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What will you do at BLUEFORCE INC?

Job DetailsJob Location: Washington, DC (USA) - Washington, DCPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Category: Information TechnologyBlueForce Inc. is seeking a Software Developer in support of HQ USAF Sponsored or Supported Wargaming.

The Software Developer will conduct activities to plan, execute, manage, and analyze throughout all phases of HQ USAF wargames including concept development, objective analysis, assessment planning, game design, event planning, management and execution, and post-game analysis. Primary locations are Joint Base Andrews, MD, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and The Pentagon. ***Position is Subject to Contract Award*** Duties and

Responsibilities

Designs, builds, tests, and deploys wargame specific software.
Creates & helps integrate wargame info environment tools, for example the wargame “common operating picture” that integrates operational and logistical requirements using Geographic Information System(s) (GIS) platform such as ARCGIS and supported on an existing intranet.
Creates intuitive front-end user interface with multiple-user capabilities.
Develops and deploys/employs capabilities to integrate and dynamically update existing databases based upon user inputs.

Minimum Qualifications

Active Secret-level security clearance.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in software development.
Experience with: User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) design including map interfaces Expertise in fundamental program language (C#, JavaScript, etc) and web app design (HTML, CSS, etc) Experience with ESRI and/or ArcGIS tools.
Excellent communication skills in terms of writing and presenting briefings.
Desired

Qualifications

TS/SCI eligibility.
Military wargame experience.

Which skills does this role require?

Software DevelopmentUI/UX DesignC#JavaScriptHTMLCSSArcGISGeographic Information SystemsDatabase IntegrationFront-End DevelopmentCommunication SkillsWargamingEvent PlanningGame DesignAnalysisManagementSoftware DeveloperHQ USAFMilitary ExperienceMachine Learning

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