Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Custom Software Systems, Inc.

Washington, DC, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

Full Time

Job Description

Custom Software Systems, Inc. (CSS) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our innovative and forward-thinking team. This expert-level role is ideal for a seasoned IT professional with a strong analytical background and deep technical knowledge in specialized domains such as systems architecture, telecommunications, cybersecurity, or systems integration. The ideal candidate will provide strategic technical guidance on executive-level project teams, contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions, and lead complex initiatives from concept to execution. This position requires independent thinking, advanced problem-solving, and a proven ability to apply innovative approaches to exceptionally complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

Provides expert support, analysis and research into exceptionally complex problems, and processes relating to the subject matter.
Serves as technical expert on executive-level project teams providing technical direction, interpretation and alternatives.
Thinks independently and demonstrates exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.
Works on unusually complex technical problems and provides solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.
Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives.
Assignments are often self-initiated.
Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product.
Works independently to evaluate and solve complex IA related problems quickly and completely.
Supports, monitors, tests, and troubleshoots hardware and software IA problem pertaining to the enclave environment.
Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of IA certification and accreditation documentation.
Develops system-wide information security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands for complex network and enclave systems.
Supports customers at the highest levels in the development and Implementation of doctrine and policies.
Provides leadership and guidance in the development, design and application of solutions implemented by more junior staff members.
Coordinates with senior representatives within the customer organizations to establish and define programs, resources, and risks. •Applies expertise to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special-purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures.
Provides guidance and direction to other professionals and serves in a consulting and/or advisory capacity.
Under general direction, applies specialization within a line of business to provide programming and technical leadership in support to provide programming and technical leadership in support of customer needs, develops, codes, tests and implements computer programs and subsystems utilizing multiple programming languages.
Leads subsystem design and participates in system design projects, assists on coding, testing, implementation, and documentation projects. Participates in implementations, major system upgrades or enhancements, and conversions. Interfaces with customers to define system requirements and priorities.
Analyzes and assists others in resolving production problems, supports business studies, costing and feasibility studies and proposal preparation efforts.

Required Qualifications

At least seven (7+) years of experience in specified technical field, or four years of recent, demonstrated experience with specified emerging technology and four years of experience in a closely related technical field.

Requires eight (8+) years of analytical experience.

Expertise is in a particular area of Information Technology (e.g., Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Systems Management), or a specific functional area (e.g., finance, logistics, and operations research).

Education

BA/BS or MA/MS in computer science, information systems, mathematics, relevant field, or equivalent experience required.

Compensation & Benefits12

Wage Range: Negotiable

General Benefits: Custom Software Systems, Inc. offers our employees a competitive benefits package that may include:
Health insurance plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental

Vision

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Basic term life insurance

Supplemental term life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents

Simple IRA

Parking/Commuting expense reimbursement

Training/Education

Company DescriptionCompany Background:
Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Custom Software Systems, Inc. (CSS) is a Woman-Owned (WOSB) and HUBZone certified small business. Built on a foundation of trusted client partnerships, CSS has fostered a stakeholder-centric yet disciplined approach to IT solutions development. This ensures our ability to consistently meet or exceed our customers' expectations.

Benefits:
CSS is a very employee oriented company knowing that well trained, professional associates are what make our company great. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: paid holidays and paid time off; medical insurance that includes vision; dental insurance; company paid long and short-term disability and life insurance; a Simple IRA plan (similar to 401k); parking and commuter reimbursement. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee, the client and CSS - a win-win-win strategy.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
CSS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CSS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

CSS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CSS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Company Description

Company Background:\r\nHeadquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Custom Software Systems, Inc. (CSS) is a Woman-Owned (WOSB) and HUBZone certified small business. Built on a foundation of trusted client partnerships, CSS has fostered a stakeholder-centric yet disciplined approach to IT solutions development. This ensures our ability to consistently meet or exceed our customers' expectations. \r\n\r\nBenefits:\r\nCSS is a very employee oriented company knowing that well trained, professional associates are what make our company great. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: paid holidays and paid time off; medical insurance that includes vision; dental insurance; company paid long and short-term disability and life insurance; a Simple IRA plan (similar to 401k); parking and commuter reimbursement. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee, the client and CSS - a win-win-win strategy.\r\n\r\nEqual Opportunity Employer:\r\nCSS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CSS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.\r\n\r\nCSS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CSS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.