Software Application, SME

We have an exciting opportunity to join us in supporting one of our valued customers as a Software Application, SME to work out of Offutt AFB, NE supporting the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM).

Job Summary:

The Software Application SME serves as a recognized expert in software application development and integration in support of USSTRATCOM and AFNWC at Offutt Air Force Base. This role delivers strategic technical guidance for missioncritical systems and supports the sustainment, modernization, and integration of enterprise software. The SME actively contributes to all phases of the software development lifecycle while ensuring compliance with DoD directives and security requirements.

Essential Duties:

• Define business and technical requirements and recommend appropriate software solutions.
• Lead or support specialized workgroups focused on software engineering, integration, and modernization efforts.
• Develop technical design specifications and translate requirements into actionable development tasks and algorithms.
• Oversee and validate software development, testing, implementation, and delivery activities.
• Review and refine technical documentation, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Provide expert guidance on best practices in software development, architecture, and system implementation.
• Support sustainment, modernization, and feature development for enterprise software systems (e.g., SMPES, MPAS, NPES, DSS, GAP CIE).
• Ensure compliance with information security and systemwide assurance processes.
• Participate in Agile development activities, including coding, automation, testing, code reviews, and backlog refinement.
• Integrate new software capabilities into operational platforms and evaluate emerging technologies for mission applicability.
• Support cybersecurity implementation, risk assessments, and compliance with RMF requirements.
• Contribute to program management processes, requirements tracking, technical evaluations, and metric development.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining program documentation, reports, and technical deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of directly related experience
• Minimum 8 years supporting the DoD
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in IT or software applications
• Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD development experience
• Familiarity with DoD software directives, secure development standards, and cybersecurity principles
• Experience integrating systems across hybrid onpremise/cloud architectures
• Knowledge of NIST 80053, DoD RMF tools (eMASS/Xacta), and security assessment tool

Education/ Certification: Education:

• Advanced Degree (MA/MS) in the respective technical/professional disciplines being performed, additional years of directly related experience may be used in lieu of education
• Active Security+ certification required

Required Clearance: Top Secret

Travel: None

Benefits Offered: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, pet insurance, paid time off, and holidays.

USfalcon has grown from our roots in 1984 to become a mid-tier professional services company supporting a diverse and global customer base of DoD and Federal Agencies. We have been excelling in diverse platforms for almost 30 years and continue to be an industry leader. If you thrive in an organization that values integrity, commitment, stewardship, and service, we want to meet you. We deliver core capabilities in Aviation, Space, Information Technology, and Business Operations and continue to grow and expand our competencies, contracts and customer base, adding to our long history of supporting customer and community needs. Learn more at www.usfalcon.com/history.