- Regularly engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather system and user requirements, validate workflows, provide project status updates, and clarify user needs
- Facilitate clear and concise communications regarding product status, testing results, and process changes, ensuring alignment across all project phases
- Analyze system design and operational requirements for the software projects, working to ensure functional, integration, and data traceability
- Contribute to the preparation, review, and iterative improvement of technical documentation, such as Software Design Descriptions (SDD), Software Version Descriptions (SVD), Cybersecurity Implementation Plans (CSIP), and Database Design Documents (DDD)
- Assist in integrating stakeholder or government feedback as part of documentation change processes
- Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test procedures, test scripts, and test reports for functional, regression, suitability, and acceptance testing in accordance with test documentation standards (e.g., DI-NDTI-80603A, DI-NDTI-80566A, DI-NDTI-80809B)
- Lead facilitation and execution of User Acceptance Testing, including setting up test environments, coordinating user participation, preparing UAT documentation, collecting and analyzing feedback, and reporting results to the project and stakeholder teams
- Prepare and update test plans, test procedures, and test reports
- Ensure timely delivery, compliance with contract schedules, and incorporation of stakeholder feedback into final and revised documentation
- Support regular updates to internal team documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect evolving practices and lessons learned
- Support and help coordinate stakeholder integration meetings; document outcomes and action items to drive cross-functional alignment
- Facilitate communication and risk tracking surrounding changes and updates to CDRLs and other project deliverables
- Identify opportunities for process optimization regarding requirements management, testing, and documentation to drive efficiency and quality
- Advance the creation and ongoing maintenance of an automated testing suite to ensure scalable and efficient validation of system functionality, with the aim of improving test repeatability, reliability, and speed over the project lifecycle
- Clearance Required: Secret
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, operations research, or related discipline
- Minimum 2 years of experience in software/system testing or operations analysis, preferably on DoD or mission-critical enterprise systems
- Experience interpreting requirements and translating them into executable test cases and workflows
- Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing, test planning, and test result reporting
- Familiarity with technical documentation practices, particularly for DoD or federal systems, including the preparation and revision of test plans, test procedures, test reports, and other technical artifacts
- Understanding of data management concepts, aviation reliability, or sustainment systems is preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills; ability to facilitate meetings and present findings to technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience supporting or facilitating UAT and stakeholder engagement meetings
- Experience with Agile methodologies, test management tools, and (preferably) test automation concepts
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to prepare professional-assessment reports and presentations
Application Deadline: 6/15/2026
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
Skills Required
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, operations research, or related discipline
- Minimum 2 years of experience in software/system testing or operations analysis, preferably on DoD or mission-critical enterprise systems
- Experience interpreting requirements and translating them into executable test cases and workflows
- Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing, test planning, and test result reporting
- Familiarity with DoD/federal technical documentation practices and standards (preparing and revising test plans, procedures, reports)
- Understanding of data management concepts, aviation reliability, or sustainment systems
- Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills; ability to facilitate meetings and present findings
- Experience supporting or facilitating User Acceptance Testing and stakeholder engagement meetings
- Experience with Agile methodologies and test management tools
- Familiarity with test automation concepts
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to prepare professional reports and presentations
SMX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SMX and has not been reviewed or approved by SMX.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Salary ranges are publicly listed on many postings and a pay transparency statement clarifies how location, contract, and credentials influence offers. This visibility helps set clear expectations around compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — About four weeks of PTO plus 11 paid federal holidays are highlighted in careers materials. Paid military leave on some roles further expands time‑off coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a dollar‑for‑dollar match on the first 5% and immediate vesting is called out in role descriptions. Traditional and Roth options support long‑term savings.
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What We Do
SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, or C2S Consulting Group. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face. SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements. Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.
