Overview

· Provides expertise and direction in the development and/or modification of computer-based scientific, technical, and business software systems.

· Uses expertise to design develop, code, test, and debug software. 

· May work in one or several areas, such as equipment or software design, engineering evaluation or test, configuration management procedures, statistical analysis and modeling.

· Works with users to define existing or new system scope and objectives.

· Provides analytical support and technical advice during the conceptualization, development, and implementation phases. 

· Plans and schedules new applications systems projects with user, systems software, and computer center operations personnel, including the identification of objectives, time frames, costs, and manpower requirements.

· Performs tasks necessary to ensure the identification and documentation of hazards within software systems using various analysis tools and techniques.

· Reviews and evaluates systems and software for adherence to government or commercial directives, standards, guidelines, and criteria concerning software safety and systems safety.

· Confirms design mitigations are captured in the design and its documentation and verifies implementation.

Responsibilities

Level 2: Requires 2 to 5 years with BS/BA or 0 to 2 years with MS/MA/MBA or 8 to 10 years with no degree.

Level 3: Requires 5 to 8 years with BS/BA or 3 to 5 years with MS/MA or 0 to 2 years with PhD. 

Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance.