Direct Support Professional - Eagan, MN - 1800 Sign on Bonus

  OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology. Responsibilities and Duties OCT currently has an opening for a Program Analyst (Congressional Inquiries) to work with our federal client the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Office of Communications and Congressional Affairs (OCCA).  This position is contingent upon contract award and projected to begin work on September 29, 2025. Day to day responsibilities include: Provide direct program analyst support to the OCCA Congressional Affairs Branch and the Congressional Inquiries Team. Conduct studies, analyses, and reports to advise on best actions and interpret results. Perform complex evaluations of existing procedures, processes, and systems, and recommend solutions. Analyze information from multiple sources to create complete solutions and communicate recommendations to staff and senior leadership. Translate stakeholder needs into requirement statements by applying mission-level thinking to projects and programs. Inquiry Processing and Management: Monitor the Congressional Inquiries digital group mailbox, performing daily review and triage of correspondence. Assess incoming constituent inquiries to determine if they are within the agency's purview. For inquiries that fall outside of DCSA's purview, submit an appropriate response to the sender. Research DCSA operational systems, to gather data and understand the circumstances of individual inquiries. Check the tracking program to determine if prior inquiries exist for a constituent. Identify and assign inquiries to the appropriate personnel through the Congressional Inquiries tracking program. Develop and draft responses to submitting congressional office as required. Dispatch appropriate acknowledgements for inquiries being handled by the agency. Data and Records Management: Maintain and update the Congressional Inquiries tracking program as needed. Periodically review the tracking program to ensure the accuracy of the data and create regular back-up copies. Create necessary PDF files and folders on the shared drive to preserve all documentation associated with an inquiry. Archive all correspondence and documentation for completed inquiry responses. Report on completed products and projects in the Monthly Progress and Status Report. Requirements Qualifications/Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen Bachelor’s Degree 3 to 10 years of relevant experience Clearance Requirements; DoD SECRET Clearance Personnel must be able to perform all functional duties independently. The primary place of performance is Ft Meade MD.  Benefits Benefits OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits Training Benefits Salary Range: $80,000- $120,000 yearly commensurate with experience, education, etc.  About OCT Consulting OCT Consulting LLC is a minority-owned, Small ​Disadvantaged Business (SDB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies. At OCT, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all individuals, recognizing that merit and qualifications are the foundation of our hiring, promotion, and development practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. Our practices ensure fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, or other personal characteristics. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.

Systems Security Administrator (15.23) OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology. Responsibilities and Duties OCT currently has an opening for a Systems Security Administrator to work with a technology division within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This role will require strong knowledge of system administration and attention to detail. Day to day responsibilities include: Establish and manage Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) for the Unified Financial Management System Secret Cloud (UFMS-SC), including Writing, Itemizing and Recording Expenses (WIRE) as a component of UFMS-SC, the Asset Management System (AMS), the U.S. Treasury Bureau of Fiscal Service’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), the U.S. Treasury Bureau of Fiscal Service’s Over-the-Counter Channel Application (OTCNet), and the U.S. Treasury Bureau of Fiscal Service’s G-Invoicing Application (G-INV) (Other applications may subsequently be added). Coordinate with applicable Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and other system support personnel to ensure user access is implemented and maintained in accordance with governing policies and procedures. Provide recommendations for developing new user security groups, profiles, and roles to ensure compliance with governing policies and procedures. Create, modify and/or delete user access security groups, profiles, and roles in accordance with governing policies and procedures. Add users and assign initial user security groups, profiles, and/or roles which address separation of duties, “need-to-know,” and “least privileges” to ensure compliance with the FBI’s Risk Management Framework policy. Adhere to established RBACs and established policies and procedures when adding/removing/modifying user access accounts. Identify problematic or incomplete information on security access request forms that could delay or negate the processing of the requests; identify items of security concern; determine whether additional checks are necessary based on the evaluation of available information. Review/respond to routine user access requests for supported applications. Develop procedures for managing changes in user access to applications (as required access, “need-to-know,” and/or “least privileges” change) and for terminating user access when no longer required or authorized, in accordance with governing policies and procedures. Develop/maintain SSA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Provide scheduled and ad-hoc reports regarding user access as directed by ISU PM or designee and/or established policies and procedures. Develop/maintain user guidance documentation for supported applications. Develop/maintain procedures and guidelines providing a detailed overview of the establishment and assignment of user security groups, profiles, and roles. Conduct annual user recertifications for the supported financial and facilities applications to ensure compliance with policy requirements. Develop/maintain procedures and guidelines presenting a detailed overview of the annual user recertifications. Obtain developmental training on supported applications’ security administration functionality. Validate current/requested access. Requirements Qualifications/Requirement Must be a US Citizen. Must hold an active DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance. Undergraduate degree, preferably in a math or science field. Minimum of 2 years of experience. Demonstrated experience in systems security administration, as described above. Demonstrated experience analyzing complex problems and identifying and resolving root causes. Strong interpersonal skills; strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Must be able to work onsite: the primary place of performance will be at FBI facilities in the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA)/ National Capital Region (NCR). Benefits Benefits OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits Training Benefits Salary Range: $100,000-$125,000 yearly commensurate with experience, education, etc. About OCT Consulting OCT Consulting LLC is a minority-owned, Small ​Disadvantaged Business (SDB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies. At OCT, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all individuals, recognizing that merit and qualifications are the foundation of our hiring, promotion, and development practices. We believe in creating a work environment where every employee can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. Our practices are designed to ensure fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, or other personal characteristics. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Executive Office (EX), Procurement and Administrative Services Division (PAS), has a requirement for contractor support to its E2 travel operations team. As part of ECA/EX’s effort to increase the PAS travel team’s operational capacity and capabilities, the Government intends to procure two full time E2 travel experts (one at junior level and one at senior level) to assist the travel team with its full range of travel operations. These operations are comprised of six distinct functional areas: E2 Operations, Passport and Visa Processing, Travel Analytics and Operational Assessments, Customer Relations, Policy, and Customer Training. The contractor will complete day-to-day operations in each of these areas, bring both existing E2 and State Department knowledge, as well as industry best practices, to PAS travel team operations. Responsibilities:  The contractor shall utilize existing knowledge and best practices to assist the PAS travel team with all obligations and operations taking place within the E2 travel system. Tasks in the area include the following: Following all government-wide and State Department specific regulations, review, edit, return and/or process all travel authorizations and vouchers submitted for ECA, R/PPR, and GEC employees. This is inclusive of all amendments that may be necessary to submitted authorizations and vouchers. Attend, either in-person or remotely, all State Department and/or government-wide meetings involving updates or changes that impact ECA E2 travel and operations. Report all pertinent information back to the PAS travel team, making updates to processes accordingly. Control and maintain all ECA, R/PPR, and GEC E2 user accounts, ensuring that user lists remain up to date and accurate. Monitor government employee travel frequency in the E2 system, enforcing travel card use requirements as appropriate. Administer corrective actions as appropriate, based on incidents of travel card fraud, waste, and abuse. The contractor shall assist the PAS travel team in all ECA/EX diplomatic passport and vise obligations. Tasks in this area include the following: Create, review, and process all passport and visa sponsor letters requiring the signature of the EX Director. Maintain an archive of signed letters.Serve as a named diplomatic courier, retrieving approved diplomatic passport and visa packages on behalf of the customer base, from embassies located throughout Washington, DC. The contractor shall run reports in the E2 system and conduct assessments of ECA travel operations. Tasks in this area include the following: Run travel reports utilizing both the E2 system and existing/historical information, compiling diverse data sets into various user-friendly formats and displays depending on the audience.   Analyze and complete in-depth assessments of PAS travel team staffing and operations, identifying areas of strength and weakness, internal and external risk areas, underlying causes of problem areas, and suggested solutions. Analyze and complete in-depth assessments of ECA, R/PPR, and GEC customer travel operations ,identifying customer best practices, areas of weakness, impacts of problem areas on the PAS travel team, mitigation options for PAS travel, and overall solutions to the identified weaknesses. The contractor shall serve as the E2 expert for all ECA, R/PPR, and GEC customers, handling all questions and concerns about system operations, and assisting them in identifying future travel needs. Tasks in this area include the following: Operate a dedicated phone line for customer E2 problems and concerns between the hours of 0900 and 1500, Monday – Friday, with the exception of Federal Holidays, troubleshooting reported issues. All requests for assistance must be responded to within on business hour, with the majority expected to be resolved within 24 hours. Serve as desk-side support for all Senior Leadership at the 2200 C St. NW, Washington DC, 20037 locations, (Deputy Assistant Secretary/equivalent and higher) for all E2 problems and concerns between the hours of 0900 and 1500, Monday – Friday, with the exception of Federal Holidays. All requests for assistance must be responded to within on business hour, with the majority expected to be resolved within 24 hours. Meeting with all customer groups on a quarterly basis and identify all anticipated travel for that time period. Report the results of these interactions to the PWS travel team. The contractor shall utilize knowledge of State Department Travel Policy and operation to assist the Government in efforts to draft travel policy and associated SOPs. Tasks in the area include the following: Review ECA/EX travel operations, and utilizing knowledge of existing travel policy, draft implemental and supplemental local policy to structure customer, travel team, and E2 roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Review ECA/EX travel operations, and utilizing knowledge of existing travel policy, draft SOPs The contractor shall create both travel trainings and educational material, and host trainings on travel operations. Tasks in the area include the following: Develop training on the E2 system, updating as SOPs, system changes, and best practices emerge, and host trainings on the material for the customers on a quarterly basis. Develop onboarding training on the E2 system inclusive of basics such as system purpose and how to obtain a log on, updating as SOPs, system changes, and best practices emerge, and host trainings on the material as needed for onboarding employee groups. Develop training on all aspects of traveling within the State Department, updating as SOPs, system changes, and best practices emerge. These trainings may be inclusive of trainings on the local policy and SOPs that are created under this contract. Host trainings on the material for the customers on as the new material arises. Create general educational materials, such as brochures, info graphs, and tips and tricks, on State Department Travel. Send these materials to the customer base via month travel notes emails. Requirements Experience with booking government travel (domestic and international) Experience with E2 travel system is a plus Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance   Other Duties:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking, on behalf of one of our top defense partners, a highly motivated Software Engineer with a strong background in programming and building modern React applications. This is an on-site opportunity to work on enterprise-grade web applications in a mission-critical environment. In this role you will: Design, develop, and maintain an enterprise-level web application framework. Collaborate directly with users to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver effective solutions. Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, storyboarding, development, and testing. Communicate clearly within a small, fast-paced team to ensure successful project delivery. Requirements Security Requirements TS/SCI clearance required. Candidates must be eligible for access to classified information under U.S. government guidelines. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency working with RESTful APIs and GraphQL (Relay or Apollo experience a plus). Hands-on experience with React Hooks and Context. Skilled in testing frameworks such as Jest and Cypress. Familiarity with monorepos and tools like Lerna and Nx. Understanding of ETL pipelines. Solid knowledge of databases and SQL. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. At least 5 years of experience developing with React (v16+) and TypeScript. Benefits Competitive Compensation – Salary aligned with experience and clearance level, plus performance-based bonuses. Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; mental health resources; HSA/FSA options. Retirement Planning – 401(k) with company match to help secure your future. Paid Time Off – Generous PTO, federal holidays, and sick leave to balance work and life. Professional Development – Reimbursement for certifications, conferences, and advanced training. Cutting-Edge Work Environment – Access to advanced tools, technologies, and classified projects at the forefront of signal processing research. Team Culture – Small, collaborative team setting with direct impact on project outcomes. Career Growth – Clear paths for advancement and opportunities to move into leadership or specialized technical roles. Security Perks – Roles requiring TS/SCI clearance come with stability and long-term project funding. Work-Life Balance – Flexible scheduling options where mission requirements allow.

Smile, you found us! Looking for a career change in 2025? Come find out what makes Peak "THE PLACE" to work and live. Peak is currently looking for "ROCKSTAR" Maintenance Technicians to join our team at our property, Harbor Pointe. These are two properties, equaling 600+units in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ideal candidate will provide exceptional above standard service to all of our customers. Must have maintenance experience, including technical and HVAC understanding, electronic troubleshooting and equipment maintenance. This position does require on-call rotation. Why come work for us? Peak Management provides a superb compensation and benefit package, including medical, dental and life insurance. In addition, we also provide on call-premium and PTO (including your birthday!) Looking ahead for retirement? We got that covered too! We also offer a 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching. **SIGN ON BONUS INCLUDED** If you are a positive person who likes to make things happen, this is the opportunity for you! We look forward to hearing from you. Peak Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. These laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran. Requirements Physical Requirements Prolonged periods standing and walking. Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. Must be able to traverse a variety of properties with stairs and in a variety of weather. Core Values In order to achieve success, the Peak Management team must embrace certain core principles and values: Positive People that Make it Happen! I Can & I Will I Care No Drama Keep Climbing Benefits We offer a competitive salary and generous benefit package, along with Paid Time Off (PTO) and 401(k) with ER matching

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking experienced Software Engineers to join a specialized research team focused on advanced signal processing technologies. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment, where your expertise will directly shape next-generation systems. In this role you will: Design/architect, develop, test, deploy, and operate fully integrated software. Design, build, and maintain infrastructure for modern integration between our applications and third-party services. Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, engineers, stakeholders, and vendors. Communicate technical ideas and work closely with senior team members. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. Stay current with the latest technologies, tools, and methodologies; incorporate innovative solutions into projects. Propose improvements to applications and frameworks. Work independently with minimal supervision; strong self-starting ability required. Requirements Security Requirements TS/SCI clearance required. Candidates must be eligible for access to classified information under U.S. government guidelines. Required Background Expert knowledge of data structures, algorithms, modern design patterns, and data layers. Expert knowledge of Golang. Passion for building internal solutions and developing enterprise-wide applications. Extensive experience designing and integrating quality APIs. Strong background in integrating internal and third-party services. Highly proficient in modern software engineering practices for testability and readability. Demonstrated ability to design software architectures that meet requirements for functionality, performance, scalability, and maintainability. Preferred Qualifications Experience providing technical leadership and mentorship. Proficiency in C++ and Python for engineering/scientific applications in Linux environments. Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS). Familiarity with JavaScript/web technologies (VueJS, React). Experience automating enterprise workflows. DevOps & cloud experience (GitLab, CI/CD, CVE mitigations, Docker, Kubernetes, PIP). Experience with Agile development processes and leadership. Education & Experience Degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) in Computer Engineering or Computer Science. Minimum 15 years’ experience in a software engineering discipline. Benefits Full relocation provided! Competitive Compensation – Salary aligned with experience and clearance level, plus performance-based bonuses. Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; mental health resources; HSA/FSA options. Retirement Planning – 401(k) with company match to help secure your future. Paid Time Off – Generous PTO, federal holidays, and sick leave to balance work and life. Professional Development – Reimbursement for certifications, conferences, and advanced training. Cutting-Edge Work Environment – Access to advanced tools, technologies, and classified projects at the forefront of signal processing research. Team Culture – Small, collaborative team setting with direct impact on project outcomes. Career Growth – Clear paths for advancement and opportunities to move into leadership or specialized technical roles. Security Perks – Roles requiring TS/SCI clearance come with stability and long-term project funding. Work-Life Balance – Flexible scheduling options where mission requirements allow.