{"id":1591460,"url":"https://alion.io/job/alphahire-technical-methodology-lead-engineer","title":"Technical / Methodology Lead Engineer","company":{"id":5805,"name":"AlphaHire","domain":"alphahire.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/alphahire","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":true,"employer_type":"agency","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workable","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":80,"open_postings":17,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":4,"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"board_field","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":["US"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":113000,"max_usd":209000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":111},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":true},{"name":"Python","optional":true},{"name":"SQL","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-01T16:23:52Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-01","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T16:23:52Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"About AlphaGov\nAlphaGov, a division of Casa Moon LLC, helps government agencies and public-sector organizations make informed workforce decisions. Our services include workforce intelligence, labor market analysis, workforce planning, economic development, program evaluation, compensation studies, and infrastructure workforce advisory.\nOur model combines internal analytical capacity with a network of more than 2,000 subject matter experts. We translate research into practical decisions, measurable recommendations, and implementation plans.\nThe opportunity\nWe are seeking a Technical / Methodology Lead to guide the analytical quality of AlphaGov’s consulting engagements.\nYou will develop research approaches, oversee analytical work, interpret findings, and help our internal team build repeatable capabilities. You will also identify where specialized expertise is needed and direct the work of external experts.\nWe do not expect one person to be an expert in every service area. 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