Software Application SME

• Translate mission requirements from the customer and operational problems into rapid software concepts and prototypes.
• Use AI coding tools to generate, modify, debug, test, deploy, and explain/train software.
• Build proof-of-concept web applications, internal tools, automations, dashboards, workflows, and integrations.
• Rapidly explore multiple product directions and compare their feasibility, value, and user experience.
• Work with product managers, designers, subject-matter experts, and end users to refine ideas.
• Create prototypes that are sufficiently realistic for user testing, demonstrations, and stakeholder feedback.
• Connect prototypes to APIs, databases, spreadsheets, SaaS platforms, and other data sources.
• Document prompts, technical decisions, assumptions, limitations, and follow-up recommendations.
• Identify when a prototype is ready to be handed over for production engineering.
• Apply appropriate standards for privacy, security, accessibility, reliability, and responsible AI use.
• Evaluate AI-generated code for correctness, maintainability, security vulnerabilities, and licensing concerns.
• Present prototypes and findings clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Help establish repeatable methods, templates, and guardrails for AI-assisted software development.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline Years of Experience: Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD

Additional Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to build working software prototypes quickly.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, Replit, Lovable, Bolt, or comparable platforms.
• Working knowledge of web technologies, APIs, databases, authentication, and version control.
• Strong problem-solving and product discovery skills.
• Ability to learn new platforms and technical concepts quickly.
• Good judgment about when to use a quick prototype, a low-code solution, or conventional software development.
• Ability to explain technical concepts, limitations, and risks in clear business language.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing AI-generated outputs.
• A portfolio of prototypes, experiments, automations, or other examples of rapid software creation.

Preferred Qualifications: Clearance: Certifications: Education: Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline Years of Experience: Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD

Additional Experience:

• Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript, Python, SQL, or another practical programming language.
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks and cloud services.
• Familiarity with user research, usability testing, and design tools.
• Experience integrating large language models into applications.
• Knowledge of secure coding, data privacy, accessibility, and software testing.
• Experience working in a startup, innovation, consulting, product, or digital transformation environment.
• Experience taking prototypes from concept through production handoff.