Computer Scientist - Intermediate
Veteran Enterprise Technology Services, LLC (VETS) · vet-techservices.com
AshburnEntry level2+ yrs
The job in short
VV&A support for defense modeling and simulation systems, including testing, scripts, documentation and training.
ScrumCompliance
Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2026-08-11
- Role
- Modeling & Simulation VV&A Specialist
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Intermediate Computer Scientist to support our
Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) activities. The ideal candidate will
have a strong technical background and the ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including analysts, software and system
engineers, and OT&E personnel, to document and exercise VV&A processes for
identified applications/systems.
• Coordinate with team members to acquire adequate VV&A evidence supporting
VV&A plans, products, and reports.
• Operate and troubleshoot applications/systems during VV&A efforts and support
producing test reports and other evidence as needed.
• Support preparing and presenting VV&A analysis results.
• Develop scripts and tools to assess performance parameters identified in VV&A
plans and document the results, as necessary.
• Support gathering, preparing, and presenting application/system tool use metrics.
• Coordinate the setup and maintenance of systems used for VV&A efforts.
• Install and configure applications/systems in compliance with program
instructions, ensuring functionality, and documenting configurations and results.
• Write detailed use cases describing how users will interact with MAMBA,
capturing the functional requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of VV&A processes and results, ensuring
traceability and compliance with industry standards.
• Support the continuous improvement of VV&A processes and methodologies
within the project.
• Develop comprehensive documentation for integrated tools, including user
manuals and technical guides.
• Organize and conduct training sessions for end-users and technical staff to
ensure smooth adoption of the integrated tools.
• Gather user feedback on support provided and analyze it to identify areas for
improvement, implementing changes as needed.
• Regularly update the TRMC MAMBA website to reflect current project
information, application/system VV&A status, milestones, timelines, and future
plans.
• Ensure all created documents and web pages conform to Section 508
Accessibility Standards.
• Plan and track tasks using Agile Scrum methodology.
Qualifications:
• Requires a Master’s degree; or a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of
experience. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and
experience must be related to the job duties or include at least 30 hours in math,
information technology, and statistics, and must include Integral and Differential
calculus.
• Professional certifications: Information Assurance Technician Level II, i.e.,
Security Plus.
• Must have a Secret security clearance.
• Experience in VV&A activities and project support.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to troubleshoot applications/systems.
• Proficiency in developing scripts and tools for performance assessment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodology.
• Knowledge of Section 508 Accessibility Standards.
Preferred Skills:
• Experience in documenting and exercising VV&A processes.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage VV&A evidence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in developing comprehensive documentation and user manuals.
• Ability to organize and conduct training sessions for end-users and technical
staff.
VETS is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
VETS is a Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Based in Ashburn, Virginia, VETS has a Southwest operations office in Sierra Vista, Arizona and contract management sites throughout the United States. VETS supports a growing number of U.S. Government defense and civilian agencies with technology, systems engineering, as well as construction and program management support services.