STE - Principal Software Engineer

BlueForce Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in support of HQ USAF Sponsored or Supported Wargaming. The Principal Software Engineer will conduct activities to plan, execute, manage, and analyze throughout all phases of HQ USAF wargames including concept development, objective analysis, assessment planning, game design, event planning, management and execution, and post-game analysis. Primary locations are Joint Base Andrews, MD, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and The Pentagon.

***Position is Subject to Contract Award***

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees and manages development of software and database applications to support wargame design, execution, and analysis.
• Provides systems engineering expertise to meet wargame-related IT requirements.
• Advises and supervises IT engineers, software developers, and associates and coordinates with Data Analysts.
• Advises and recommends solutions to AF Wargaming leadership.
• Manages design, development, and implementation of IT solutions.
• Advises and manages research & development to continuously improve wargame infrastructure (software, hardware).
• Manages LAN development, deployment, and maintenance for wargame execution.
• Oversees and directs ISSM and ISSO functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• TS/SCI active security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of related software development experience and developing technical tools.
• Experience and working knowledge of:

Object-oriented programming languages, such as C# or Java

Web servers

JavaScript, JavaScript-based libraries such as jQuery, and other front-end frameworks for web development

Full-stack Web Application frameworks

Object-relation mapping frameworks such as Entity Framework of Hibernate

Database servers such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL

Integrated Development Environments such as Microsoft Visual Studio or Eclipse

Code versioning systems

Error logging modules and handlers

Microsoft SharePoint development tools

Instant messaging services

Multimedia production and editing tools

Microsoft IT management tools such as Active Directory, Group Policy, HyperV, backup and restore tools, DNS, and KMS

Analysis and geospatial tools such as ESRI Server

• Have extensive experience in Information Systems Security (ISS) as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) or Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). 
• Excellent communication skills in terms of writing and presenting briefings.

Desired Qualifications:

• Military wargame experience.