualization stacks including private cloud platforms, hypervisor clusters, and orchestration frameworks for large-scale, multi-tenant environments.
Develop automation and orchestration tooling for provisioning, snapshotting, and lifecycle management of virtualized assets using Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipelines.
Integrate advanced traffic simulation capabilities (burst, steady-state, geo-distributed, AI/ML-driven) to emulate realistic user and system behaviors within virtual ranges.
Build and maintain frameworks and tooling for user and NPC emulation across virtualized environments to enhance operational realism, including threat emulation and defensive toolsets for network monitoring, incident detection, and response.
Implement observability pipelines for performance monitoring, traffic replay, autoscaling validation, and centralized logging in production-grade virtual infrastructures.
Administer and secure hypervisor platforms and virtual networking components, ensuring isolation, resiliency, and compliance for mission-critical environments.
Manage network and server infrastructure including Active Directory, identity management systems, and virtualized security controls.
Integrate third-party virtualization and orchestration tools to improve fidelity and scalability of training environments.
Support exercise operations including setup, execution, troubleshooting, and real-time scenario management for White Cell operations.
Collaborate with technical working groups and stakeholders to validate and enhance virtualization strategies for cyber training environments.
Apply knowledge of OT systems (SCADA, ICS, PLCs, IoT/IIoT) within virtualized contexts for realistic emulation.
Relevant Technologies & Tools:
Virtualization & Hypervisors:
VMware ESXi/vSphere, KVM/QEMU, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox, OpenStack
Virtual Infrastructure Management:
VM lifecycle management, snapshotting, cloning, orchestration frameworks
Cloud & Containerization:
Private cloud platforms, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes (K8s), Docker, Podman, hybrid and edge deployments
Networking & SDN:
Virtual switches (vSwitch, vDS), software-defined networking, network segmentation, VPNs, dynamic Network-as-Code tools
Automation & IaC:
Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, Packer,
Helm, Nomad
), CI/CD integration for infrastructure
Performance & Observability:
Metrics collection, centralized logging, traffic replay, load simulation, autoscaling validation
Security in Virtualized Environments:
Identity management, Active Directory (GPOs, tiered admin scripts), secure isolation of virtual ranges
Cyber Range Engineering:
Virtualized cyber training environments, adversarial network simulation, AI/ML-driven traffic emulation
Traffic Simulation & User Emulation:
Lariat, CMU GHOSTS, MITRE Caldera, Red Canary, Atomic Red Team, TRex, BreakingPoint, Locust, k6, custom Python/TypeScript scripts, AI-enabled agents
Compliance & Assurance:
NIST 800-series, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, CUI-compliant controls
Monitoring & Control Interfaces:
Custom dashboards for exercise operations, centralized scenario orchestration
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in cyber engineering, network operations, or cyber range development.
Top Secret security clearance.
Proficiency in virtualization, containerization, and cloud technologies.
Experience with offensive and defensive cybersecurity tools and frameworks.
Familiarity with AI/ML integration in cyber environments.
Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
Knowledge of OT systems and protocols.
Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP) are a plus.
Compensation
Competitive Hourly Pay
Benefits
Questions?
Please reach out to
lolney@idsinternational.com
for additional questions or information.
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Job Title
Senior‑Level Python Developer (Python, C++)
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients.
Locations
Annapolis Junction, MD
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS is seeking a Senior‑Level Python Developer to support a new cybersecurity initiative. The developer will work closely with a small team and mission stakeholders to capture requirements, develop network protocol parsers, create fingerprints and signatures to identify anomalous network activity, and deploy analytics solutions across customer‑supported tools and environments.
Key Duties
• Collaborate with customers to overlay network datasets within an existing architecture using the ABYSS product
• Integrate parsers and signatures into ABYSS and develop tradecraft for front‑end sensors
• Develop parsing and processing of network protocols to populate customer data repositories
• Prototype and develop analytic workflows to automate profiling of network traffic and activity
• Develop detection and alerting capabilities based on anomalous network behavior and network changes
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science with eight (8) years of relevant experience, or equivalent
• Proficiency in Python, C++, and Spark
• Experience with Jupyter Notebooks
• Experience using JIRA, Confluence, and Git/GitLab
• Knowledge of customer corporate tools and data repositories
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Compensation
• Salary range: $155,000 – $175,000
• Benefits
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Job Title
Senior‑Level Full‑Stack Developer (Python, Java)
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients.
Locations
Annapolis Junction, MD
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS is seeking a Senior‑Level Full‑Stack Developer to support mission analytics efforts. The developer will work directly with mission stakeholders to capture software requirements and develop, deploy, and maintain analytics and metadata solutions across customer‑supported tools and environments.
Key Duties
• Collaborate with mission stakeholders to capture and refine software requirements
• Develop software to capture analytic dependencies, performance, and governance status
• Build and deploy analytic and metadata automation solutions
• Develop capabilities to federate, join, and aggregate data across disparate data sources
• Ensure solutions comply with applicable policies and governance requirements
• Integrate solutions with customer corporate tools and data repositories
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree with eight (8) years of relevant experience, or equivalent
• Proficiency in object‑oriented development using Python and Java
• Experience using Jupyter
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Compensation
• Salary range: $155,000 – $175,000
• Benefits
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Job Title
Senior‑Level Analytic Engineer (Java, Python)
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients.
Locations
Annapolis Junction, MD
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS is seeking a Senior‑Level Analytic Engineer to support the Access Discovery and Optimization mission. The engineer will work closely with mission stakeholders to capture requirements, develop analytic capabilities, and deploy solutions across customer‑supported tools to automate and enable computer network data and metadata analysis.
Key Duties
• Collaborate with mission and customer stakeholders to develop analytics using data from multiple cyber and SIGINT sources
• Develop analytic capabilities used across the enterprise to support multiple mission objectives
• Maintain existing applications and develop new tradecraft, techniques, and capabilities
• Analyze related data to identify network devices and new opportunities supporting mission discovery
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree with eight (8) years of relevant experience, or equivalent
• Proficiency in object‑oriented development using Java and Python
• Experience using Jupyter Notebooks
• Experience with MapReduce
• Knowledge of customer corporate tools and data repositories
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Compensation
• Salary range: $155,000 – $175,000
• Benefits
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Job Title
Mid‑Level Systems Integration Engineer (Linux, Unix, C)
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients.
Locations
Annapolis Junction, MD
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS is seeking a Mid‑Level Systems Integration Engineer to support enterprise computer systems and network operations. The engineer will manage and analyze system and network environments, translate user needs into technical solutions, support system migrations, and evaluate technologies to enhance agency standard solutions.
Key Duties
• Manage enterprise computer systems and networks by analyzing technical issues and implementing corrective actions
• Monitor and interpret visual outputs indicating operational status of systems and network infrastructure
• Translate user requests into technical diagnoses and implement solutions to meet operational needs
• Develop and support migration strategies to transition customers to new architectures or technologies with minimal impact
• Evaluate new technologies and equipment for integration into agency standard solutions
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with three (3) years, or Associate’s degree with seven (7) years, or high school diploma/GED with nine (9) years of relevant experience
• Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
• Strong experience with Linux systems
• Experience in systems administration, network administration, application administration, or IT support
• Experience supporting hardware installation such as servers or network infrastructure
• Experience configuring storage solutions such as network‑attached storage
• Experience implementing security best practices including PKI certificate generation, deployment, and maintenance
• Knowledge of Unix shell scripting languages such as Bash, Bourne, or C
• Must possess an IAT‑I certification (e.g., Security+ CE)
• Relevant experience must include computer or information systems design or development, programming, information or cyber security, network security, vulnerability analysis, computer forensics, information assurance, or systems engineering
• Experience in network or system administration
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Compensation
• Salary range: $110,000 – $130,000
• Benefits
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Job Title
Senior‑Level User Experience Designer (JavaScript)
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients.
Locations
Annapolis Junction, MD
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS is seeking a Senior‑Level User Experience (UX) Designer to support the Analysis and Mitigation mission through UX design and front‑end development for Agentic Knowledge Management Systems. The designer will conduct user research, develop front‑end solutions, and maintain UX documentation to support integration with backend systems and mission workflows.
Key Duties
• Write and maintain front‑end code to implement UX designs
• Design and conduct user interviews, surveys, and usability tests to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop front‑end components using modern web technologies
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate front‑end code with existing backend services
• Ensure front‑end implementations meet performance, accessibility, and cross‑browser compatibility requirements
• Develop and maintain UX documentation including design guidelines, style guides, technical plans, milestones, and user guides
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree with eight (8) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with six (6) years, or Doctoral degree with four (4) years
• Alternatively, Associate’s degree with ten (10) years of relevant experience, or high school diploma/GED with twelve (12) years of relevant experience
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Experience with modern front‑end frameworks including React and Vue.js
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Compensation
• Salary range: $145,000 – $165,000
• Benefits
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Job Title
Senior‑Level Systems Engineer
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients.
Locations
Annapolis Junction, MD
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS is seeking a Senior‑Level Systems Engineer to support the definition and implementation of system architecture for an Agent Knowledge Management System utilizing an agentic framework for automated knowledge extraction. The engineer will work closely with project leadership to manage system integration, deployment strategy, compliance, testing, validation, and lifecycle sustainment.
Key Duties
• Collaborate with project leadership to manage system integration efforts across multiple components and teams
• Develop, maintain, and execute deployment strategies and processes to ensure smooth product delivery
• Coordinate technical efforts across engineering, data science, and UX teams to support integrated delivery
• Ensure compliance with system standards and best practices through testing, validation, and lifecycle sustainment
• Decompose project requirements into actionable technical tasks and specifications
• Develop and maintain technical plans, milestones, and support code review activities
• Maintain system architecture, integration, and deployment documentation
• Conduct security, performance, and quality audits to ensure compliance
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree with nine (9) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with seven (7) years, or Doctoral degree with five (5) years
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, or a related technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics)
• Experience designing and sustaining engineering systems across the full system lifecycle
• Experience decomposing requirements and supporting system integration efforts
• Familiarity with Agile development and CI/CD practices
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Compensation
• Salary range: $150,000 – $170,000
• Benefits
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Job Title
Senior‑Level AI Engineer (Python)
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors' solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients.
Locations
Annapolis Junction, MD
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS is seeking a Senior‑Level AI Engineer to support the AI and Emerging Technologies mission. The engineer will work closely with mission stakeholders to capture requirements, support structured planning, improve certification processes using AI/ML tooling, and develop AI‑enabled capabilities including fine‑tuning Large Language Models to enhance vulnerability identification and mitigation.
Key Duties
• Collaborate with technical leadership to design, develop, and maintain LLM orchestration frameworks
• Integrate static analyzers, retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) systems, and automated testing pipelines
• Clean, transform, and vectorize documentation, source code, and test artifacts for LLM consumption
• Design and implement database solutions to support RAG architectures, artifact storage, and audit trails
• Work with systems engineers to architect and deploy networked AI tools within secure enclaves
• Perform performance profiling, optimization, and scalability analysis of mission systems
• Support security assessments and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree with eight (8) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with six (6) years, or Doctoral degree with four (4) years
• Associate’s degree with ten (10) years of clearly related experience may be considered
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field with substantial coursework in algorithms, data structures, programming languages, computer architecture, logic, and advanced mathematics
• Proficiency in Python and AI/ML integration
• Experience with LLMs, static analyzers, RAG frameworks, and relational and vector databases
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as Git, Jira, and Confluence
• Relevant experience across the software development lifecycle
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Compensation
• Salary range: $155,000 – $175,000
• Benefits
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Job Title
Mid‑Level Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients.
Locations
Annapolis Junction, MD
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS is seeking a Mid‑Level Information Systems Security Officer to support the Signals Analysis Division. The ISSO will maintain compliance and strengthen the security posture of mission systems using the Risk Management Framework and will be responsible for managing eight to ten System Security Plans.
Key Duties
• Maintain appropriate operational security posture for assigned information systems
• Support continuous monitoring to identify security non‑compliance, vulnerabilities, and risk conditions
• Follow established security processes and support the information system continuous monitoring program
• Perform regular audits of information systems
• Assist the Information Systems Security Manager with preparation for periodic reaccreditation
• Apply Defense‑in‑Depth principles across network and enterprise security architectures
• Implement and assess controls using NIST 800‑53 and Risk Management Framework procedures
• Support compliance with STE/STN requirements
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with three (3) years, or Doctoral degree with no required experience
• Associate’s degree with seven (7) years of clearly related experience may be considered
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field such as Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Systems, or Information Technology
• Relevant experience in information or cyber security, network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, systems engineering, or network/system administration
• Completion of relevant military cyber training may be applied toward experience requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Compensation
• Salary range: $90,000 – $110,000
• Benefits
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Job Title
Mid‑Level AI Engineer (Python)
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients.
Locations
Annapolis Junction, MD
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS is seeking a Mid‑Level AI Engineer to support the AI and Emerging Technologies mission. The engineer will work closely with mission stakeholders to capture requirements, support structured planning, improve certification processes using AI/ML tooling, and develop AI‑enabled capabilities including fine‑tuning Large Language Models to enhance vulnerability identification and mitigation.
Key Duties
• Collaborate with technical leadership to design, develop, and maintain LLM orchestration frameworks
• Integrate static analyzers, retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) systems, and automated testing pipelines
• Clean, transform, and vectorize documentation, source code, and test artifacts for LLM consumption
• Design and implement database solutions supporting RAG architectures, artifact storage, and audit trails
• Work with systems engineers to architect and deploy networked AI tools within secure enclaves
• Perform performance profiling, optimization, and scalability analysis of mission systems
• Support security assessments and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with three (3) years, or Doctoral degree with no required experience
• Associate’s degree with seven (7) years of clearly related experience may be considered
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field with substantial coursework in algorithms, data structures, programming languages, computer architecture, and mathematics
• Proficiency in Python and AI/ML integration
• Experience with LLMs, static analyzers, RAG frameworks, and relational or vector databases
• Familiarity with Agile development and tools such as Git, Jira, and Confluence
• Relevant experience across the software development lifecycle
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Compensation
• Salary range: $105,000 – $125,000
• Benefits
Location: Arlington, VA, United States
Job Title
Cleared American Guard
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.
Location
OCONUS
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
This position requires a one-year contract and is located outside of the continental United States (OCONUS).
Key Duties
Ensure that all persons, packages, bags, boxes, crates, vehicles, or other means of introducing material onto the construction site or into the secure areas are inspected for questionable or prohibited items.
Denying introduction of prohibited materials such as explosives, weapons, electronic devices, or other items as specified by the Accrediting Official (AO) or designee.
Conducting random inspections of all site areas to ensure no prohibited materials have been brought on to the site. All suspicious materials or incidents shall be brought to the attention of the SSM or TL.
Surveil the perimeter and internal secure areas through the use of Government-furnished closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems and other intrusion detection systems (IDS).
Rove the construction site after-hours, per the Site Security Manager’s orders, to protect the integrity of Controlled Access Areas (CAA) and its materials.
Requirements
Hold an
active Top Secret Clearance
.
Successful completion of a DoD SE 630 (CAG course).
Minimum of three (3) years of military experience as a Military Police Officer, Marine Security Guard, or similar force protection position with three years’ experience as a security watch stander whose duties included the use of alarm systems, metal detectors, x-ray devices and closed-circuit television. (Honorable discharge is required if applicable)
High school diploma or GED.
Meet certain medical and physical fitness requirements and able to deploy to remote locations with all medications for up to one year.
Hold an active passport.
Read, write, and speak English fluently.
Compensation
Competitive Hourly rates.
Medevac and travel insurance.
Contract completion bonus.
Department of State Cleared American Guard Training course.
Per Diem provided at Department of State rates.
Uniforms to include appropriate weather based on location.
Overseas lodging provided.
Questions?
Please reach out to
lolney@idsinternational.com
for additional questions or information.
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Job Title
Principal‑Level Software Engineer (Java, Python)
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients.
Locations
Annapolis Junction, MD
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS is seeking a Principal‑Level Software Engineer to create custom analytics that perform at scale. The engineer will work closely with data scientists and end users to develop analytic tools that support discovery and tradecraft around critical global challenges and operationalize data science within customer environments.
Key Duties
• Work directly with data scientists and mission analysts to solve complex strategic problems
• Perform end‑to‑end software engineering to prototype, develop, integrate, test, and deploy analytic tools
• Integrate tools and tradecraft into customer corporate architectures
• Support the operationalization of data science solutions at scale
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree with eleven (11) years of relevant experience, or equivalent
• Strong experience with Jupyter Notebooks, Java MapReduce, and Python PySpark
• Strong experience with statistical analysis and machine learning fundamentals
• Strong experience with customer tools, architecture, data flow, and big‑data environments
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and GitLab
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Experience with end‑to‑end software development processes (requirements, design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment, and maintenance)
• Experience with data science, Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Compensation
• Salary range: $155,000 – $175,000
• Benefits
Location: Arlington, VA, United States
Job Title
Program Manager
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict and building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Location
Gov site (NCR)
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier, or later reporting based on customer requirement
s.
Job Description
IDS is seeking an experienced
Program Manager
to lead, oversee, and execute complex, large-scale programs supporting government and defense missions. This role is responsible for full lifecycle program leadership, including resource planning, milestone execution, cost management, personnel supervision, stakeholder coordination, and alignment with organizational and mission priorities. The Program Manager will apply proven methodologies and strong leadership principles to guide diverse teams, subcontractors, and multifunctional efforts in support of high-visibility programs.
Key Duties
• Plan, direct, and manage methodologies and program operations, ensuring effective manpower utilization, compliance with standards, training execution, and overall performance optimization.
• Lead problem resolution efforts, manage employee relations (including subcontractor personnel), and oversee cost, budget, and schedule performance.
• Supervise and guide employees across various labor categories and skill levels.
• Coordinate with Service Headquarters and/or DoD leadership to ensure program objectives and mission requirements are achieved.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, resource plans, risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and reporting deliverables.
• Ensure program activities meet quality, security, and contractual requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing timely briefs, updates, and decision-support materials.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific, technical, management, or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience:
• Planning, directing, and managing complex projects and operations of similar size and complexity, including manpower utilization, standards, training, problem resolution, employee relations, cost, budget, and milestone management.
• Managing and supervising employees across diverse labor categories and skill levels.
• Working with Service Headquarters and/or DoD leadership.
• TOP SECRET/SCI clearance required.
Questions?
Please reach out to
lolney@idsinternational.com
for additional questions or information.
Location: Arlington, VA, United States
Job Title
Resource Management Analyst
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict and building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.
Locations
Gov Site (NCR)
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS is seeking a
Resource Management Analyst
to support financial planning, budgeting, execution, and defense acquisition reporting across complex government programs. This role supports senior leadership by preparing programmatic financial documentation, analyzing resource requirements, managing multi-year budget planning cycles, and supporting PPBE and POM development. The Resource Management Analyst ensures accurate, timely financial data and contributes to strategic resource decision-making.
Key Duties
• Support planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) processes, including documentation, tracking, and reporting.
• Assist in developing Program Objective Memorandum (POM) inputs, resource justification materials, and financial execution reports.
• Conduct financial analysis to support program funding strategies, cost projections, and resource prioritization.
• Prepare acquisition-related documentation, resource reports, and metrics for leadership review.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather data, analyze requirements, and support informed financial decisions.
• Maintain accurate financial records, audit support documentation, and program budget tracking tools.
• Identify funding issues, risks, and mitigation options to support program continuity.
• Assist with multi-year budget planning, forecasting, and alignment with organizational priorities.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in:
• Defense acquisition guidance and reporting;
or
• Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) management;
or
• Program Objective Memorandum (POM) preparation.
• SECRET clearance required.
Compensation
This position is contingent upon award
Questions?
Please reach out to
lolney@idsinternational.com
for additional questions or information.
Location: Columbia, MD, United States
Production Artist
Locations
Columbia, MD
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Work schedules are generally standard business hours; however, project deadlines and client needs may occasionally require schedule adjustments.
Job Description
ADG Creative, an IDS subsidiary is seeking a talented and detail-oriented
Production Artist
to support the development of high-quality creative and branded communications across multiple formats and channels. This role is ideal for a design professional who can create polished, high-quality work within established brand systems, produce presentations, digital assets, social graphics, marketing materials, branded templates, and other visual communications for government and commercial clients.
A portfolio demonstrating strong visual design skills, presentation development, typography, and layout expertise is required for consideration.
Key Duties
• Produce high-quality creative assets across presentations, social media, marketing collateral, digital campaigns, templates, and branded communications.
• Extend and apply established brand standards across new deliverables while maintaining visual consistency and attention to detail.
• Create, maintain, and improve PowerPoint, Word, Canva, and Adobe templates that are flexible, editable, intuitive, and visually polished.
• Prepare graphics and visual assets for websites, digital marketing initiatives, presentations, print materials, and internal communications.
• Adapt, resize, and reformat existing creative for multiple audiences, platforms, and delivery channels while preserving design integrity.
• Manage multiple projects and quick-turn creative requests while delivering work that consistently meets quality standards.
• Ensure layouts, typography, imagery, spacing, hierarchy, and overall design execution align with established brand guidelines and best practices.
• Prepare production-ready files and apply technical specifications required for both digital and print distribution.
• Conduct thorough quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, usability, and technical readiness prior to final delivery.
• Collaborate with marketing and business stakeholders to translate concepts into visually compelling deliverables.
Requirements
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree required. Four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Minimum seven (7) years of professional graphic design experience, preferably within an agency, consulting, professional services, or in-house marketing environment.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional typography, layout, presentation design, and visual hierarchy skills.
• Experience designing within established brand systems and adapting creative across multiple formats and channels.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Working knowledge of digital and print production best practices.
Technology
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Advanced PowerPoint skills, including experience creating polished presentations, master slides, and editable templates.
• Experience designing and developing content within the Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with Adobe XD, Sketch, or Figma is preferred.
Compensation
• Salary Range:
$85,000 - $95,000
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
Work Environment
• Full-Time Position
• Hybrid work environment with in-person collaboration in Columbia, MD and opportunities for remote work when appropriate.
Arlington, VA, United States
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