Software Engineer
Software Engineer
Stafford, VA
Full Time – Secret Clearance Required
Salary Range - $65,000 to $130,000 (Based on Experience)
About Alexandria Insights
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’re proud of our collaborative, mission-driven culture—where technical excellence and meaningful impact go hand-in-hand.
Overview
We're seeking Software Engineers (Mid to Senior levels) to support a Marine Corps acquisition program in Stafford VA. This role involves software development and evaluation within systems that combine hardware, software, and cyber considerations across the full acquisition lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and validate Software Version Descriptions (SVDs).
- Support software requirements within system-level (SW/HW) specifications.
- Review OEM-submitted CDRLs and software documentation.
- Participate in IPTs and contribute to technical discussions and reviews.
- Analyze software integration, interoperability, and cybersecurity impacts.
- Create and maintain technical documents: ICDs, development plans, test procedures.
- Apply secure coding practices and address vulnerabilities (STIGs, RMF).
- Support planning for cloud-hosted solutions, with awareness of DoD Cloud Impact Levels (IL2–IL5).
- Assist in test event planning, execution, and reporting
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Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field
(5 additional years of experience may substitute for a degree)
- Mid-Level: 5–9 years | Senior-Level: 10+ years
- Experience with software development, lifecycle documentation, and defense acquisition
- Familiarity with SVDs, CDRLs, and systems that integrate hardware and software
- Understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks and Cloud IL requirements
- Tools: Git, Jira, Confluence, MS Office
- Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with C2 systems, tactical networks, or expeditionary platforms
- Exposure to Agile or DevSecOps in defense settings
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
Alexandria Insights is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, dedicated to helping customers effectively and efficiently use technology to solve significant problems. If you are self-motivated, entrepreneurial, hard-working, and want to get in on the ground floor of a growing small company, please submit your resume. Alexandria Insights is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, marital status, veteran status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alexandria Insights will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals who are unable to use the online system to apply due to a disability.