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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• TS/SCI with Poly Required

• 1-4 years of experience supporting software‑intensive systems or technical programs
  Basic understanding of software development life cycles (Agile, Dev Sec Ops , 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 Dev Sec Ops  concepts from an oversight perspective

• 5-9 years of experience supporting software‑intensive systems or programs
  Strong understanding of software life cycles, 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 Dev Sec Ops  environments in an advisory capacity, Familiarity with cloud, data, or mission system software architectures

• 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 life cycles
• 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), Dev Sec Ops , and cloud‑based architectures