Software Maintenance Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Ignite Digital; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Education stipends

Federal government projects

Volunteer and community engagement

Growth opportunities

Supportive colleagues and management

Job summary

Qualifications

• 18 years of hands-on experience in software development and maintenance programs/projects.
• Recognized expert with proven leadership supporting complex information-technology solutions.
• Broad experience applying Agile software development processes.
• DoD or Navy experience highly desired, especially in C4ISR, Logistics, Maintenance, Business systems.
• Must possess experience in three of the five areas: Systems Requirements, Operational Requirements, Data Analysis, Test & Evaluation, Training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior expert and advisor in support of Navy software maintenance programs.
• Provide leadership in software development and sustainment methodologies, ensuring technical rigor and disciplined execution.
• Apply broad experience in Agile software development processes to guide engineering and maintenance activities.
• Lead and participate in requirements development across Systems Requirements, Operational Requirements, and Data Analysis, as applicable.
• Oversee and contribute to Test & Evaluation and Training activities supporting Navy software systems.
• Deliver expert-level analysis and recommendations to government stakeholders, technical leadership, and program offices.
• Coordinate with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure alignment with Navy mission outcomes, modernization goals, and fleet readiness requirements.
• Support solution development that improves reliability, maintainability, and operational integration of Navy software systems.

Skills

Senior leadership

Agile development

Navy/DoD domain

Requirements analysis

Test & Evaluation

Education

Technical training related to software maintenance

Job description

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technologyexpertisewith the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies toaccomplishmissionobjectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Ignite Digital is seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a major U.S. Navy Software Maintenance Program based in Norfolk, VA. This role provides senior technical leadership across software maintenance, Agile solution delivery, and mission‑critical Navy system modernization.

This position requires demonstrated experience guiding complex technical programs and coordinating with Navy, DoW, and cross-functional solution teams.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a senior expert and advisor in support of Navy software maintenance programs.
• Provide leadership in software development and sustainment methodologies, ensuring technical rigor and disciplined execution.
• Apply broad experience in Agile software development processes to guide engineering and maintenance activities.
• Lead and participate in requirements development across Systems Requirements, Operational Requirements, and Data Analysis, as applicable.
• Oversee and contribute to Test & Evaluation and Training activities supporting Navy software systems.
• Deliver expert-level analysis and recommendations to government stakeholders, technical leadership, and program offices.
• Coordinate with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure alignment with Navy mission outcomes, modernization goals, and fleet readiness requirements.
• Support solution development that improves reliability, maintainability, and operational integration of Navy software systems.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Technical training related to software maintenance.

Experience:

• 18 years of hands-on experience in software development and maintenance programs/projects.

• Recognized expert with proven leadership supporting complex information‑technology solutions.

• Broad experience applying Agile software development processes.

• Relevant DoD or Navy experience highly desired, especially in:

  • C4ISR
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Business systems

• Must possess experience in three (3) of the following five (5) areas:

  • Systems Requirements
  • Operational Requirements
  • Data Analysis
  • Test & Evaluation
  • Training

Security Clearance:

• Active DoD SECRET personnel clearance (PCL) required.

Salary: $120k+ to align with experience and education

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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