Software Test Engineer

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Job Title:                                Software Test Engineer
Reference:                             24-012
Job Type:                                Full-time
Job Status:                            Interviewing
Date Posted:                        10-25-2024
Location:                                Huntsville
Duration:                                Permanent
Company Address:          CohesionForce, Inc.
Street:                                     101 Quality Circle
Suite:                                       Suite 140
City:                                          Huntsville, AL 35806
Website:                                  http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Software Test Engineer to become part of the engineering team in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities: 

Perform test planning, monitoring, and test execution activities for program software.  Collaborate with other stakeholders.  Devise the test objectives, organization test policies, test strategies, and test plans.  Estimate testing to be done and acquire necessary resources.  Schedule the test for execution and then monitor, measure, control, and report on the test progress, the product quality status, and the test results, adapting the test plan and compensating as needed to adjust to evolving conditions.

Qualifications:

– Bachelors of Science in a technical discipline plus 1-5 years of experience, 3 years of experience with a Masters degree, and 0 years with a PhD.
– Must be able to work in a technical team environment characterized by frequently changing tasks, new priorities, and quick responses.
– Experience creating and documenting test plans/procedures, analyzing results, and creating reports.
– UNIX, Linux, and Windows operating systems.
– Agile
– C++, JAVA
– Active Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
– Experience testing SW for performance and functionality based on requirement specification and ability to identify and document exact sequence of activities desired.
– Test lead role experience.
– CMMI Level 5 organization.
– Automated testing.

Software Test Engineer 3

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Job Title:                                Software Test Engineer 3
Reference:                             24-011
Job Type:                                Full-time
Job Status:                            Interviewing
Date Posted:                        09-30-2024
Location:                                Huntsville
Duration:                                Permanent
Company Address:          CohesionForce, Inc.
Street:                                     101 Quality Circle
Suite:                                       Suite 140
City:                                          Huntsville, AL 35806
Website:                                  http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Software Test Engineer 3 to become part of the engineering team in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities: 

Perform test planning, monitoring, and test execution activities for program software.  Collaborate with other stakeholders.  Devise the test objectives, organization test policies, test strategies, and test plans.  Estimate testing to be done and acquire necessary resources.  Schedule the test for execution and then monitor, measure, control, and report on the test progress, the product quality status, and the test results, adapting the test plan and compensating as needed to adjust to evolving conditions.

Qualifications:

– Bachelors of Science in a technical discipline plus 5 years of experience, 3 years of experience with a Masters degree, and 0 years with a PhD.
– Must be able to work in a technical team environment characterized by frequently changing tasks, new priorities, and quick responses.
– Experience creating and documenting test plans/procedures, analyzing results, and creating reports.
– UNIX, Linux, and Windows operating systems.
– Agile
– C++, JAVA
– Active Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
– Experience testing SW for performance and functionality based on requirement specification and ability to identify and document exact sequence of activities desired.
– Test lead role experience.
– CMMI Level 5 organization.
– Automated testing.

Software Developer

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Job Title:                                 Software Developer
Reference:                             24-010
Job Type:                                Full-time
Job Status:                            Interviewing
Date Posted:                        08-15-2024
Location:                                Huntsville
Duration:                                Permanent
Company Address:          CohesionForce, Inc.
Street:                                     101 Quality Circle
Suite:                                       Suite 140
City:                                         Huntsville, AL 35806
Website:                                  http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Software Developer to become part of our team in Huntsville, AL.  The position will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in performing Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and it’s intended uses.  This includes the following categories; Concept Evaluation, Developmental Engineering, Testing and Verification, Assessment, Training, and Operational Support.

Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities.  Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment.  Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.  Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software.  Corrects program errors, questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.  Ensures software standards are met.

The candidate will be working in an agile development environment and will be responsible for supporting elements of the design/sustainment/development efforts.  The candidate can expect to work closely in agile teams.  The candidate should be a self-starter that is attentive to details and works well in a multi-disciplined teaming environment.  The candidate will be expected to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results with limited oversight and direction.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Essential Functions:
– Facilitate the Program Increment planning events and readiness for events across the program.
– Maintain metrics, analysis, and reports on the health, performance and flow of the OSF Release Train.
– Proactively manage and resolve risks and dependencies on the OSF Release Train.
– Escalate and track blocking issues and impediments to progress, coordinate with leadership and help to remove as needed.
– Coordinate with technical and program leadership to refine processes and drive improvements.
– Facilitate system demos, scrum of scrums, and other OSF Release Train events as designated.
– Guides growth of Scrum Masters on the OSF Release Train.

                  Basic Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, science, or technology degree with 5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field with less than 3 years of experience, or 0 years of related experience with a PhD.
– Candidates should have a basic understanding of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and Ballistic Missile Defense Systems (BMDS).
– Experience working with at least three of the following:  C++, Java, Go, Python, JavaScript, SQL, XML, HTML.
– Experience with full lifecycle agile software development projects.
– Familiarity with Eclipse or other IDEs (IntelliJ, NetBeans, Visual Studio).
– Knowledge of Object Oriented Design & Development.
– Working knowledge with Linux/Unix commands environment.
– Research and come up with creative solutions to solve existing challenges.
– Works well in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.
–  An active Secret security clearance.

                  Preferred Qualifications:

– Scaled Agile Framework experience; working as part of a Scrum team.
– Experience developing software in an Agile environment desired SAFe certification (SSM, SASM, or RTE)
– Experience using Rich Client Platform (RCP), Eclipse Modeling Framework (EMF), Eclipse Communication Framework (ECF) is desired.
– Experience in development of model elements, DIS protocols.
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project).
– Experience in developing Human Machine Interfaces.
– Experience with DDS OpenSplice.
– Experience with Agile Process Tools (such as JIRA, VersionOne, Gitlab, Github, Confluence, or Bitbucket).
– Experience with Test Driven Development, Unit Testing, and automated test.
– Experience with Configuration Management Tools:
  – ClearCase
  – Gitlab
  – Git
– Experience developing/integration of engineering tools in an Agile environment.
  – DevOps
  – Continuous Integration
– Experience with Redhat (RHEL) 6.x, 7.x
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– Strong interpersonal skills.

Embedded Software Engineer

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Job Title:                                 Embedded Software Engineer
Reference:                             24-009
Job Type:                                Full-time
Job Status:                            Interviewing
Date Posted:                        08-15-2024
Location:                                Huntsville
Duration:                                Permanent
Company Address:          CohesionForce, Inc.
Street:                                     101 Quality Circle
Suite:                                       Suite 140
City:                                         Huntsville, AL 35806
Website:                                  http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking Embedded Software Engineer candidates to become part of our team in Huntsville, AL.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required and the ideal candidate will have demonstrated success collaborating within small to large scale programs.  This candidate will demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal and technical capabilities.  Candidate will have an ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across the sector business areas as required to accomplish the team goals.

Basic Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, science, or technology degree with 1-5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field with less than 1 year of experience.
– Experience developing embedded software solutions in C or C++ within a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) (VxWorks, Greenhills, etc.).
– Excellent team orientation, oral and written communication skills.
– Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with small technical teams.
– Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results.
– Demonstrate adherence to applicable software development processes.
– Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
– Agile software development experience.
– Must be willing to work onsite in a closed area.
– Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications:

– Ability to multitask.
– Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented, development environment.

Software Engineer

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Job Title:                                 Software Engineer
Reference:                             24-008
Job Type:                                Full-time
Job Status:                            Interviewing
Date Posted:                        07-10-2024
Location:                                Huntsville
Duration:                                Permanent
Company Address:          CohesionForce, Inc.
Street:                                     101 Quality Circle
Suite:                                       Suite 140
City:                                         Huntsville, AL 35806
Website:                                  http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Software Engineer to become part of our team in Huntsville, AL.  In this role, your responsibilities include:  Writing programs using C++, Java, or similar languages; creating and running unit test; developing software documentation; creating and running automated software builds and pipelines in a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) enironment; collaborating with stakeholders and government customers; working within an Agile team environment, to include Program Increment Planning, Iteration Planning, Feature and Story development, Sprint Planning, and Iteration Retrospectives; Participating in demos for the team and program Sprint reviews.

                  Basic Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree; or no experience required with a related PhD or JD.  Considered career, or journey, level.
– Candidate is expected to be proficient in C++.
– Experience with GitLab/Git for software configuration management.
– Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS.
– Full time onsite.
– Works well in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.
–  An active Secret security clearance.

                  Preferred Qualifications:

– Familiar with Scaled Agile Frameword.
– Agile Scrum
– Experience with Java and user interfaces.
– Jira – issue tracking and agile project management, or similar tool.
– Multi-core and multi-threaded programming.
– Familiarity with MDA Sensors and missile defense systems.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– Strong interpersonal skills.

DevSecOps Engineer

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Job Title:                                 DevSecOps Engineer
Reference:                             24-007
Job Type:                                Full-time
Job Status:                            Interviewing
Date Posted:                        01-02-2024
Location:                                Huntsville
Duration:                                Permanent
Company Address:          CohesionForce, Inc.
Street:                                     101 Quality Circle
Suite:                                       Suite 140
City:                                         Huntsville, AL 35806
Website:                                  http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a DevSecOps Engineer to become part of our team in Huntsville, AL.  In this role, you will work independently on large projects, and at other times, will be working in a collaborative team environment with other DevSecOps engineers and other program development and deployment teams.  You will provide security in DevSecOps, up-to-date knowledge of threat modeling, risk assessment techniques, code reviews, current best practices, and the latest cybersecurity threats.  You will choose and deploy the appropriate automated application security testing tools and bring awareness to users of how to make the most of application security features.

                  Basic Qualifications:

– Emerging authority typically with an advanced degree and 7+ years’ experience or a Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience.
– Appropriate IAM Level III DoDI 8570 certification required.
– Knowledge of virtualization technologies, especially VMWare, to include infrastructure and automation of those environments.
– Skills in logical/physical architecture modeling, and knowledge of CI/CD pipeline architecture, RAM, Mission Assurance, Safety, and cyber security concepts.
– 3 to 5 years of experience in Cloud technology and concepts.
– 3 to 5 years of experience with continuous integration environments in Network, Software, or platform infrastructure capability automation, development, and deployment.
– Experience with Linux/UNIX or Windows system administration.
– Experience with a shell scripting language (e.g., Python, Powershell, etc.).
– Works well in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.
–  An active Secret security clearance.

                  Preferred Qualifications:

– Skills in logical/physical architecture modeling, and knowledge of CI/CD pipeline architecture, RAM, Mission Assurance, Safety, and cyber security concepts are highly desired.
– Effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools.
– Able to work independently/solo at times on large projects, at other times will be in a collaborative team environment with other DevSecOps engineers, as well as other program development and deployment teams.
– Experience with automation/configuration management using Ansible, GitLab, Nexus or other equivalent technology.
– Experience with developing formal builds within the DoD industry.
– Experience with HashiCorp Packer and Vault.
– Experience with Gitlab CI/CD.
– Experience with Nexus.
– Experience with in virtualization technology, including, but not limited to, VMWare.
– Understanding of HP server configuration.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– Strong interpersonal skills. 

Software Developer

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Job Title:                                 Software Developer
Reference:                             24-006
Job Type:                                Full-time
Job Status:                            Interviewing
Date Posted:                        01-02-2024
Location:                                Huntsville
Duration:                                Permanent
Company Address:          CohesionForce, Inc.
Street:                                     101 Quality Circle
Suite:                                       Suite 140
City:                                         Huntsville, AL 35806
Website:                                  http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Software Developer to become part of our team in Huntsville, AL.  The position will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in performing Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and it’s intended uses.  This includes the following categories; Concept Evaluation, Developmental Engineering, Testing and Verification, Assessment, Training, and Operational Support.

Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities.  Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment.  Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.  Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software.  Corrects program errors, questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.  Ensures software standards are met.

The candidate will be working in an agile development environment and will be responsible for supporting elements of the design/sustainment/development efforts.  The candidate can expect to work closely in agile teams.  The candidate should be a self-starter that is attentive to details and works well in a multi-disciplined teaming environment.  The candidate will be expected to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results with limited oversight and direction.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Essential Functions:
– Facilitate the Program Increment planning events and readiness for events across the program.
– Maintain metrics, analysis, and reports on the health, performance and flow of the OSF Release Train.
– Proactively manage and resolve risks and dependencies on the OSF Release Train.
– Escalate and track blocking issues and impediments to progress, coordinate with leadership and help to remove as needed.
– Coordinate with technical and program leadership to refine processes and drive improvements.
– Facilitate system demos, scrum of scrums, and other OSF Release Train events as designated.
– Guides growth of Scrum Masters on the OSF Release Train.

                  Basic Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, science, or technology degree with 5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field with less than 3 years of experience, or 0 years of related experience with a PhD.
– Candidates should have a basic understanding of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and Ballistic Missile Defense Systems (BMDS).
– Experience working with at least three of the following:  C++, Java, Go, Python, JavaScript, SQL, XML, HTML.
– Experience with full lifecycle agile software development projects.
– Familiarity with Eclipse or other IDEs (IntelliJ, NetBeans, Visual Studio).
– Knowledge of Object Oriented Design & Development.
– Working knowledge with Linux/Unix commands environment.
– Research and come up with creative solutions to solve existing challenges.
– Works well in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.
–  An active Secret security clearance.

                  Preferred Qualifications:

– Scaled Agile Framework experience; working as part of a Scrum team.
– Experience developing software in an Agile environment desired SAFe certification (SSM, SASM, or RTE)
– Experience using Rich Client Platform (RCP), Eclipse Modeling Framework (EMF), Eclipse Communication Framework (ECF) is desired.
– Experience in development of model elements, DIS protocols.
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project).
– Experience in developing Human Machine Interfaces.
– Experience with DDS OpenSplice.
– Experience with Agile Process Tools (such as JIRA, VersionOne, Gitlab, Github, Confluence, or Bitbucket).
– Experience with Test Driven Development, Unit Testing, and automated test.
– Experience with Configuration Management Tools:
  – ClearCase
  – Gitlab
  – Git
– Experience developing/integration of engineering tools in an Agile environment.
  – DevOps
  – Continuous Integration
– Experience with Redhat (RHEL) 6.x, 7.x
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– Strong interpersonal skills.

Verification Engineer

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Job Title:                                 Verification Engineer
Reference:                             24-005
Job Type:                                Full-time
Job Status:                            Interviewing
Date Posted:                        01-02-2024
Location:                                Huntsville
Duration:                                Permanent
Company Address:          CohesionForce, Inc.
Street:                                     101 Quality Circle
Suite:                                       Suite 140
City:                                         Huntsville, AL 35806
Website:                                  http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Verification Engineer to become part of our software engineering team in Huntsville, AL.

As a Verification Engineer, our team works closely with the Government customer to create planning documents to lay out what success criteria is needed to properly verify the requirements.  Once planned, we ensure the sub products (GFC, GCN, GSS, IDT) are properly decomposed.  We utilize IBM Rational Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) to perform Requirements Trace Analysis to ensure the Customers’ needs are documented and traceable from the Component Level Specification down to Level 5 Requirements.  Assessment of log files from test events and document comparisons are also part of verification closure packages for customer review and approval.  We identify and resolve flaws, gather necessary data, perform analysis and ensure the final products meet customer specification through those procedures as well.  Our verification efforts are essential to meet schedule milestones.

Basic Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in engineering, math, or science.
– 1 year or more experience in managing requirements or verification of requirements as part of a systems engineering process.
– Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
– Communication
– Collaboration
– Problem Solving
– Organization
– Critical Thinking
– Active Secret level clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications:

– Ability to use DOORS applications for managing requirements, performing traces, and tracking changes.
– Demonstrated ability to program in Python, Microsoft VBA, or other software languages.
– Experience working in a missile defense program (GMD, Aegis, THAAD, etc.) at a technical level.

 

Software Engineer 3

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Job Title:                                 Software Engineer 3
Reference:                             24-004
Job Type:                                Full-time
Job Status:                            Interviewing
Date Posted:                        01-02-2024
Location:                                Huntsville
Duration:                                Permanent
Company Address:          CohesionForce, Inc.
Street:                                     101 Quality Circle
Suite:                                       Suite 140
City:                                         Huntsville, AL 35806
Website:                                  http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Software Engineer 3 to become part of our software engineering team in Huntsville, AL.

The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong technical skills to achieve sustainable quality products.  He/she will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  This candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business.  

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required and the ideal candidate will have demonstrated success collaborating and developing software for small to large scale programs.  This candidate will demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal and technical capabilities.  He/she will have an ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across the sector business areas as required to accomplish the team goals.  The candidate will work closely with other software developers.  The Software Engineer will work closely with other developers to accomplish the following:

– Support team in completing necessary software development on schedule.
– Developing software documentation.
– Complete work independently and as part of a team.
– Interact with related disciplines to accomplish goals.
– Solve complex problems through innovative and creative solutions.
– Utilize software development tools to increase efficiency in code development while decreasing defects.
– Interact with customer/supplier organizations.

Basic Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, science, or technology degree with 5-9 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3+ years of experience.
– Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with small technical teams.
– Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results.
– Ability to develop software in object-oriented programming languages (Ada, Java, C++).
– Utilization of debugging tools and testing mechanisms.
– Demonstrate adherence to applicable software development processes.
– Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
– Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications:

– Experience with Missile Defense and sense/warn systems.
– Development utilizing Linux environment.
– Knowledge of various programming languages, such as Python, Ada, Fortran, MATLAB, etc.
– Experience working on CMMI Level 3+ programs.
– Use of development environments and configuration management.
– Proven communications skills with armed services & government customers.

 

Software Configuration Manager

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Job Title:                                Software Configuration Manager
Reference:                            24-003
Job Type:                                Full-time
Job Status:                            Interviewing
Date Posted:                        01-02-2024
Location:                                Huntsville
Duration:                                Permanent
Company Address:          CohesionForce, Inc.
Street:                                     101 Quality Circle
Suite:                                       Suite 140
City:                                          Huntsville, AL 35806
Website:                                  http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Software Configuration Manager to become part of our team in Huntsville, AL.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience with software configuration management on a large scale program supporting ground-based weapons systems.

– Develop and maintain the software configuration management environment to support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both internally developed and externally purchased commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software products.
– Perform configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure new software products are documented, packaged correctly, comply with hardware configuration requirements, and ready for distribution to internal and external users.
– Design, develop, automate, and maintain productivity tools using programming, database or scripting languages to sustain and improve the SCM environment.
– Develops SCM configuration procedures and policies for component-wide use.
– Coordinate SCM requirements with customer, subcontractors, and other internal program organizations.
– Maintain the SCM system including collection or distribution of code documentation, problem report, and change request processing metrics, and software build documents.
– Devise, define, and implement long-term SCM process improvement activities.
– Perform build manager functions using SCM tools.
– Administer component software code management databases (migrating from Apex/ClearCase to GitLab, Nexus, and Subversion) and change management databases (migrating from ClearQuest to Jira).
– Train users in use of SCM tools.
– Oversee operation and sustainment of Component Software Development Library (SDL). Track and release deliverables in accordance with contract requirements.
– Administer Software Configuration Control Boards, including scheduling, agendas, and minutes.
– Ensure customer requirements are implemented and review change accounting activity to ensure compliance with configuration management policies.
– Ensure data and media have all appropriate markings for retention and distribution.
– Coordinate shipments of software work produ8cts with Data Management and program software development library.
– Produce and disseminate SCM data and software documentation based on contract deliverable requirements.
– Comply with security regulations regarding handling and retention of classified program data.
– Conduct SCM audits.
– Ensure deliverables content meets program contractual requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

– Experience working in a software development environment.
– Excellent communications skills, able to understand requirements and provide solutions, with the ability to convey those solutions to teammates, customers and end users.
– Must be able to work in a team environment collaborate with other professionals to implement solutions and process improvements.
– Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or relate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 3 years of experience or Master’s degree and 1 year of experience, or 0 years of experience with a PhD.
– A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance is required to start.