Software Engineer

Alexandria Insights is seeking a mid- to senior-level Software Engineer to support a Marine Corps acquisition program in Stafford, Virginia. This fully on-site role centers on building and evaluating software across its lifecycle, with a focus on integration, interoperability, cybersecurity, and cloud-hosting risk awareness.

Role Focus

• Provide software engineering support aligned with Marine Corps acquisition objectives and system requirements, with an emphasis on reliability and security.
• Analyze software integration and interoperability impacts, including cybersecurity and cloud-hosting risk considerations for DoD cloud environments (IL2–IL5).

Responsibilities

• Enhance 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 DevSecOps methods while avoiding unnecessary process or reporting overhead.
• Develop and validate Software Version Descriptions (SVDs).
• Support software requirements within system-level software and hardware specifications.
• Use 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 supporting 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.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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: five to nine years of relevant experience. Senior-level: ten or more years of relevant experience.
• 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.
• Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required.

Technologies

• SVDs, CDRLs, Git, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office
• Interface Control Documents
• Agile, DevSecOps
• Security Technical Implementation Guides, Risk Management Framework

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with command-and-control systems, tactical networks, or expeditionary platforms.
• Exposure to Agile or DevSecOps practices in defense environments.

Compensation & Employment Conditions

• Salary range: USD 75,000 - 135,000 per year.
• Work location: Stafford, VA (onsite).
• Position is contingent upon contract award.