Software Application, SME

USfalcon, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

USfalcon, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Application SME to join a key program supporting USSTRATCOM at Offutt Air Force Base.

The role requires expert guidance across software development, integration, and modernization of mission‑critical systems, with emphasis on DoD directives and security requirements. The successful candidate will contribute across the full software lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and delivery, while collaborating in Agile environments and ensuring

Qualifications

• 12+ years of directly related experience
• Minimum 8 years supporting the DoD
• Subject matter expertise in IT or software applications
• Experience with Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD development
• Familiarity with DoD software directives, secure development standards, and cybersecurity principles
• Experience integrating systems across hybrid on‑premise/cloud architectures
• Knowledge of NIST 800‑53, DoD RMF tools (eMASS/Xacta), and security assessment tools

Responsibilities

• Define business and technical requirements and recommend appropriate software solutions.
• Lead or support specialized workgroups focused on software engineering, integration, and modernization efforts.
• Develop technical design specifications and translate requirements into actionable development tasks and algorithms.
• Oversee and validate software development, testing, implementation, and delivery activities.
• Review and refine technical documentation, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Provide expert guidance on best practices in software development, architecture, and system implementation.
• Support sustainment, modernization, and feature development for enterprise software systems.
• Ensure compliance with information security and system‑wide assurance processes.
• Participate in Agile development activities, including coding, automation, testing, code reviews, and backlog refinement.
• Integrate new software capabilities into operational platforms and evaluate emerging technologies for mission applicability.
• Support cybersecurity implementation, risk assessments, and RMF compliance.
• Contribute to program management processes, requirements tracking, technical evaluations, and metric development.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining program documentation, reports, and technical deliverables.

Skills

Agile

DevSecOps

CI/CD

DoD directives familiarity

Secure development principles

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Hybrid on‑premise/cloud integration

Education

Advanced degree (MA/MS)

Active Security+ certification

Tools

NIST 800‑53

DoD RMF tools (eMASS/Xacta)

Security assessment tools

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join us in supporting one of our valued customers as aSoftware Application, SME to work out ofOffutt AFB, NEsupporting the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM).

Job Summary:

The Software Application SME serves as a recognized expert in software application development and integration in support of USSTRATCOM and AFNWC at Offutt Air Force Base. This role delivers strategic technical guidance for mission‑critical systems and supports the sustainment, modernization, and integration of enterprise software. The SME actively contributes to all phases of the software development lifecycle while ensuring compliance with DoD directives and security requirements.

• Define business and technical requirements and recommend appropriate software solutions.
• Lead or support specialized workgroups focused on software engineering, integration, and modernization efforts.
• Develop technical design specifications and translate requirements into actionable development tasks and algorithms.
• Oversee and validate software development, testing, implementation, and delivery activities.
• Review and refine technical documentation, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Provide expert guidance on best practices in software development, architecture, and system implementation.
• Support sustainment, modernization, and feature development for enterprise software systems (e.g., SMPES, MPAS, NPES, DSS, GAP CIE).
• Ensure compliance with information security and system‑wide assurance processes.
• Participate in Agile development activities, including coding, automation, testing, code reviews, and backlog refinement.
• Integrate new software capabilities into operational platforms and evaluate emerging technologies for mission applicability.
• Support cybersecurity implementation, risk assessments, and compliance with RMF requirements.
• Contribute to program management processes, requirements tracking, technical evaluations, and metric development.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining program documentation, reports, and technical deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years ofdirectly relatedexperience
• Minimum 8 years supporting the DoD
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in IT or software applications
• Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD development experience
• Familiarity with DoD software directives, secure development standards, and cybersecurity principles
• Experience integrating systems across hybrid on‑premise/cloud architectures
• Knowledge of NIST 800‑53, DoD RMF tools (eMASS/Xacta), and security assessment tool

Education/ Certification: Education:

• Advanced Degree (MA/MS) in the respective technical/professional disciplines being performed,additionalyears ofdirectly relatedexperience may be used in lieu of education
• Active Security+ certification required

Required Clearance:TopSecret

Travel:None

Benefits Offered

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• parental leave
• pet insurance
• paid time off
• holidays.

USfalconhas grown from our roots in 1984 to become a mid-tier professional services company supporting a diverse and global customer base of DoD and Federal Agencies.We have been excellingindiverse platforms for almost 30 years and continue to be an industry leader. If you thrive in an organization that values integrity, commitment, stewardship, and service, we want to meet you.We deliver core capabilities in Aviation, Space, Information Technology, and BusinessOperations and continue to grow and expand our competencies,contractsand customer base, adding to our long history of supporting customer and community needs. Learn more atwww.usfalcon.com/history .

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