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Groundswell

Federal government IT solutions and transformation

Technical Consultant

Full-TimePosted on 10/5/2026
$85k - $90k+ 4% 401(k) Match
Entry
Bachelor's
McLean, VA, USA
In PersonMust be local to the Washington, DC Metro area or willing to relocate. On-site at the McLean headquarters.

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a related area is required.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills are required.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in technology are required.
  • Experience with database development through classwork or professional work is required.
  • An interest and dedication to learning new skills, professional growth, and delivering strong results to clients are required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal security clearance.
  • Must be local to the Washington, DC Metro area or willing to relocate.
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with clients and implementation teams to evaluate business requirements and translate them quickly into technical solutions, with approximately 75% of the work building technical applications and 25% business strategy.
  • Participate in requirements gathering and user story creation.
  • Provide solution demonstrations to clients throughout project implementation.
  • Work with the project team to implement, test, and document application functionality.
  • Work with clients to identify and remediate issues and technical risks early.

About the company

Groundswell partners with federal agencies to improve operations through smarter business processes and technology implementations, drawing on commercial-sector experience to solve government challenges. It delivers end-to-end solutions through consulting, systems integration, data management, and user-experience improvements that streamline workflows and improve service delivery. Its differentiators include long-standing IT industry experience with Fortune 100 clients and a government-focused mindset, emphasizing compliance, security, and user-centered design for mission-critical programs. The goal is to help government agencies solve technology challenges and deliver practical, scalable improvements to public services.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • Groundswell won the Missile Defense Agency SHIELD IDIQ in January 2026.
  • Job postings in 2026 show active hiring across Appian, cybersecurity, and performance testing.
  • The Army EBS-C fight keeps Groundswell visible on billion-dollar modernization programs.

What critics are saying

  • Groundswell's October 2024 Army ERP protest faces Accenture Federal and court delays.
  • EPA terminated Groundswell's Solar for All award on August 7, 2025, threatening revenue.
  • A loss in EBS-C or Solar for All could cripple growth and credibility.

What makes Groundswell unique

  • Groundswell is a McLean federal integrator specializing in Appian and SAP delivery.
  • Telesto subsidiary litigates major Army ERP procurements, signaling deep federal capture know-how.
  • It combines software implementation with mission operations, not just body-shop staffing.

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Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

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