Software System Engineer III

OverviewVTG is looking for a Software Expert in Chantilly, VA. 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?Provide senior‑level advisory support on software architecture, design, and lifecycle strategyLead government reviews of contractor software approaches, roadmaps, and deliverablesAdvise program leadership on software risks, technical debt, scalability, and sustainabilitySupport development of software governance frameworks, standards, and evaluation criteriaParticipate in senior technical reviews, milestone events, and executive briefingsAssess alignment of software solutions with mission objectives and enterprise architectureMentor junior and mid‑level software expertsSupport acquisition and source selection activities with technical expertise, as requiredDo you have what it takes?TS/SCI with Poly RequiredBachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred10+ years of experience supporting software‑intensive systems or enterprise platformsDeep understanding of modern software architectures and development lifecyclesProven experience providing technical oversight and advisory support (non‑developer role)Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and briefing skillsPreferred 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 architecturesThis position is contingent upon contract award.Pay Range: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $100,000 - $215,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.