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Other customers include the broader Treasury Department, Commerce Department, and State Department.\neTel offers integrated CMMI Level 3 processes, tools, and techniques with innovative, cost-efficient, and secure solutions to address complex challenges. eTel also holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certifications, and offers dedicated subject matter experts (SMEs) and thought leaders that possess a deep understanding of customers’ environments and challenges.\nPlace of Performance: Hybrid - Washington, DC Metro Area (IRS facilities and approved remote work locations)\nCitizenship: U.S. Citizenship required\nSecurity Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain an IRS Moderate Background Investigation (MBI)/Public Trust.\nAbout the role:\nYou will help the team see problems before users do. You will build dashboards and alerts, learn what normal looks like for each API, and help prove the platform can handle Filing Season load. 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