Leidos Health & Services Sector is seeking a Programmer/Analyst to support the Department of Defense’s personnel testing and assessment mission. The Programmer/Analyst supports software development, testing, and maintenance of research and assessment systems, including computer-adaptive testing environments.

**This job posting is in anticipation of future work**

The contract provides comprehensive scientific, analytic, and operational support to the DoD for the development, administration, evaluation, and continuous improvement of its personnel testing and assessment programs. Support includes behavioral science research, psychometric analysis, test development, operational test administration, data collection, statistical modeling, and technical assistance for computer-based and paper-and-pencil testing systems—including the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), language proficiency tests, and other accession-related assessments. The contractor delivers research studies, analytic products, test specifications, scoring algorithms, technical documentation, and system support to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, and operational effectiveness of DoD’s testing enterprise used to classify and select individuals for military service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot software used for assessment delivery, scoring, and research support.

• Implement algorithms for scoring, data extraction, item selection, and system analytics.

• Conduct quality assurance testing and debugging of assessment software.

• Support database management, system configuration, and documentation efforts.

• Provide technical assistance to analytic and psychometric teams for data processing and tool development.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of five years of experience in the area of computer programming, database management, and other analysis and computer support functions. 

• Skills:

  • Experience with platforms for administering standardized tests or survey platforms required.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as a member of a team.

  • Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage own work.

  • Demonstrated commitment to meeting high standards for product and service quality.

  • Desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs.

  • Demonstrated experience in software development and programming, including writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining code.

  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, or C#, with the ability to learn additional languages as required.

  • Experience with statistical or analytic software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS) and integrating analytic logic into software applications.

  • Ability to support data processing, analysis tools, or research systems, including implementing algorithms and data workflows.

  • Ability to work with databases and data files, including querying, extracting, transforming, and validating data.

  • Ability to perform software quality assurance, including unit testing, system testing, and troubleshooting.

  • Ability to follow coding standards, documentation practices, and configuration management procedures.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose technical issues and recommend solutions.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with analysts, psychometricians, and program staff.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing technical requirements.

• Security Clearance: Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and successfully complete a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check and a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) check. US Citizenship is required.

• Location: This position is eligible for 75% remote work with occasional on-site work as required by customer and/or contract needs. Candidate must be located or willing to relocate within commuting distance of Seaside, CA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with or within the DoD.

• Familiarity with DTAC and its mission and objectives.

• Familiarity with federal or DoD IT environments and information assurance practices.

• Familiarity with computer-adaptive testing (CAT) systems, scoring engines, or algorithm-driven applications.

• Experience working with large or sensitive datasets in secure or regulated environments.

• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and structured development workflows.

• Experience developing technical documentation, user guides, or system support materials.

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Original Posting:

January 14, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.