Intelligent Automation Developer - Active TS/SCI Clearance

Location: On-site in Reston, VA, with occasional/ad hoc support at National Harbor, MD

Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required

Employment Type: Full-time / Direct Hire

Salary: $150,000-$180,000/yr.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Intelligent Automation Developer to support automation initiatives within a classified Intelligence Community environment. This role focuses on designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining robotic process automation (RPA) and AI-enabled automation solutions that streamline mission-critical workflows and improve operational efficiency.

While strong UiPath experience is preferred, candidates with broader automation engineering experience using similar RPA platforms and emerging AI automation toolsets are also encouraged to apply. The environment is expected to evolve rapidly into leveraging AI-driven technologies and cloud-based intelligent automation capabilities, including platforms such as AWS Bedrock and related AI services.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building and supporting unattended automations in production environments, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving automation and AI technologies. This role requires close collaboration with technical teams, stakeholders, and operations personnel to deliver scalable automation solutions across secure environments.

Responsibilities

Automation Development & Deployment

Design, develop, test, and deploy UiPath and intelligent automation solutions supporting Intelligence Community business processes

Build attended and unattended automations using UiPath Studio, REFramework, and related automation technologies

Translate Process Design Documents (PDDs) into scalable, reliable automation workflows

Develop automation and AI-assisted solutions that reduce manual workload and improve operational efficiency

Support expansion into AI-enabled workflows, orchestration, and intelligent process automation capabilities

AI & Emerging Technology Integration

Support integration of AI-driven services and automation platforms, including technologies such as AWS Bedrock and related AI toolsets

Evaluate and implement intelligent automation capabilities including document processing, workflow augmentation, and data extraction

Assist in identifying opportunities to incorporate AI into operational workflows and automation strategies

Systems Integration & Technical Support

Integrate automation solutions with enterprise and legacy systems including SharePoint, ServiceNow, APIs, mainframes, and classified web applications

Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain bots and automation services within UiPath Orchestrator and related platforms

Diagnose automation failures, optimize performance, and implement enhancements

Support automation operations across classified environments

Documentation & Collaboration

Develop and maintain technical documentation including solution designs, architecture diagrams, operational runbooks, and AI workflow documentation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environments to support sprint planning and delivery schedules

Contribute to continuous improvement of automation processes, AI integration practices, and development standards

Process & Quality Support

Ensure automation solutions align with operational requirements and security standards

Maintain organized documentation and reusable automation components

Support quality assurance efforts through testing, validation, and peer reviews

Format documentation and workflows to improve readability, maintainability, and scalability

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance required

3+ years of hands-on experience with UiPath, intelligent automation platforms, or similar RPA/AI automation technologies

Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining unattended automations in production environments

Experience with alternative automation platforms or AI-enabled workflow tools strongly considered

Experience with VB.Net, C#, or Python for scripting and automation development

Working knowledge of SQL for automation-related data manipulation

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to independently diagnose and resolve automation issues

Ability to create clear and organized technical documentation

Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments

Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments

Ability to work on-site in Reston, VA, with occasional/ad hoc support at National Harbor, MD.

Preferred Qualifications

UiPath Advanced RPA Developer Certification (UiARD)

Experience with UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and REFramework

Exposure to AI integration, intelligent document processing, workflow orchestration, or generative AI technologies

Experience with UiPath AI Center, Document Understanding, or Process Mining

Experience with AWS Bedrock or other AI/LLM platforms

Python experience for data processing, AI integration, and automation support tasks

Prior experience supporting the Department of War (DOW) or Intelligence Community environments

Familiarity with NIST 800-53 security standards and automation compliance considerations

Experience integrating RESTful APIs into automation workflows

Experience supporting intelligent automation or AI transformation initiatives

Benefits

Salary

$150,000-$180,000 based on experience

On-site in Reston, VA, with occasional/ad hoc support at National Harbor, MD

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision (UnitedHealthcare; strong employer contribution)

HSA (tax-advantaged healthcare savings)

Employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability

401(k) with up to 4% match (immediate vesting after eligibility)

Optional supplemental insurance plans

Benefits eligible shortly after hire

Culture

Our client operates on a foundation of clear thinking, strong character, and disciplined execution, driving consistent outcomes with speed and agility in complex environments.

Rational thinking and continuous learning guide decision-making

Accountability and integrity build trust across teams

Candor and transparency accelerate performance

Servant leadership elevates team success