Software System Engineer
Vosper Thornycroft Group
- Chantilly, Virginia, United States
- Chantilly, Virginia, United States
About
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.
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
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
Do you have what it takes?
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 to requirements management or technical review processes, Familiarity with Agile or DevSecOps concepts from an oversight perspective
Software Expert II
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
Software Expert III
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 (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
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Languages
- English
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