Requirements Engineer Expert

VivSoft Technologies • Springfield, VA

2d • $135,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

VivSoft is seeking an Expert-Level Requirements Engineer to join its Resource and Acquisition Management team. The role supports Platform Engineering, Products & Engagement, and Front Office stakeholders by translating mission and community needs into clearly defined capability requirements and maintaining visibility and traceability of progress for senior-level working groups, requirements boards, and DoD/IC stakeholders. As a member of Integrated Product Teams, the engineer contributes to a multidisciplinary approach involving program management, solutions engineering, scheduling, integration, and risk management. The position aligns with Task 2.2 – Program Management: Administration/Operations under the AI Talent 2.0 BOA PWS.

The role is onsite in Springfield, Virginia and requires TS/SCI clearance. The engineer conducts authorization reviews, develops and validates requirements, supports acquisition lifecycle traceability and governance, conducts user research, creates Human-Centered Design artifacts, collaborates on testing, and provides acquisition, financial, and program documentation support. The position also supports compliance with NGA Vision, DDI directives, and AI/ML program priorities.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Strong understanding of DoD 5000 acquisition processes and lifecycle documentation.
• Experience developing and maintaining Requirements Traceability Matrices.
• Expertise in user research methodologies and translating findings into requirements.
• Proficiency in developing Human-Centered Design deliverables, including personas, wireframes, and workflows.
• Familiarity with test planning and collaboration with systems engineering teams.
• Working knowledge of dashboard and data visualization tools such as Tableau, Kibana, ESRI, and ArcGIS.
• Ability to analyze performance and licensing metrics, including financial tracking.
• Strong communication skills and ability to represent programs in high-level governance and advisory settings.
• Knowledge of NGA initiatives, digital transformation, and AI/ML integration within federal programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth authorization reviews for large-scale government systems.
• Collaborate with government leads to develop, document, and validate capability and system-level requirements aligned with DoD 5000 guidelines.
• Support the creation and maintenance of Requirements Traceability Matrices across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Help align strategic thresholds, operational objectives, and key performance metrics with program goals.
• Ensure alignment of funding, program objectives, and product lines with fiscal accountability measures.
• Conduct user research to identify operational needs and translate findings into validated, testable requirements.
• Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research engagements, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
• Produce Human-Centered Design artifacts such as user personas, workflows, wireframes, and content inventories.
• Collaborate with systems engineering and test teams to validate requirements and support test planning and evaluation.
• Prepare documentation and support DoD milestone reviews and governance boards, including SRR, PDR, and CDR.
• Participate in Steering Committees, Governance Boards, and interagency advisory groups to represent program needs.
• Analyze vendor license and performance metrics, providing financial oversight and reporting.
• Support strategic recommendations and updates to acquisition and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with NGA Vision, DDI directives, and AI/ML program priorities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, 100% employer-paid for employees only.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible/combined paid time off.
• Bereavement leave.
• 11 company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Professional development training reimbursement.
• Flexible/remote work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed