Full-Time

Appian Consultant

Intelligence

Groundswell

Groundswell

201-500 employees

Federal government IT solutions and transformation

Compensation Overview

$98.9k - $139k/yr

+ 401(k) match: 4%

No H1B Sponsorship

McLean, VA, USA

In Person

Must be local to the DC Metro area and able to report to a SCIF location.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Middleware
Microsoft Azure
Agile
MySQL
Data Visualization
LDAP
Machine Learning
SAML
AWS
REST APIs
DevOps
Oracle
OAuth
Google Cloud Platform

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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 is required.
  • At least 2 years of related information technology experience is 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 and the ability to convey complex concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing, are required.
  • Active listening skills are required to gather key information from internal and external partners.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks are required.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
  • The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
  • The candidate must be local to the DC Metro area and able to report to a SCIF location.
  • Experience with Appian is required.
  • Experience with relational database management systems such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or MariaDB is required.
  • Experience with web services, integrations, and middleware such as RESTful or SOAP services, Mule, IIB, or Fusion is required.
Responsibilities
  • Implement complex technical solutions with Appian and related technologies.
  • Perform hands-on design, development, and testing activities.
  • Guide clients on design, configuration management, DevSecOps, and other program initiatives as needed to drive technical success.
  • Ensure solutions are built for scalability and performance.
  • Drive process improvement for clients.
  • Support internal solutions, infrastructure, and tools.
  • Mentor, train, and enable resources.
Desired Qualifications
  • Active Appian Senior or Lead certifications are preferred.
  • Experience with cloud computing or Infrastructure as a Service, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, is preferred.
  • Experience with authentication technologies such as SAML, Kerberos, OAuth, or LDAP is preferred.
  • Experience with data management and data visualization or business intelligence is preferred.
  • Experience with DevSecOps or configuration management is preferred.
  • Experience with machine learning or artificial intelligence is preferred.

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 MDA SHIELD IDIQ in January 2026, expanding defense access.
  • DOT awarded Groundswell a $3.98 million BPA call in July 2026.
  • Its website touts the largest federal SAP transformations and elite Workday status.

What critics are saying

  • Groundswell sued the Army in October 2024 over a $1 billion Accenture win.
  • Federal contracting dominates revenue; a single protest loss can erase years of pipeline.
  • Platform dependence on Appian, SAP, and Workday lets vendors compress margins and displace partners.

What makes Groundswell unique

  • Groundswell pairs Appian, SAP, and Workday expertise with federal agency modernization.
  • Its 2022 CollabraLink acquisition created a larger McLean platform focused entirely on government.
  • It holds multiple prime vehicles, including CIO-SP3, ITES-3S, COMET, and DOT SWES.

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Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

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