Software Systems Advisory 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

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.