What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software System Engineer position at VTG Defense?
VTG is looking for a Software Expert in Chantilly, VA. (Note: Contingent upon program award).
Software Expert I provides advisory and analytical support to government program and technical staff, assisting with software requirements analysis, documentation, and oversight activities within a SETA environment.
Software Expert II provides independent technical advisory support, evaluating software solutions, requirements, and contractor performance to ensure alignment with mission and program objectives.
Software Expert III serves as a trusted technical advisor to government leadership, providing strategic guidance and oversight across complex softwareintensive programs in a SETA capacity.
What will you do?
Software Expert I
- Support analysis of software requirements, architectures, and design documentation
- Assist with review of contractor software deliverables for compliance with requirements and standards
- Support development and maintenance of technical documentation (requirements matrices, technical assessments, briefings)
- Participate in technical reviews, working groups, and stakeholder meetings as an observer/support role
- Track software risks, issues, and action items under senior guidance
- Support coordination between government stakeholders and development contractors
Software Expert II
- Analyze and assess software requirements, architectures, and design approaches
- Review contractor software plans, technical documentation, and deliverables for compliance and quality
- Support development of government technical guidance, standards, and evaluation criteria
- Advise program managers and technical leads on software risks, tradeoffs, and impacts
- Support Agile ceremonies and technical reviews as a government advisor (noncoding role)
- Track and assess softwarerelated risks, dependencies, and integration considerations
- Prepare technical briefings and recommendations for government leadership
Software Expert III
Provide seniorlevel advisory support on software architecture, design, and lifecycle strategy
Lead government reviews of contractor software approaches, roadmaps, and deliverables
Advise program leadership on software risks, technical debt, scalability, and sustainability
Support development of software governance frameworks, standards, and evaluation criteria
Participate in senior technical reviews, milestone events, and executive briefings
Assess alignment of software solutions with mission objectives and enterprise architecture
Mentor junior and midlevel software experts
Support acquisition and source selection activities with technical expertise, as required
Do you have what it takes?
- TS/SCI with Poly Required
Software Expert I
- 1-4 years of experience supporting softwareintensive systems or technical programs
Basic understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, DevSecOps, or waterfall)
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting federal, DoD, or IC programs, Exposure to requirements management or technical review processes, Familiarity with Agile or DevSecOps concepts from an oversight perspective
Software Expert II
- 5-9 years of experience supporting softwareintensive systems or programs
Strong understanding of software lifecycles, architectures, and integration principles
Experience performing technical reviews or oversight of contractor software development
Strong written and verbal communication skills - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting IC, DoD, or DOJ mission programs, Experience in Agile, SAFe, or DevSecOps environments in an advisory capacity, Familiarity with cloud, data, or mission system software architectures
Software Expert III
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
- 10 years of experience supporting softwareintensive systems or enterprise platforms
- Deep understanding of modern software architectures and development lifecycles
- Proven experience providing technical oversight and advisory support (nondeveloper role)
- Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and briefing skills
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting IC, DoD, or DOJ missioncritical programs, Experience advising on largescale or multivendor software programs, Familiarity with Agile at scale (SAFe), DevSecOps, and cloudbased architectures
Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $100,000 - $215,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.
VT Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Salary : $100,000 - $215,000