Appian
Associate Consultant (2027 Graduates, Top Secret Clearance)
$90K–$95K
McLean, Virginia +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 23, 2026
- Location
- McLean, Virginia
Appian Corporation - US - Experience
- Prior experience in a professional, academic, or technical setting; includes internships, research, capstones, or consistent part-time/full-time employment.
- Education
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Economics, Systems Engineering, Mathematics or a related STEM field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Appian will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
About the job
Build and deploy process-centric applications for clients, analyzing operations and designing technical solutions to improve workflows.
What you'll do
- Construct, implement, and deploy custom business applications on Appian’s platform.
- Analyze client strategies and operations to design solutions and prototype end-to-end business models.
- Integrate systems and collaborate with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver projects.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a listed or related STEM field, with a strong academic record.
- Prior experience in a professional, academic, or technical setting.
- Active, government-sponsored Top Secret (or higher) clearance and ability to work in a SCIF environment.
- Strong technical aptitude, analytical ability, professional communication skills, and willingness to travel 20% or less annually.
Nice to have
- Fluency in AI and LLMs, including strategic development and hands-on use of AI tools.
- Leadership experience or foundational experience with relational databases such as Oracle or SQL.
Pay
$90,000 — $95,000 USD base salary
Tools
Appian, AI, LLMs, Oracle, SQL
AI focus
Build expertise in AI-Powered Process Automation; preferred experience includes developing AI-powered platform capabilities and using AI tools to accelerate daily workflows.
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