Washington, District of Columbia

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the processing of all HR/PR/Credentialing activities for the organization
• Maintaining, organizing and updating documents for all employees (such as background checks, reference checks, resumes, I-9, state tax form, W-4 form, fringe benefits etc.)
• Supervises the Human Resource Assistant
• Reviewing and processing ADP payroll semi-monthly. Ensuring pay data is correct and approved for employees and consultant/contractors.
• Maintaining leave accrual balances for accuracy
• Maintaining and processing the organization’s insurances annually with insurance brokers (Professional Liability, General Liability, Commercial, Cyber, Auto, Workers Comp, etc.)
• Review, prepare and submit documentation for payment of Fringe Benefits monthly
• Oversee the credentialing process for all providers, files set up and maintained with up-to-date documents
• Credentialing/revalidation of providers for DC & MD Medicaid, Medicare, and Private Insurance as well as the agency.
• Assist in the renewing of Health Insurances and Fringe Benefit Contracts
• Ability to multi-task and work under time constraints

HOURS OF WORK

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am-5:30 pm

Bachelor’s degree or Associate's degree with 2-3 years of experience can be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. A combination of job-related experience and job-related education can be substituted for degree.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience with ADP payroll and Bamboo highly preferred.

COMPENSATION

$75K-$85K

Medical - Washington, DC

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

This mental health agency provides a medical home for children and adults in our care. Managing patient care is a team effort that involves clinical and nonclinical staff (e.g. physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, coordinators, schedulers) interacting with patients and working to achieve high quality care for our patients. Our providers and staff use a team-based approach to care and place a high value on teamwork.

INTRODUCTION

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Provider is responsible for, but not limited to, the provision of culturally competent care to patients in his/her/their designated specialty.  This includes the diagnosis and treatment of physical and behavioral health conditions, counseling and education, and continued comprehensive health care of any patient seen at the agency. The Provider is responsible for the clinical and administrative tasks required to deliver quality, safe healthcare services. By the nature of the profession, the level of assignment will call for a maximum degree of knowledge, professional judgment and ingenuity.

MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supports the agency in contributing to improve health outcomes, improve patient experience, support care team well-being and the financial sustainability 

• Provide primary medical services to children, adolescents, and adults in accordance with the primary medical protocol and their medical specialty
• Work in close concert with Medical Director, Pediatric Physician, and Family Practice physician To provide clinical services in compliance with treatment protocol
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with case managers to discuss difficult clients
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings with agency staff
• Provide ongoing education to staff and clients on prevention and treatment for those of all ages
• Review of referrals, labs, and interface with referring physicians
• To assist in oversight of medical staff to ensure smooth flow of front and back-office procedures
• To assist with regular inventories of supplies and medications
• To assist with review and update formulary at the agency
• Participate in assessment of the appropriateness of medical component with respect to being a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
• Educate patients on the value of a health care visit 
• Locks notes in a timely manner (within 48 hours) and fixes and addresses any out standing claims 
• Effectively and ethically handles all forms of communication according to the agency's policy
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a current DC Professional License.  Must have CDS and DEA (registered in DC) registrations if a prescribing provider
• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine or nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other relevant professional school 
• Minimum of two years’ experience working directly with children and adults

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• EMR experience, preferably eClinical Works (ECW)
• Strong organizational skills; excellent communicational skills

Full Time / 100k - 125k

Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources - Washington, District of Columbia

• New hire application process (collecting required employment information such as background checks, reference checks, resumes, I-9, state tax form, W-4 form, insurance enrollment forms, inform staff of fringe benefits etc.)
• Processing ADP payroll
• Maintaining organized and current employee files
• Liaison between the organization and insurance brokers
• Clerical support for the HR Coordinator
• Set up and maintain files for all providers
• Credential providers for DC & Md. Medicaid, Medicare, and Private Insurance
• Assist and advise providers in updating all credentialing documentation
• Work with the Grants and Contract Manager to assist with inputting invoice data into the EGMS system monthly
• Ability to multi-task and work under time constraints
• Other duties as assigned

Full Time / 60K

Title: Principal Software Engineer
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD/Fort Meade, MD (Onsite / Hybrid)
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI or Full Scope Polygraph

Position Overview:
LKA & Associates is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to support mission-critical programs within the Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate will have experience developing, testing, and maintaining secure, scalable applications in classified environments.

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Position Overview: 
We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer with experience in full-stack development to support Agile software projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, React, Node.js, AngularJS/Angular 2+, jQuery, and MongoDB. Responsibilities include developing and consuming web services, executing test procedures, ensuring 508 Compliance for accessibility, maintaining quality control, and creating technical documentation. Familiarity with Git, Jira, and Confluence is required.

Requirements:

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university plus Twenty (20) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes.

Note: Twenty four (24) years total of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for candidates without a qualifying bachelor’s degree.

Experience with consuming and writing web services
Experience assisting with development & execution of test procedures for software components
Experience in ensuring software development adheres to 508 Compliance standards for accessibility
Experience with generating & reviewing software/technical documentation
Experience working in an Agile software development environment
Experience using with Jira and Confluence
Ensuring quality control of all developed and modified software
Experience with the following software development skills:
Git
React
Java
Spring Boot
JavaSript
Python
Node.js
jQuery
AngularJS/Angular 2+
MongoDB

Desired Skills:
Docker/Kubernetes
HAProxy
Nginx
Elastic Stack
AWS certs, Hands on experience, and or training
Salary range for this position: $220,000-250,000

Database Administrator

Job Title: Database Administrator
Location: Fort Meade, MD (Onsite / Hybrid)
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Position Overview:
LKA & Associates is seeking a Database Administrator to support mission-critical programs within the Intelligence Community.

Summary 

The Database Administrator is responsible for maintaining the integrity, security, and performance of databases, including administering and implementing policies, optimizing performance, and overseeing disaster recovery. This role supports database lifecycle activities, manages various database products (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, SYBASE), and coordinates with engineers on architecture changes.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of databases while establishing and maintaining database user accounts
• Administer, maintain, and Implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the databases.
• Organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes.
• Evaluate requirements and recommends available DBMS products.
• Provide server administration with a variety of database products that include Oracle, SQL Server, and SYBASE.
• Perform disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring of data.
• Develop policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the databases.
• Perform database and software life-cycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance and availability.
• Support data modeling activities by way of prototype database implementations,
• Coordinate database architecture changes with Database Engineers.
• Direct the monitoring, administrating, and implementing performance on database systems as well as database performance optimization, developing/changing database indices, redesigning database structure and reloading data into a database.
• Direct the installation of database management systems, databases, tables and views.
• Directs the administration and use of current and emerging database tools, strategies and technologies.

 
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. 4+ years of additional Database Admin experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years' experience as a Database Admin in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Salary range for this position: $180,000 - 238,000

LKA is seeking to hire a part-time licensed, contractual therapist to provide individual and family therapy. This is an independent, 1099-contractor position and requires a minimum of 10 hours per week of direct client contact, with considerable room to grow (up to full-time, if desired). 

NOTE: Due to COVID-19, position will begin via telehealth and transition to in-person sessions upon termination of the local/national emergencies.

We offer competitive compensation and a supportive work environment. We handle all insurance credentialing and billing. You create your own schedule (mornings, afternoon, evening and weekend hours), see your clients and generate your notes in our HIPAA-compliant, EMR system. Preference will be given to practitioners credentialed / paneled with Maryland Medicaid, Medicare & BCBS. 

Responsibilities 

• Meet with assigned clients in individual and/or family sessions.
• Schedule appointments with clients according to program standards
• Complete clinical notes and other paper work as required
• Maintain consistent contact with referral sources and work cooperatively with other members of the client’s treatment team
• Uphold with high regard, the confidentiality of clients and follow all HIPPA guidelines
• Strict adherence to COMAR and CARF standards both in practice and in documentation

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in social work, counseling, or related behavioral health field
• Licensed in the State of Maryland as a LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT or LCADC
• Must possess or obtain Malpractice Insurance
• Must possess or obtain certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Must pass background checks
• Maryland driver’s license & reliable personal vehicle

Job Title: Cloud Engineer
Location: Maryland (Onsite / Hybrid)
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI or Full Scope Polygraph

Position Overview:
LKA & Associates is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support secure cloud environments within the Intelligence Community. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure for mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and manage cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments)
• Implement security controls and ensure compliance with government standards
• Support system migrations to cloud environments
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI or Full Scope Polygraph
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting
• Strong understanding of networking and system architecture

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc.)
• Experience in IC or DoD environments
• Familiarity with containerization and Kubernetes

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Job Title: DevOps Engineer
Location: Maryland (Onsite / Hybrid)
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI or Full Scope Polygraph

Position Overview:
LKA & Associates is seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to support mission-critical programs within the Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate will have experience designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines in classified environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
• Support containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
• Automate system deployments and configuration management
• Collaborate with software engineers and system administrators to optimize performance and security
• Ensure compliance with security and operational standards in classified environments

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI or Full Scope Polygraph
• Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices
• Strong experience with Linux/Unix environments
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in IC or DoD environments
• Familiarity with security best practices and compliance frameworks
• Experience with monitoring tools and system performance tuning

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Job Title: Software Engineer
Location: Maryland (Onsite / Hybrid)
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI or Full Scope Polygraph

Position Overview:
LKA & Associates is seeking a Software Engineer to support mission-critical programs within the Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate will have experience developing, testing, and maintaining secure, scalable applications in classified environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using modern programming languages
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, data engineers, and system architects
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and application issues
• Ensure applications meet security and compliance standards

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI or Full Scope Polygraph
• Experience with one or more programming languages (Java, Python, C++, etc.)
• Strong understanding of software development principles and best practices
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience supporting IC or DoD programs

Job Title: AI / Data Engineer
Location: Maryland (Onsite / Hybrid)
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI or Full Scope Polygraph (Candidates must be eligible to work in classified environments)

Position Overview:
LKA & Associates is seeking an AI / Data Engineer to support advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives within the Intelligence Community. This role involves building scalable data pipelines and deploying AI/ML models in secure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop data pipelines and ETL processes
• Build and deploy machine learning models in production environments
• Support MLOps pipelines and model lifecycle management
• Work with large datasets using tools such as Spark, Hadoop, or similar platforms
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to deliver mission-driven solutions
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance in classified environments

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI or Full Scope Polygraph
• Experience with data engineering and/or machine learning systems
• Proficiency in Python and data processing frameworks
• Experience with cloud or distributed data environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Experience with real-time data processing and analytics
• Background supporting IC or DoD programs

Job Title: HPC Engineer
Location: Maryland (Onsite)
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI or Full Scope Polygraph (Candidates must be eligible to work in classified environments)

Position Overview:
LKA & Associates is seeking an HPC Engineer to support advanced computing environments within the Intelligence Community. This role focuses on designing and optimizing large-scale computing systems to support mission-critical analytics, modeling, and simulation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and optimize high-performance computing environments and clusters
• Develop and maintain parallel processing applications using MPI, OpenMP, or similar frameworks
• Support GPU acceleration (CUDA) and distributed computing systems
• Manage workload scheduling systems such as Slurm
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to improve computational performance
• Monitor and tune system performance for large-scale workloads

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI or Full Scope Polygraph
• Experience with HPC environments and parallel computing
• Strong Linux systems administration experience
• Experience with distributed systems and cluster management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GPU programming (CUDA)
• Background in scientific computing, AI/ML workloads, or simulation systems
• Experience in IC or DoD programs