Senior Software Architecture Advisor (Govt/DoD, TS/SCI)

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense in Chantilly, VA seeks a Software Expert III to serve as a trusted technical advisor on software architecture, design, and lifecycle strategy across complex programs. You will lead government reviews and advise leadership on risks, debt, scalability, and sustainability.

You will mentor junior staff, participate in executive briefings, and support acquisition activities. A TS/SCI with Poly and a Bachelor's degree are required, with a Master's preferred and 10+ years’ experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of experience supporting software-intensive systems or enterprise platforms.
• TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Deep understanding of modern software architectures and development lifecycles.
• Proven experience providing technical oversight and advisory support (non-developer role).

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level 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.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Briefing skills

Advisory experience

Software architecture knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

VTG Defense in Chantilly, VA seeks a Software Expert III to serve as a trusted technical advisor on software architecture, design, and lifecycle strategy across complex programs. You will lead government reviews and advise leadership on risks, debt, scalability, and sustainability.

You will mentor junior staff, participate in executive briefings, and support acquisition activities. A TS/SCI with Poly and a Bachelor's degree are required, with a Master's preferred and 10+ years’ experience.