--- title: 'MSS Developers (Various Locations) at Agile Defense' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/mss-developers-various-locations-agile-defense-peterson-space-force-base-49gnyq6qcphj' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-13' --- # MSS Developers (Various Locations) at Agile Defense - **Company:** Agile Defense - **Location:** Peterson Space Force Base, CO - **Compensation:** $135k–$165k - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-09-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/agile-defense/b4396950-a0c9-425f-b8a7-6da71027868c ## Job description ## About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. Job Title: MSS Developer Location: On-Site, Various Locations (see below) Peterson Space Force Base, CO Stuttgart, Germany: Patch Barracks, Kelley Barracks Falls Church, VA Arlington, VA Pentagon Ft. Meade, MD Tampa, FL: MacDill AFB Doral (Miami), FL: SOUTHCOM HQ O'Fallon (St. Louis), IL: Scott AFB Omaha, NE: Offutt AFB Colorado Springs, CO: Peterson SFB Honolulu, HI: Camp H.M. Smith Clearance Level:This position requires candidates to be U.S. citizens and to possess, at minimum, an active Secret security clearance. Roles under this requisition may require higher-level clearances, including TS/SCI, which candidates must be able to obtain and maintain based on project assignment. Job Description Build Mission-Critical Analytics and Applications - Build and maintain operator-facing dashboards, applications, and decision surfaces aligned to J7 mission workflows - Create intuitive, self-service capabilities that empower operators to explore data independently - Build automated workflows that deliver timely insights to stakeholders across the directorate - Ensure data accuracy and consistency across all MSS deliverables Drive Hands-On Platform Engineering - Develop and maintain data pipelines, ontology, and access controls on MSS and the underlying Palantir stack - Integrate external data sources into a well-modeled data foundation - Ensure AI/AIP workflows have a well-modeled data foundation and that model outputs are surfaced in operationally useful ways - Partner with mission leaders to understand analytical needs and translate requirements into technical solutions Enable Data-Driven Decision Making - Create compelling data visualizations that communicate complex insights to diverse audiences - Build interactive tools that allow operators to drill down into data and explore different scenarios - Design alerting and monitoring systems that proactively identify mission opportunities and risks - Collaborate with teams to establish KPIs and success metrics that drive mission performance Optimize Platform Performance - Develop efficient data models and query optimization strategies for fast, reliable reporting Implement caching and aggregation strategies to ensure optimal dashboard and application performance - Build scalable MSS solutions that can handle growing data volumes and user bases - Provide day-to-day operator support and escalate complex platform issues to senior engineers as appropriate Foster Analytics Excellence - Contribute reusable platform content, including ontology patterns, dashboard templates, and integration recipes, to support continuous curriculum refresh Document data sources, metrics definitions, and analytical methodologies for organizational knowledge - Support validation of the FDE&T model for potential extension to additional Combatant Commands, Service components, and functional commands - Stay current with MSS/Palantir technologies and advocate for new tools and approaches that improve mission analytics Required Skills - Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a quantitative discipline; extensive Palantir experience will substitute. - 4+ years of software or data engineering experience (data analysis or data science experience considered), including 1.5+ years hands-on with Palantir Foundry, Gotham, AIP, or MSS - Demonstrated experience building dashboards, applications, or pipelines for operational end users - Working proficiency in ontology design, pipeline authoring using PySpark, Code Repositories, or Pipeline Builder - Active US government security clearance ## Preferred Skills - Prior Palantir FDE/FDSE or comparable customer-embedded role - Hands-on MSS experience AIP agent or large language model workflow exposure - Familiarity with DoD data environments and classified networks - Prior Combatant Command support - Solid Python and SQL skills with familiarity in JavaScript/TypeScript Working Conditions Must be able to work onsite in a SCIF Our Core Values Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities ## About Agile Defense ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Agile Defense delivers advanced digital transformation, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions to support critical national security and civilian missions. - **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Enlightenment Capital; last private equity round in November 2022) - **Headquarters**: McLean, Virginia, United States - **Founded**: Year not publicly available - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting, National Security, Defense, Civilian Government - **Target customers**: U.S. federal government (defense and civilian agencies), B2G (business-to-government) - **Mission/Purpose**: “Bring adaptive innovation to support our nation’s most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility.” ## Products & Services - **Digital Transformation**: Applying advanced services, capabilities, and solutions securely to enhance mission operations and achieve optimal outcomes. - **Data Analytics**: Leveraging a data-driven approach to deliver insights that accelerate decision-making. - **Cyber**: Delivering Cyber Systems and Cyber Operations capabilities to defend against advanced and emerging cyber threats. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $110M (as of latest data); 816 employees ( -7.4% YoY) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: - **Investor**: Enlightenment Capital (private equity sponsor) - **Partners**: AWS, Microsoft, Atlassian, ServiceNow, Snowflake, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Red Hat, GitLab, and many more. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount declined 7.4% year-over-year, but job postings increased 133.9% year-over-year. - Active job postings: 131 (as of Sep 2026). - Recognized as Washington Post Top Work Places 2023, 2024, and 2026. - ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001 certified; CMMI DEV/SVC ML3 appraised. ## Competitive Advantages - **Certifications & Compliance**: ISO 9001, 20000-1, 27001; CMMI ML3; critical for government contracts. - **Extensive Partner Ecosystem**: Ties with major cloud/platform providers (AWS, Microsoft, ServiceNow, etc.) and security vendors (CrowdStrike, Splunk, Recorded Future). - **Mission Focus**: Deep expertise in national security and civilian missions, with global presence (North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East). - **Award-Winning Culture**: Consecutive Washington Post Top Workplaces recognition reinforces employer brand. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling digital transformation, data analytics, and cyber capabilities for U.S. government clients. - Investing in innovation through “Agile Labs” and research. - Expanding hiring in key technical areas (Data Scientist, Splunk Architect, Cyber Incident Handler, AI SME). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and “elite teams” working on high-impact national security projects. - **Work Policy**: Some roles are listed as “Remote – Regular Remote” (e.g., certain positions on Lever job board), but many roles likely require clearance and on-site work. - **Benefits**: Competitive health plans, education and certification reimbursement, paid parental leave, PTO, fitness reimbursement, employee assistance program, referral bonuses up to $2,500. - **Recognition**: Washington Post Top Work Places 2023, 2024, 2026; Glassdoor rating 3.9/5 (287 reviews) with work-life balance 4.1/5. - **Professional Development**: Knowledge-sharing sessions, team-building activities, ongoing training. ## Sources 1. [Agile Defense About Page](https://agiledefense.com/about/) 2. [Agile Defense LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/agiledefense) 3. [Agile Defense Careers Page](https://agiledefense.com/careers/) 4. 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