Appian Developer Consultant - National Security
$98.9k - $139k+ 4% 401(k) Match
Junior
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
New Mexico, USA+51 moreMore locations: Washington, USA | Kansas, USA | Pennsylvania, USA | North Dakota, USA | Oregon, USA | Delaware, USA | Iowa, USA | California, USA | Washington, DC, USA | Vermont, USA | Wyoming, USA | Connecticut, USA | Texas, USA | Montana, USA | Florida, USA | New Hampshire, USA | Nevada, USA | South Carolina, USA | McLean, VA, USA | South Dakota, USA | Georgia, USA | Arizona, USA | Mississippi, USA | Tennessee, USA | Virginia, USA | Arkansas, USA | Minnesota, USA | Colorado, USA | Nebraska, USA | Rhode Island, USA | Utah, USA | Kentucky, USA | West Virginia, USA | New York, NY, USA | Maryland, USA | Hawaii, USA | Wisconsin, USA | Maine, USA | Massachusetts, USA | North Carolina, USA | Oklahoma, USA | Missouri, USA | Ohio, USA | New Jersey, USA | Indiana, USA | Louisiana, USA | Alaska, USA | Michigan, USA | Illinois, USA | Alabama, USA | Idaho, USA
HybridSome client-meeting travel may be required (0–15%).
Solution EngineeringImplementation & Technical Account Management
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a related area is required.
- At least 2 years of experience developing Appian solutions and at least 2 years of related information technology experience are required.
- Strong experience delivering Appian solutions using an Agile methodology is required.
- Strong technical design, implementation, and problem-solving skills are required.
- Strong communication skills are required to explain complex concepts clearly in verbal and written communication and to gather key information from internal and external partners through active listening.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, prioritize and manage work, and work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience with Appian, relational database management systems such as Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL/MariaDB, and web services, integrations, and middleware such as RESTful/SOAP, Mule, IIB, or Fusion is required.
Responsibilities
- Implement complex technical solutions using Appian and related technologies.
- Perform hands-on design, development, and testing activities.
- Guide clients on design, configuration management, DevSecOps, and other program initiatives to drive technical success.
- Ensure solutions are built for scale and performance.
- Drive process improvement for clients.
- Support internal solutions, infrastructure, and tools.
- Mentor, train, and enable resources.
Desired Qualifications
- Preference is given to candidates with active Appian Senior or Lead certifications.
- Preference is given to candidates local to the Washington, D.C. metro area.
- Some travel may be required for client meetings (0–15%).
- Cloud computing and infrastructure as a service technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Authentication technologies such as SAML, Kerberos, OAuth, or LDAP.
- Data management and data visualization/business intelligence.
- DevSecOps and/or configuration management.
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence.
- An active Secret clearance is preferred.
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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Simplify's Take
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