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# RPA Developer Technical Advisor at Significance, Inc.

- **Company:** Significance, Inc.
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA
- **Compensation:** $100k–$120k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/significanceinc/0ae594c0-3af9-4f91-a521-ca5363822cd6

## Job description

At Significance, we believe the best results come from investing in great people. As a woman-owned consulting firm supporting federal civilian and Department of Defense customers, we bring together talented professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and making a meaningful impact. We're proud of the culture we've built - one rooted in trust, collaboration, respect, and genuine relationships. Our people are empowered to share ideas, grow their careers, and deliver exceptional results while supporting missions that matter. It's a culture we're proud of, and one that has earned us recognition as a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work for seven consecutive years.

Significance, Inc. is seeking an RPA Developer Technical Advisor to join our team supporting our Navy customer in Alexandria, VA. This hybrid position requires an active Secret clearance. You’ll join a collaborative team focused on delivering practical solutions that support the Navy’s mission.

The RPA Developer Technical Advisor will be responsible for:

- Design, develop, test, and deploy robotic process automation (RPA) workflows that support Navy business process automation, data reconciliation, validation, and reporting requirements.
- Work with senior technical resources and Navy functional users to understand current manual business processes and translate documented requirements into automated, auditable workflows.
- Develop and maintain automation solutions using UiPath and other approved automation technologies, applying established development standards and reusable components.
- Participate in process discovery and requirements-gathering sessions by documenting business processes, asking clarifying questions, and helping identify opportunities for automation.
- Integrate automation solutions with Navy and DoW systems and common enterprise data sources, including Excel, SharePoint, SQL databases, APIs, and other systems of record.
- Develop scripts and supporting automation components using Python, SQL, and other applicable programming or scripting languages.
- Support configuration and operation of UiPath Orchestrator, including job execution, queues, assets, credentials, scheduling, and exception handling.
- Apply RPA and software development best practices, including reusable component design, version control, structured exception handling, testing, debugging, and code documentation.
- Develop and maintain process definition documents (PDDs), solution design documents (SDDs), test documentation, and technical/user documentation in accordance with program and DoW standards.
- Perform unit testing and support integration testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) of automation solutions prior to production deployment.
- Troubleshoot automation failures and defects, perform initial root-cause analysis, and work with senior technical resources to implement appropriate remediation.
- Support evaluation and integration of emerging automation and artificial intelligence capabilities, including Azure and Azure AI services, where appropriate to program requirements.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, demonstrations, and retrospectives, and contribute to sprint-level delivery of automation capabilities.
- Coordinate with Information Assurance/Cybersecurity personnel and senior technical resources to ensure automation solutions comply with Navy and DoW security, access control, change management, and Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements.
- Continuously develop technical knowledge of RPA, intelligent automation, artificial intelligence, and related technologies to support evolving program requirements.

Required Skills:

- Active or interim DoD SECRET security clearance; ability to maintain clearance eligibility for the duration of assignment.
- U.S. Citizenship (required by contract).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
- 1–3 years of professional RPA, software automation, or related development experience, including demonstrated hands-on experience designing, developing, deploying, and supporting software, automation, or RPA solutions.
- Hands-on experience with UiPath or comparable RPA development experience, with the ability to develop proficiency in UiPath Studio and Orchestrator.
- Foundational understanding of RPA concepts, including process automation, workflow design, exception handling, testing, debugging, and production support.
- Working knowledge of Python and SQL or comparable programming/scripting experience.
- Understanding of software development fundamentals, including programming logic, testing, debugging, reusable development, and version control.
- Ability to analyze documented business processes and translate functional requirements into technical automation tasks with guidance from senior technical resources.
- Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation, including process flows, development documentation, test results, and user instructions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently on defined development tasks while collaborating effectively within a team-oriented program environment.

Desired Skills:

- Hands-on development experience with UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, Robot/Assistant, or related UiPath technologies.
- UiPath Certified Professional Automation Developer Associate or other relevant UiPath certification.
- Experience with Microsoft Power Automate or other enterprise automation platforms.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, Azure AI services, or cloud-based application and automation services.
- Exposure to generative AI, large language models (LLMs), agentic AI concepts/frameworks, intelligent document processing, or AI-enabled automation.
- Experience integrating applications or automation solutions using REST APIs, databases, or other system interfaces.
- Familiarity with Databricks or cloud-based data platforms.
- Experience working with enterprise data sources such as SQL databases, SharePoint, Excel, and structured/unstructured data.
- Experience with Git, GitLab, or other version-control and collaborative software development platforms.
- Prior experience supporting Department of the Navy, NAVFAC, DoW, DoD, or another federal government organization.
- Familiarity with Navy real property, facilities, asset management, financial management, or data reconciliation processes.
- Experience supporting financial statement audit remediation, internal controls, data quality, or data reconciliation efforts in a federal environment.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies in a government or professional services environment.

At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.

We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.

We are an E-Verify Employer https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf

## About Significance, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Significance, Inc. is a federal government consulting and contracting firm that delivers data strategy, AI/ML, automation, and financial management solutions to U.S. government agencies, especially the Department of Defense.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business – EDWOSB)
- **Headquarters**: Annapolis, Maryland, USA (with an additional office in Alexandria, Virginia)
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Mary Ahern (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Government consulting, federal contracting, IT services, data analytics, financial management
- **Target customers**: U.S. federal government agencies, primarily the Department of Defense (DoD) and military branches
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To deliver mission-critical solutions with integrity, collaboration, and innovation, while building a culture of significance that values relationships and expertise.

## Products & Services
- **Data Strategy & Governance**: Secure, standardized data solutions, scalable architecture design, data warehousing (Databricks, SAP HANA, Snowflake).
- **Data Intelligence & AI/ML**: Advanced AI/ML solutions (TensorFlow, DataRobot, OpenAI), predictive analytics, actionable insights via PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik.
- **Process Automation & Integration**: Robotics-driven efficiency (UiPath / RPA), seamless data migration & transformation, integrated business solutions (Oracle, SAP, ERP).
- **Innovation & Application Enablement**: Emerging technology & proof-of-concept development, comprehensive application support (Qlik, Tableau, UiPath, Databricks, PowerBI, etc.), and the proprietary GSTEP™ Empowerment Framework.
- **Financial Services / Business Solutions**: Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution; Financial Improvement & Audit Readiness; Audit Support; Payroll & Personnel Support; Asset Management; ERP.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: 7-time winner of Washington Business Journal’s “Best Place to Work” (2019–2025); growing rapidly with open positions across multiple DoD contracts.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed; key client relationships are with the DoD and nearly every branch of the military.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanding team (active hiring for roles like DIA Facilities SME, Oracle Middleware Admin, Technical Program Manager, etc.), multiple office locations (MD and VA), and repeated recognition as a top workplace indicate strong, sustained growth.

## Competitive Advantages
- **EDWOSB certification** provides preferential access to federal contracts.
- **Relationship-focused approach** that emphasizes trust, integrity, and long-term partnerships with government clients.
- **Non-proprietary solutions** designed to reduce contractor dependence and empower clients.
- **Deep expertise** in DoD/Federal sector combined with cutting-edge technology (AI/ML, RPA, cloud).
- Proven ability to attract and retain subject matter experts with security clearances.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding footprint within the DoD and federal agencies.
- Invest in emerging technologies and proof-of-concept development to maintain a competitive edge.
- Leverage the GSTEP™ Empowerment Framework to drive knowledge transfer and client self-sufficiency.
- Attract and retain top talent with clearances to support growing contract demands.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Consistently ranked as a Best Place to Work (7 consecutive years). Emphasis on collaboration, fun, honesty, and excellence. Described as a “family” that helps each other grow.
- **Work-life balance**: Flexible time off, encouraged volunteerism with non-profits, open-door policy. Management states “happy employees provide the best services to the client.”
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance; flexible and dependent care spending accounts; employer-provided life insurance; long- and short-term disability; 401k match with immediate vesting; career-oriented training and educational assistance; maternity/paternity leave; bereavement leave; optional pet insurance.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Some positions are fully remote (e.g., “Remote — Full Time Remote” on Lever); others are on-site in Washington, DC, Annapolis, or Alexandria. Clearance eligibility required for many roles.
- **Engineering & consulting culture**: Focus on mission-critical work for the DoD; employees are bold thinkers and problem solvers who value integrity and collaboration.

## Sources
1. [Significance Inc. Company Website](https://significanceinc.com/)
2. [Significance Inc. – About Us](https://significanceinc.com/about-us/)
3. [Significance Inc. – Careers](https://significanceinc.com/careers/)
4. [Significance Inc. – Join Our Team](https://significanceinc.com/careers/join-our-team/)
5. [Significance Inc. – Open Positions (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/significanceinc/)

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