Software Engineer

Stafford, Virginia | Minimal Travel

Work arrangement:
This position is fully on-site in Stafford, Virginia. Remote work is not available.
Salary range: $75,000–$135,000, depending on experience.

At Alexandria Insights, we deliver high-impact solutions to our nation’s warfighters and public servants. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we specialize in acquisition support, systems engineering, and integrated logistics. We are proud of our collaborative, mission-driven culture, where technical excellence and meaningful impact go hand in hand.

Alexandria Insights is seeking mid- to senior-level Software Engineers to support a Marine Corps acquisition program in Stafford, Virginia. The role involves software development and technical evaluation for systems that integrate hardware, software, and cybersecurity considerations across the full acquisition lifecycle.

• Deliver reliable, secure software engineering support aligned with Marine Corps acquisition objectives and system requirements.

• Improve the quality, traceability, and completeness of software lifecycle documentation and technical data.

• Identify and resolve software integration, interoperability, cybersecurity, and cloud-hosting risks.

• Support disciplined technical reviews, test events, and cross-functional decision-making.

• Apply practical Agile and Dev Sec Ops  methods without creating unnecessary process or reporting burden.

• Develop and validate Software Version Descriptions (SVDs).

• Support software requirements within system-level software and hardware specifications.

• Apply secure coding practices and address vulnerabilities in accordance with Security Technical Implementation Guides and the Risk Management Framework.

• Review original equipment manufacturer-submitted Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and software documentation.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including Interface Control Documents, development plans, and test procedures.

• Participate in Integrated Product Teams and contribute to technical discussions and reviews.

• Analyze software integration, interoperability, and cybersecurity impacts.

• Support planning for cloud-hosted solutions, with awareness of Department of Defense Cloud Impact Levels IL2–IL5.

• Assist with test-event planning, execution, and reporting.

• Coordinate with acquisition, engineering, cybersecurity, test, and operational stakeholders to resolve technical issues and prepare software capabilities for delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field; five additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree.

• Mid-level candidates: five to nine years of relevant experience; senior-level candidates: ten or more years.

• Experience with software development, lifecycle documentation, and defense acquisition.

• Familiarity with SVDs, CDRLs, and systems that integrate hardware and software.

• Understanding of Department of Defense cybersecurity frameworks and Cloud Impact Level requirements.

• Proficiency with Git, Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Office.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical documentation skills.

• Must be able to work fully on-site in Stafford, Virginia, with minimal travel.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

• An active Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required.

• Experience with command-and-control systems, tactical networks, or expeditionary platforms.

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