Software Engineer Project Advisor (Secret) at General Dynamics Information Technology

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Interim Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Complex Systems, Software Program, Software Solutions

Certifications:

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Software Engineer Advisor

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Software Engineering Project Manager supporting a DoD Army Customer based out of Ft. Detrick, MD.  GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. Our work depends on a Software Engineer/Project Manager joining our team and utilizing a working knowledge of software and technology integration to ensure products are developed following DoD requirements and able to meet the acquisition timeline to make is way to the Warfighter. 

*** US Citizenship Required ***

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Provide software engineering support to the execution of Government-led Risk Management Framework processes to achieve the appropriate cybersecurity approval to operate the software components of research projects on the classified network, unclassified network, or both as specified by the Government for each research project.
• Provide software expertise to assist the Government in the development of or review of research proposals.
• Provide technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments.
• Establish goals and plans that meet project objectives.
• Utilize domain and expert technical knowledge to direct and control software activities for the client.
• Have overall responsibility for financial management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met.
• Analyze Government Research Objectives and provide software designs for mobile devices, embedded systems, and computer-based software components.
• Provide software engineering support to develop Government-owned software components from Government approved software designs for both mobile devices, embedded systems and computers.
• Provide software development, testing, and quality assurance processes to address software flaws.
• Create, develop and support execution of developmental test plans and research evaluations for the technical, functional and usability evaluation of software components in support of the Government’s research objectives.
• Assist in the creation, development, and execution of test plans for evaluation exercises, i.e., the Cyber Battle Lab’s Cyber Quest Event.
• Advise the Government on novel and improved means to achieve technical goals.
• Develop mobile and backend system interfaces to specifications.
• Generate Design Documentation, including the Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams, functional design documents, test plans, entity-relationship diagrams, data flow diagrams, deployment diagrams and user acceptance standards.
• Integrate software applications, arising from Government research objectives, with various Android, Linux, and Microsoft Windows Operating System (OS) devices including those supported by the Army Program Manager (PM) Soldier NettWarrior Futures Division, PM Special Operations Command Android Tactical Assault Kit Division and the Army PM Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care.
• Integrate software medical applications with the legacy and future DoD Program of Record EHR and other medical systems as directed by the government, allowing for the transmission of information from research software components through the use of the appropriate government-specified data formats.
• Integrate medical applications with Internet Protocol (IP) based communication devices to enable transmission of medical information between source and destination systems.
• Conduct Software Code and Technical Reviews to inform the Government of the software architecture, code structure, and application usability features for software components, and to demonstrate that software applications met the Government’s research objectives.
• Ensure applications adhere to the ADP security program according to DOD Instructions 8500.01M (December 19, 2005, as amended) (Information Assurance (IA)) and 8510.01 (Risk Management Framework), or other IA requirements, and to all applicable HIPAA requirements.
• Support special projects as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience
• Required Experience: 8+ years of related experience in software engineering
• Required Technical Skills: CompTIA Security+ and Computer Environment (CE) Certifications
• Security Clearance Level: Secret
• Required Skills and Abilities: Experience planning, coordinating, and integrating within a schedule; Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Being proactive and able to work independently
• Location: Ft. Detrick, MD
• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $120,702 - $163,302. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Fort Detrick

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.