RPA Engineer (Junior) (15.46)

OCT Consulting, LLC

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Washington, District of Columbia, US on site Until 10/6/2026 1+ years exp First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

RPA Engineer (Junior)

OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

Responsibilities and Duties

OCT currently has an opening for an RPA Engineer to work with our federal client.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Day to day responsibilities include:

  • Focus on the technical construction and maintenance of software bots.
  • Build and unit-test automations based on design specifications.
  • Debug and resolve defects in RPA solutions.
  • Deploy RPA components in collaboration with program management and IT support teams.

Requirements

  • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Education: A Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) is required or 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted.
  • Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, or a minimum of one (1) year of experience with a Master’s Degree. Four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree. Relevant experience includes software development, application scripting, and hands-on bot development. One (1) year of experience with the following agencies: USCG, DHS, or DoD is a plus.
  • Certifications: UiPath Certified RPA Associate or other RPA relevant technical certification. ath Certified RPA Associate (UiRPA) certification, or an equivalent current UiPath certification (such as UiPath Automation Developer or UiPath RPA Developer Foundation), is required. Comparable certifications or demonstrable equivalent experience in robotic process automation may be considered as alternatives
  • Clearance Requirements: Must be able to undergo and successfully complete a Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 qualifying Tier 2 background investigation for Common Access Card (CAC) issuance.
  • Location/on-site requirements: Primarily on-site in Washington, DC, with off-site remote work authorized on a situational, case-by-case basis.

Benefits

OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
  • Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
  • Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
  • Training Benefits

Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000

About OCT Consulting

OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.

At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.

About this role

Summary

Develop, debug, and deploy software bots for federal clients.

Job title

RPA Engineer (Junior)

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

On-site in Washington, DC, remote work possible case-by-case.

Salary

$70k–$90k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

UiPath Certified RPA Associatesoftware developmentapplication scriptingbot development

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

robotic process automationsoftware botsautomation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Washington, DC, USA

On-site City