Software System Engineer III

VTG is seeking a Software Expert in Chantilly, VA. The Software Expert III acts as a trusted technical advisor to government leadership, delivering strategic guidance and oversight for complex software‑intensive programs in a SETA capacity.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior‑level advisory support on software architecture, design, and lifecycle strategy.
• Lead government reviews of contractor software approaches, roadmaps, and deliverables.
• Advise program leadership on software risks, technical debt, scalability, and sustainability.
• Support development of software governance frameworks, standards, and evaluation criteria.
• Participate in senior technical reviews, milestone events, and executive briefings.
• Assess alignment of software solutions with mission objectives and enterprise architecture.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level software experts.
• Support acquisition and source‑selection activities with technical expertise, as required.

Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of experience supporting software‑intensive systems or enterprise platforms.
• Deep understanding of modern software architectures and development lifecycles.
• Proven experience providing technical oversight and advisory support in a non‑developer role.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and briefing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting IC, DoD, or DOJ mission‑critical programs.
• Experience advising on large‑scale or multi‑vendor software programs.
• Familiarity with Agile at scale (SAFe), DevSecOps, and cloud‑based architectures.

Pay

VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $100,000 – $215,000 annually. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may include contractual requirements that could cause an offer to fall outside of this range.