Computer Scientist​/Project Manager w TS SCI​/CI Poly

Computer Scientist/Project Manager w TS SCI/CI Poly | Req#4019

Decisive Instincts LLC is a joint venture between Actio Net and Akamai Technologies. We are looking for an experienced Computer Scientist/Project Manager (PM) to oversee the execution of a major IT services contract supporting the FBI. The focus is on enhancing the FBI’s enterprise systems by maintaining secure cloud environments such as AWS and Azure, while enabling advanced data capabilities through scalable ETL pipelines and the migration of custom-developed tools into enterprise platforms.

In parallel, the team engages in forward‑leaning research on emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, and mobile messaging applications to inform next‑generation solutions. As part of its operational mission, the project provides direct case support and real‑time data analysis for high‑profile events managed by the 24/7 operations center.

Location: On Site – Huntsville, AL
Clearance: Top Secret (TS)/SCI – CI Polygraph
Estimated

Start Date:

October 2025

• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments.
• Plans and leads major technology assignments.
• Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short‑term project growth and success.
• Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments.
• Collaborates with CT investigators, analysts, and professional staff, often directly engaging non‑technical personnel to understand functional needs/ issues/gaps, recommend solutions, and develop technically feasible tools in a timely manner.
• Builds and/or supports preparation of basic technical, business, and end user documentation.
• As a strong, individual contributor: identifies and recommends remedies, and/or implements solutions which enhance existing software and systems capabilities, performance, and security and/or introduce efficiencies or automation into stakeholder workflows.
• Performs programming (e.g. Python), code refactoring, systems operations, and/or design.
• Evaluates COTS, GOTS, OSS, and other software and systems to implement algorithmically complex data and technology solutions.
• Contributes to the technical work program of one or more projects.
• As the On‑Site Lead provides thought leadership and technical and analytical expertise to the Government and vendor project team.
• Ensures vendor project team adherence to quality standards.
• Manages the integration of vendor tasks, track project progress, and conduct project analysis resulting in appropriate metrics when requested.

• Minimum Eight (8) years of relevant experience with a BS in Data Science, Mathematics, Information Science, Statistics, Engineering, Business Analytics, or related degree; OR Four (4) years of relevant experience with an MS degree in Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related degree.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in scoping, planning, and completing full lifecycle engineering projects; and managing development and implementation of projects assigned to contractor staff.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in one (1) or more of the following areas:
  User interface/User experience (UI/UX), Front‑end engineering, API development, and/or Data engineering.
• Four (4) years of relevant P/PM experience.

• Past experience managing, communicating and contributing to enterprise architecture efforts, engineering trade‑off analysis and feasibility studies, proof‑of‑concept prototypes to explore technical implementation options and issues, engineering reviews, technical design and implementation bringing commercial best practices to bear.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency as a Program/Project Manager (P/PM) with Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC‑P/PM) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Actio Net is a CMMI‑DEV Level 4, CMMI‑SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI‑certified, woman‑owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security, and IT Managed Services. With 25+ years of stellar past…