Software IV&V Engineer, Mid-Level Huntsville, AL

COLSA is seeking an Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Software Engineer/Analyst for Software Mission Assurance capabilities at Redstone Arsenal. Candidates must have a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, IV&V standards, and quality assurance. This is an on-site role.

The candidate must be able to perform tasks including the following duties with minimal oversight:

• Develop criticality analyses to identify critical infrastructure, key components, and critical mission requirements
• Apply software requirements traceability matrices to cyber, physical, environmental, personnel, safety, and any other type of reported software defect
• Define Integrity Levels for programs and requirements
• Engage in Software Independent Verification & Validation (SIV&V) planning, creating detailed Software verification and Validation Plans (SVVP) that meet IEEE 1012 recommendations and DoD requirements
• Identify software anomalies and create appropriate anomaly reports
• Conduct lifecycle mapping and development verification and validation activities early in the development process
• Create traceability analyses against design elements, requirements, and functional code units
• Report compliance with Software Verification and Validation Reports (SVVR)
• Use requirements management tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody, Jama, Jira, Git, and Cameo
• Continuously engage in packaging, deployment, and fielding SIV&V processes
• May provide technical consultation to other organizations
• May provide work leadership to lower level employees

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here.

• Bachelors’ degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or other related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 6-15 years of related experience
• U.S. Citizenship is required; candidates must be eligible for, and able to obtain and maintain, a DoD security clearance at the Secret level; minimum of an interim clearance is required to begin employment
• Experience with the government acquisition lifecycle (DoD 5000 series) and IEEE 1012
• Knowledge of current operating systems and programming languages
• Experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) IV&V templates, plans, reports, tasks, and standards

• In-depth knowledge of requirements creation and Capability Needs Statements (CNS, DoDI 5000.87), identification of critical components (DoDI 5200.44, 5200.39), interoperability IV&V (DA PAM 25-1-1), Missile Defense Agency (MDA) IV&V plans/reports/instructions, criticality analyses (NISTIR 8179), and agile development standards
• Current/active DoD clearance

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.