The Mission: The Decennial Census plays a critical role in our nation's governance, informing congressional representation and guiding the allocation of $1.5 trillion in federal funding each year. In preparation for 2030, T-Rex is seeking highly skilled and motivated Integration Specialists to join the 2026 Census Test IT (26CT) Integration program.
The Decennial requires innovative, scalable IT solutions to support the count of every person living in the United States and its territories. Decennial systems must scale to process millions of daily responses, support the largest non-military workforce mobilization in the world (350k+ workers), and maintain the highest standards of data security and individual privacy.
The Job: As a Senior Integration Specialist on this program, you'll play a key role in laying the groundwork for the design and integration of the technology infrastructure that will underpin this high-profile mission. Integration Specialists are responsible for ensuring that all components of the 26CT systems work together seamlessly, efficiently, and securely. You'll develop and mature advanced systems that:
- Facilitate comprehensive data collection using cloud computing, mobile technology, and data analytics
- Support nationwide field operations, enabling coverage of hard-to-reach populations
- Improve government efficiency with the use of modern technologies that reduce complexity and drive right-size scaling to meet operational demands
The 26CT Integration program involves critical preparatory work for the 2030 Decennial Census. As a Senior Integration Specialist, you will be responsible for various aspects of planning, analyzing, and implementing innovative IT solutions that form the backbone of this national undertaking, including, but not limited to:
- Designing and integrating mobile device solutions, field IT infrastructure, and identity management systems to support nationwide data collection
- Developing and implementing an integrated operations center and help desk system to manage and monitor census operations in real-time
- Conducting comprehensive gap analysis and risk assessments to ensure all systems meet operational requirements
- Planning and executing rigorous testing to validate solution interoperability, scalability, and performance under realistic operational conditions
- Collaborating closely with Census Bureau teams and stakeholders to align technical solutions with operational needs
- Developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation and solution architecture design recommendations and providing actionable insights to inform planning for the 2030 Census
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will be involved in designing and implementing the command centers that will monitor and manage Census operations in real-time, ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of the Decennial Census.
- Experience designing and implementing 24/7 Network and Security Operations Centers
- Proficient in integrating SIEM tools like Splunk and QRadar with monitoring systems for real-time event correlation
- Knowledge of ITIL incident management and problem management processes for effective issue resolution
- Expertise in developing operational runbooks, escalation procedures, and disaster recovery plans
- Strong familiarity with modern monitoring and observability platforms like Datadog for real-time visibility into application performance, infrastructure health, and security events
Requirements:
- Primarily remote work arrangement with occasional need for in-person meetings in the DC, MD, and VA area and potential for short term travel to program sites
- US Citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance, which involves a background investigation to determine suitability for access to sensitive data
- BA/BS with 5+ years experience leading projects in one of the skill areas above
- Ability to use creative problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels
- Proficiency in project management methodologies such as Agile and Scrum
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively
Desired Skills:
- Experience working in a government or public sector environment is a plus
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field desired
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, Cisco, PMP) are a plus
- Passion for public service and a commitment to the mission of the Census Bureau
T-Rex Overview
Established in 1999, T-Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid-tier business providing data-centric mission services to the Federal government as it increasingly tries to secure and leverage the power of data. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers so they can efficiently fulfill their critical objectives. T-Rex offers both IT and professional services to numerous Federal agencies and is a leader in providing high quality and innovative solutions in the areas of Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering.
T-Rex is constantly seeking qualified people to join our growing team. We have built a broad client base through our devotion to delivering quality products and customer service, and to do that we need quality individuals. But more than that, we at T-Rex are committed to creating a culture that supports the development of every employee's personal and professional lives. T-Rex has made a commitment to maintain the status of an industry leader in compensation packages and benefits which includes competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) and Cigna healthcare benefits.
T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $190,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.
