Software System Engineer I

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

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) in Chantilly, VA seeks a Software Expert I to provide advisory and analytical support on software requirements, architecture, and oversight within a SETA environment, interfacing with government staff and contractors.

Key duties include analyzing requirements, reviewing deliverables for compliance, maintaining technical documentation, participating in technical reviews and stakeholder meetings, and tracking risks.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Poly clearance required.
• 1–4 years of experience supporting software‑intensive systems or technical programs.
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, DevSecOps, or waterfall).
• Exposure to requirements management or technical review processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze software requirements, architectures, and design documentation.
• Assist with review of contractor software deliverables for compliance with requirements and standards.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (requirements matrices, technical assessments, briefings).
• Participate in technical reviews, working groups, and stakeholder meetings.
• Track software risks, issues, and action items under senior guidance.
• Coordinate between government stakeholders and development contractors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Systems Engineering

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.

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 software‑intensive 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.