Senior Analytics Developer III (TS/SCI + Poly)

Aperio Global brings together experts in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies to solve complex national security challenges. Our team includes technologists, Intelligence Community veterans, and security professionals who believe the best solutions come from collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.

About the role

Aperio Global is seeking a Senior Analytic Developer to support our Access Discovery & Tradecraft program. In this role, you'll collaborate with intelligence analysts, software engineers, and data scientists to develop innovative analytic capabilities that transform how data is discovered, processed, and exploited. From rapid prototyping to production deployment, you'll build modern software solutions that automate workflows, accelerate analysis, and deliver immediate operational impact.

Our engineering teams leverage Agile development, AI-assisted coding, rapid iteration, and emerging technologies to solve complex national security challenges. You'll help build the next generation of analytic software that enables intelligence professionals to discover insights faster, automate complex workflows, and solve some of the nation's most challenging technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with analysts and technical stakeholders to understand operational challenges and translate requirements into software solutions.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain applications using Python and Jupyter Notebooks.
• Build reusable software components, APIs, and analytic capabilities that integrate with enterprise mission systems.
• Develop scalable data processing workflows that automate manual tasks and improve analyst productivity.
• Rapidly prototype new capabilities and transition successful solutions into operational environments.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies—including Generative AI—to modernize analytic workflows.
• Participate in Agile development while continuously improving application performance, scalability, and usability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong software engineering experience developing applications with Python and Jupyter Notebooks.
• Experience developing scalable, production-quality software solutions.
• Ability to rapidly learn new technologies and deliver innovative solutions in an Agile environment.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Ability to work onsite in Fort Meade, MD.

Skills

• Python
• Jupyter Notebooks
• Software Architecture & Design
• RESTful API Development
• Data Processing & Workflow Automation
• Agile Software Development
• CI/CD Practices
• Enterprise Application Development
• Experience integrating software with existing mission systems

Nice to Have

• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or similar coding assistants.
• Java development experience.
• Experience applying Generative AI (GenAI) or Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to operational problems.
• Familiarity with mission analyst tools and intelligence workflows.
• Experience rapidly prototyping and transitioning capabilities into production environments.

Mission Focus

• Experience developing software that directly supports intelligence analysis and operational decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate closely with analysts to identify opportunities for automation and workflow improvement.
• Passion for delivering innovative capabilities that provide immediate operational value.

Pay

Salary Range: $180,000–$200,000, depending on experience level, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with 100% employer match up to 6%
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Professional Development