Software System Engineer I

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense in Chantilly, VA seeks a Software Expert I to provide advisory and analytical support on software requirements analysis, documentation, and oversight within a SETA environment.

You will review contractor deliverables for compliance, assist with technical documentation, participate in reviews and meetings, and help track risks and actions under senior guidance, coordinating with government stakeholders and developers.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Poly Required.
• 1-4 years of experience supporting software-intensive systems or technical programs.
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, DevSecOps, or waterfall).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting federal, DoD, or IC programs; Exposure to requirements management or technical review processes; Familiarity with Agile/DevSecOps concepts from oversight perspective.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

VTG is looking for a Software Expert in Chantilly, VA. 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.

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

Do you have what it takes?

• TS/SCI with Poly Required
• 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

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $85,000 - $125,000 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.