372 Operational Documentation Specialist

Location: NSWCDD Dahlgren, Va

Clearance Required: Secret

 Mandatory Requirements

  • Operational experience onboard SSN submarines
  • Experience with Tomahawk employment while serving as FT2–FTCS

Key Responsibilities / Tasking

  • Provide SSN Fleet Support
  • Develop operating procedures for Fire Control Systems onboard SSN submarines supporting the SLCM-N weapons system
  • Prepare and maintain:
    • Programming documentation
    • Systems operation documentation
    • User documentation
  • Translating business specifications into user documentation
  • Plan, write, and maintain systems and user support documentation
  • Apply standard concepts, practices, and procedures related to operational and technical documentation

Education & Experience Requirements/Compensation Details 

Junior Level: Salary $55,000 – $60,000

  • A Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline; or four (4) years of demonstrated subject matter expertise to perform the tasks identified below, which may be concurrent with the qualifications below; or US Naval operational experience at the E4 level or higher.
  • In addition, six (6) years of hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of Strategic Weapon System (SWS) equipment aboard a Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN) Submarine. Experience in developing, maintaining, and/or using SSBN Operating Procedures, Standard maintenance Procedures, Casualty Procedures, Corrective Maintenance Procedures, and other reference documentation required to maintain the SWS at a high state of readiness.

Mid-Level: Salary $80,000 – $85,000

  • A Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from an accredited college or university; or four (4) years of a demonstrated knowledge base and subject matter expertise in the discipline of operational/technical documentation functions and applications, including the qualifications below; or US Naval operational experience at the E4 level or higher.
  • In addition, six (6) years of work-related experience demonstrating both a comprehensive knowledge of word processing software applications and office practices and a high degree of skill in applying software functions to prepare complex and detailed documents in Microsoft (MS) Office including MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Project.

Senior Level: Salary $90,000 – $95,000

  • A Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from an accredited college or university; or five (5) years of a demonstrated knowledge base and subject matter expertise in the discipline of operational/technical documentation functions and applications, including the qualifications below; or US Naval operational experience at the E7 level or higher.
  • In addition, ten (10) years of work-related experience demonstrating both a comprehensive knowledge of word processing software applications and office practices and a high degree of skill in applying software functions to prepare complex and detailed documents in Microsoft (MS) Office including MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Project.

Required Knowledge & Skills

  • Knowledge and understanding of:
    • Documentation processes
    • Strategic, combat, and/or weapon system equipment
    • Targeting documentation
    • Operational documentation
    • Training documentation
  • Minimum five (5) years of work-related experience demonstrated:
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including:
    • MS Outlook; MS Word; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Access; MS Project.
    • Strong word processing and office administration skills
    • Ability to prepare complex and detailed technical documents

Specialized Experience Requirements

  • Six (6) years of concurrent specialized experience in three or more of the following areas:
    • Operation of SLBM Fire Control Systems
    • Operation of Tomahawk Weapons Control Systems
    • Operating experience in SSBN Weapons Systems
    • Direct fleet documentation support

Benefits

  • Multi Health Insurance plans- no cost to you for your coverage
  • Health Savings Account with employer contributions
  • Dental and Vision Insurance, at no cost to you for both you and your dependents
  • Short & Long-Term Disability, AD/D and Life Insurance along with additional voluntary coverage availability for yourself, your spouse/partner and children/grandchildren
  • PTO and Holidays
  • Flexible schedules
  • 401(k) program with Employer match
  • Flexible spending accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
  • Partnered with Aflac for additional voluntary coverage that covers all of life’s unexpected events

*All of the above are available to all full-time exempt eligible employees*

Send resume to info@sdc-world.com

See other openings at: Openings – SDC

About us: Solutions Development Corporation is looking for talented, motivated individuals who want to become part of a growing company and winning team. SDC employees enjoy and excel working in a culture where innovation and forward thinking is the goal, the highest work ethic is expected, and excellence is rewarded. We are a small business and utilize a flat organizational model where all employees have access to the executive staff to express their ideas and innovations. Employees of SDC enjoy competitive salaries, excellent health and retirement benefits, and a work atmosphere built on team camaraderie and collaboration. SDC offers a variety of career opportunities for people at all stages of their career. SDC is an EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employer.

 

 

371 Application Developer

Location: SDC Main Gate Office

Security & Certification Requirements

  • Active Secret Clearance
  • IAT Level II certification (Security+ recommended)

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific, business, or technical discipline and:
  • Minimum 2 years of experience developing complex applications
  • Substitution Allowed:
  • 6 years of technical experience in developing complex applications may replace degree requirement

Minimum Required Experience

  • 2+ years of Java development experience
  • Experience with at least three of the following:
  • PHP, C#, VB.Net, ASP.NET/MVC, Angular, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5
  • 2+ years working with Git repositories
  • 2+ years using development environments:
  • Visual Studio, JDeveloper, NetBeans, or Eclipse
  • 2+ years in Agile development and peer programming

Project Overview

  • Support development and sustainment of mission-critical Java-based applications for the Department of the Navy, including:
  • Tactical Load Management Software (TLMS)
  • Next Generation Switch Controller (NGSC)
  • Site Tools Integration and Readiness Nexus (STIRN)

Role Summary

  • The Application Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications within an Agile environment. This role requires a self-motivated problem-solver capable of contributing to full lifecycle development, from requirements analysis through deployment, while producing high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Core Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain full-stack web applications using Java 11
  • Analyze requirements and identify design risks and solutions
  • Design software architecture, GUI mockups, and project roadmaps
  • Translate designs into Agile user stories using Jira
  • Support development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines
  • Assist with database migration (Apache Derby → SQLite)
  • Create and execute test plans, use cases, and reports
  • Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Maintain code and documentation in Git repositories

Engineering Standards & Code Quality

  • Follow decoupled architecture principles (UI, business logic, data layers)
  • Centralize database access using structured patterns (e.g., repository pattern)
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code
  • Produce clear documentation:
  • Code comments and Javadoc
  • Technical and system documentation
  • User guides and onboarding materials
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to reducing technical debt

Required Skills (Must-Haves)

  • Professional experience in software development (2+ years minimum baseline)
  • Strong proficiency in Java 11
  • Experience supporting or working with CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience working in Linux environments (RHEL preferred)
  • Familiarity with embedded databases (Apache Derby, SQLite)
  • Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Experience with Jira and Git

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves)

  • Experience with Spring Boot
  • Java GUI development (JavaFX or Swing)
  • Experience in DoD or government contracting environments

Professional Attributes

  • Strong communication skills (technical and non-technical audiences)
  • Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and maintainability

Send resume to info@sdc-world.com

See other openings at: Openings – SDC

About us: Solutions Development Corporation is looking for talented, motivated individuals who want to become part of a growing company and winning team. SDC employees enjoy and excel working in a culture where innovation and forward thinking is the goal, the highest work ethic is expected, and excellence is rewarded. We are a small business and utilized a flat organizational model where all employees have access to the executive staff to express their ideas and innovations. Employees of SDC enjoy competitive salaries, excellent health and retirement benefits, and a work atmosphere built on team camaraderie and collaboration. SDC offers a variety of career opportunities for people at all stages of their career. SDC is an EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employee

 

370 Senior Application Developer

Location: SDC Office

Security & Certification Requirements

  • Active TS clearance (or Secret with SSBI)
  • IAT Level II certification (Security+ recommended)
  • CWF appointment required

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific, business, or technical discipline and:
  • Minimum 10 years of experience developing complex applications
  • Substitution Allowed:
  • 14 years of technical experience in complex application development may replace degree + required experience

Minimum Required Experience

  • 5+ years leading a software development team
  • 5+ years of Java development experience
  • Experience with at least three of the following: PHP, C#, VB.Net, ASP.NET/MVC, Angular, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5
  • 3+ years working with Git repositories
  • 5+ years using development environments:
  • Visual Studio, JDeveloper, NetBeans, or Eclipse
  • 5+ years in Agile development and peer programming
  • 5+ years translating requirements or mockups into technical work units

Project Overview

Support development and sustainment of mission-critical Java-based applications for the Department of the Navy, including:

  • Tactical Load Management Software (TLMS)
  • Next Generation Switch Controller (NGSC)
  • Site Tools Integration and Readiness Nexus (STIRN)

Core Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain full-stack web applications using Java 11
  • Analyze requirements and identify design risks and solutions
  • Design software architecture, GUI mockups, and project roadmaps
  • Translate designs into Agile user stories using Jira
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
  • Support database migration (Apache Derby → SQLite)
  • Create and execute test plans, use cases, and reports
  • Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Maintain code and documentation in Git repositories

Engineering Standards & Code Quality

  • Design decoupled architectures (UI, business logic, data layers)
  • Centralize database access using patterns (e.g., repository pattern)
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code
  • Produce comprehensive documentation:
  • Code documentation (Javadoc/comments)
  • Technical documentation and system diagrams
  • User guides and onboarding materials
  • Proactively refactor code and reduce technical debt

Required Skills (Must-Haves)

  • 5+ years professional software development experience
  • Expert-level proficiency in Java 11
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline development
  • Strong experience with Linux (RHEL environments)
  • Experience with embedded databases (Apache Derby, SQLite)
  • Strong understanding of data migration strategies
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Proficiency with Jira and Git

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves)

  • Experience with Spring Boot
  • Java GUI development (JavaFX or Swing)
  • Experience in DoD or government contracting environments

Professional Attributes

  • Strong communication skills (technical and non-technical audiences)
  • Proactive problem-solving mindset
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and maintainability

Send resume to info@sdc-world.com

See other openings at: Openings – SDC

About us: Solutions Development Corporation is looking for talented, motivated individuals who want to become part of a growing company and winning team. SDC employees enjoy and excel working in a culture where innovation and forward thinking is the goal, the highest work ethic is expected, and excellence is rewarded. We are a small business and utilized a flat organizational model where all employees have access to the executive staff to express their ideas and innovations. Employees of SDC enjoy competitive salaries, excellent health and retirement benefits, and a work atmosphere built on team camaraderie and collaboration. SDC offers a variety of career opportunities for people at all stages of their career. SDC is an EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employee