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Craft Ventures Portfolio Job Board

Government Programs Software Consultant

Sofar Ocean

Sofar Ocean

San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 150-250 / hour
Posted on Dec 18, 2025

Location

San Francisco

Employment Type

Contract

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

Engineering

Compensation

  • $150.00 – $250.00 per hour

The range listed is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may be modified in the future. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, and equity package.

We are seeking an experienced consultant to help us design & scope classified cloud software applications and data management pipelines for U.S. Government applications. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in engineering and a deep understanding of transitioning commercial technologies into U.S. Government environments, with a specific focus on data pipelines and classified (SECRET) cloud infrastructure. We expect this engagement to last at least three months with a minimum of 20 hours a week commitment, with conversion to a full time role based on mutual fit and business need.

Impact You’ll Own:

  • Strategic Planning : Help define the roadmap for transitioning commercial technologies to U.S. Government environments. Help us determine which experts to hire to bring our technology to our Department of Defense customers, and estimate overall cost and timeline of development.

  • Project Leadership: Work with our team to understand how to bring our core applications onto secure cloud platforms, ensuring they are both scalable and compliant with government security standards.

  • Technology Selection: Identify the right tools and technologies, while also evaluating existing codebase and platforms to maximize efficiency and scalability.


About You

  • U.S. Citizen

  • 8+ years in cloud engineering with at least 3 years specifically working in classified cloud environments, such as AWS Secret Cloud, and familiarity with other U.S. Government cloud solutions (Azure, Google GCP, etc)

  • Demonstrated experience bringing commercial software applications to high-side environments or using commercial Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) while maintaining development flexibility and speed.

  • Familiarity with U.S. Government security and compliance requirements. The terms FedRAMP, IL5, IL6, ATO and RMF should be very familiar.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

  • Computer Science or similar background, with a track record of technical leadership in ambitious software teams.


Bonus Points

  • Active SECRET Clearance and eligibility to obtain TS/SCI.

  • Software development experience for the U.S. Navy

  • Experience with startups or environments where flexibility, rapid iteration, and innovation are key to success.

  • A passion for or connection to the ocean