Software Expert

Overview

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.

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