NAVAIR - Software Development and Acquisitions Analyst

Overview

SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are seeking a detail-oriented candidate with extensive knowledge of computer or software engineering, and an interest in shaping acquisition efforts and documentation to support the Standard Tester of Reprogrammable Munitions (STORM) Major Capability Acquisition Program (ACAT-III). This position is located at NAVAIR Station Pax River in St. Mary's County, MD and requires daily on-site presence.

Clearance

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

- At least eight years experience performing software requirements analysis, software design, software coding, software integration and software testing.- Experience reporting program status and risks to Program Office leadership.- Experience developing or working with new software requirements including preparing Statements of Work (SOWs) Contract Deliverable Requirements Lists, and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).- Experience with Agile development methodologies and/or DevSecOps.- Experience using Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

- Participate in technical exchanges with external program offices to promote solution interoperability.- Provide recommendations for software enhancements to improve performance, sustainability, architecture, and interoperability.- Identify and advise on strategies to mitigate software obsolescence.- Collect inputs and feedback from customers to understand mission objectives and generate development requirements.- Work with product managers, UI/UX designers, and DevOps teams to align technical and deployment solutions with user needs.- Lead technical software design and code reviews.- Establish coding and test coverage standards.- Facilitate the implementation of automated software testing strategies.- Coordinate with Cyber Security SMEs to conduct assessments and develop plans to resolve software vulnerabilities.- Develop software cost estimates, program schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.

Preferred Skills and Experience

- Active Scrum Master or Product Owner certification

Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Inc (ABET) certified college program.

Compensation

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

 

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $140,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers. 

Benefits

At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs. 

We offer:

 

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program 

Why Work for SimVentions?

SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It’s also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

 

Support Our Warfighters

 

SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

 

Drive Customer Success

 

We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.Get Involved in G