Location / Remote: 100% remote; applicants must be willing to work Eastern Time Zone hours. Employment Type: 8+ Month Contract-to-Hire Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust (sponsored after start; process ~4 weeks) Compensation: Up to $80/hour W-2 or $85/hour 1099/C2C Conversion Salary: up to $170k base salary Benefits (W-2): Medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, HSA/FSA, term life, supplemental health (e.g., Aflac), and 401(k) This role is a key contributor to the design, development, and maint