Software System Engineer I

Vosper Thornycroft Group; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG 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 work with government staff and contractors to ensure design and development meet requirements and standards.

Applicants should have 1–4 years of experience with software-intensive systems, a Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE/related field, and a TS/SCI with poly is required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance.
• 1 years of experience with softwareintensive systems.
• Bachelors Degree in CS, SE, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of software requirements, architectures, and design documentation.
• Review 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, stakeholder meetings as observer/support.
• Track software risks, issues, and action items under senior guidance.
• Coordinate between government stakeholders and development contractors.

Skills

TS/SCI with Poly Required

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in CS/SE/Systems Eng

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 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.