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A federal contractor is any worker or organization that enters into a contract to provide labor, services, products, or materials to a government department or agency. Federal contractors can be individuals or companies. Federal contractors are required to follow several federal hiring and labor laws to qualify for and maintain federal contracts. These laws include equal opportunity hiring, disability employment, and safety compliance. The duties of a federal contractor vary significantly depending on the type of work they perform.

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Employer & Industry UsagePrivate companies contracted by federal agenciesU.S. government agencies and departments
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding contract roles vs permanent positionsDifferences between government employment types

Federal Contractors work on specific projects for the government under contract, often in private sector settings, while Federal Employees are permanent staff working directly for government agencies. Both roles may require security clearances and specialized skills, but their employment terms and work environments differ significantly.

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Federal contractors often encounter challenges such as navigating complex compliance requirements, meeting strict deadlines, and adapting to changes in contract scope or government regulations. Maintaining clear communication with contracting officers and ensuring timely submission of documentation are essential for success. Additionally, understanding the nuances of government procurement processes and staying updated on policy changes can help minimize potential setbacks and ensure project continuity.
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Software Development Specialist

Accenture Federal Services

Reston, VA

$37.50 - $51.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Accenture Federal Services rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 492 rated business services

Job description

Company Description

Accenture Federal Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accenture, helps U.S. federal agencies build the government of the future. With 4,000 dedicated US employees, Accenture Federal Services is uniquely positioned to support federal agencies in shattering the status quo, achieving profound efficiencies and relentlessly delivering results. Accenture Federal Services is a long-time and trusted resource for the federal community. Every cabinet level agency in the United States-and 20 of the country's largest federal government agencies-have worked with Accenture Federal Services to achieve outcomes and move toward high performance. Join us and you can help our federal clients achieve what matters most, powering the services that touch the nation every day.

Job Description

The Software Development Specialist is responsible for the following:

  • Provide technical expertise to set the technical direction and manage issues, integration and technical service levels for a group of technologies including mainly Java and JEE

  • Define and design technical requirements and solution to support business requirements

  • Participate in detailed design and code reviews, help troubleshoot code issues, review system performance and consumption issues

  • Review test plans and provide technical guidance and support to others



Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years experience designing and developing large-scale, complex, enterprise systems


  • Minimum 3 years designing and developing REST/JSON web services

  • Minimum 3 years experience using common Java frameworks such as Spring, CXF, Log4j, JUnit, or Guice    

  • Direct hands on experience with Git, Maven, and Gradle

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • US Citizen or Green Card Holder (must have lived in US 3 of the past 5 years)

Additional Information

Accenture is a federal contractor, an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of
Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part
of the hiring process.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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