Join Leidos in Supporting DoD Personnel Testing Excellence

Leidos Health & Services Sector seeks a skilled Programmer/Analyst - Personnel Testing and Assessment to advance the Department of Defense's critical personnel testing mission in Seaside, CA. This role offers 75% remote work with occasional on-site needs, ideal for professionals passionate about defense IT and psychometric systems. Note: This posting anticipates future work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot software for assessment delivery, scoring, and research, including computer-adaptive testing (CAT) environments.
• Implement sophisticated algorithms for scoring, data extraction, item selection, and system analytics.
• Perform rigorous quality assurance, including unit testing, system testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Manage databases, configure systems, and produce comprehensive documentation.
• Collaborate with analytic and psychometric teams to build data processing tools and research systems.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years in programming, database management, and analysis.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in C++, Java, Python, C#; experience with R, SAS, SPSS; database querying and data workflows.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, independent work, and adaptability.
• Clearance: US Citizenship; eligible for DoD CAC, FBI check, NACI.
• Location: Near Seaside, CA for occasional on-site.

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD experience, familiarity with DTAC, federal IT, CAT systems, or secure datasets.
• Knowledge of version control and information assurance.

Why Leidos?

Contribute to high-stakes DoD programs like ASVAB and language tests. Enjoy competitive pay ($87,100-$157,450), remote flexibility, and career growth in a collaborative environment. Apply to shape the future of military personnel assessment.