Ignite Digital is seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a major U.S. Navy Software Maintenance Program based in Norfolk, VA. This role provides senior technical leadership across software maintenance, Agile solution delivery, and mission-critical Navy system modernization.
This position requires demonstrated experience guiding complex technical programs and coordinating with Navy, DoW, and cross-functional solution teams.
Responsibilities:- Serve as a senior expert and advisor in support of Navy software maintenance programs.
- Provide leadership in software development and sustainment methodologies, ensuring technical rigor and disciplined execution.
- Apply broad experience in Agile software development processes to guide engineering and maintenance activities.
- Lead and participate in requirements development across Systems Requirements, Operational Requirements, and Data Analysis, as applicable.
- Oversee and contribute to Test & Evaluation and Training activities supporting Navy software systems.
- Deliver expert-level analysis and recommendations to government stakeholders, technical leadership, and program offices.
- Coordinate with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure alignment with Navy mission outcomes, modernization goals, and fleet readiness requirements.
- Support solution development that improves reliability, maintainability, and operational integration of Navy software systems.
Required Qualifications:Education:- Technical training related to software maintenance.
Experience:- 18 years of hands-on experience in software development and maintenance programs/projects.
- Recognized expert with proven leadership supporting complex information-technology solutions.
- Broad experience applying Agile software development processes.
- Relevant DoD or Navy experience highly desired, especially in:
- C4ISR
- Logistics
- Maintenance
- Business systems
- Must possess experience in three (3) of the following five (5) areas:
- Systems Requirements
- Operational Requirements
- Data Analysis
- Test & Evaluation
- Training
Security Clearance:- Active DoD SECRET personnel clearance (PCL) required.
Salary: $120k+ to align with experience and education
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
