Software System Engineer with Security Clearance

About the role

VTG is looking for a Software Expert in Chantilly, VA. (Note: Contingent upon program award). 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. Software Expert II provides independent technical advisory support, evaluating software solutions, requirements, and contractor performance to ensure alignment with mission and program objectives. Software Expert III serves as a trusted technical advisor to government leadership, providing strategic guidance and oversight across complex software-intensive programs in a SETA capacity.

Responsibilities

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

Software Expert II

• 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

Software Expert III

• 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 with Poly Required

Software Expert I

• 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