Software System Engineer II

VT Group (VTG); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG in Chantilly, VA seeks a Software Expert II to provide independent technical advisory support, evaluating software solutions, requirements, and contractor performance to ensure alignment with mission objectives.

The role focuses on analyzing software requirements, architectures, and design approaches, reviewing contractor plans and deliverables, and advising program leaders on risks and tradeoffs in a non‑coding capacity. TS/SCI with Poly is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, SWE, SE or related field.
• 5–9 years of experience with software‑intensive systems.
• Experience with technical reviews or oversight of contractor software development.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess software requirements, architectures, and design approaches.
• Review contractor software plans, technical documentation, and deliverables for compliance and quality.
• Support development of government technical guidance, standards, and evaluation criteria.
• Advise program managers and technical leads on software risks, tradeoffs, and impacts.
• Support Agile ceremonies and technical reviews as a government advisor (non‑coding role).
• Track and assess software‑related risks, dependencies, and integration considerations.
• Prepare technical briefings and recommendations for government leadership.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Job description

OverviewVTG is looking for a Software Expert in Chantilly, VA. Software Expert II provides independent technical advisory support, evaluating software solutions, requirements, and contractor performance to ensure alignment with mission and program objectives.

OverviewVTG is looking for a Software Expert in Chantilly, VA. Software Expert II provides independent technical advisory support, evaluating software solutions, requirements, and contractor performance to ensure alignment with mission and program objectives.

What will you do?

• Analyze and assess software requirements, architectures, and design approaches
• Review contractor software plans, technical documentation, and deliverables for compliance and quality
• Support development of government technical guidance, standards, and evaluation criteria
• Advise program managers and technical leads on software risks, tradeoffs, and impacts
• Support Agile ceremonies and technical reviews as a government advisor (non‑coding role)
• Track and assess software‑related risks, dependencies, and integration considerations
• Prepare technical briefings and recommendations for government leadership

Do you have what it takes?

• TS/SCI with Poly Required
• 5-9 years of experience supporting software‑intensive systems or programs Strong understanding of software lifecycles, architectures, and integration principles Experience performing technical reviews or oversight of contractor software development Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting IC, DoD, or DOJ mission programs, Experience in Agile, SAFe, or DevSecOps environments in an advisory capacity, Familiarity with cloud, data, or mission system software architectures

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Pay Range: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $100,000 - $185,000 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.