Army Software Release Specialist

Army Software Release Specialist

Full Time, Ft. Belvoir, VA

Secret Clearance

**This position is contingent upon government approval of the position**

Job Description:

Semper Valens Solutions is seeking an experienced Army Software Release Specialist to join our team in Ft. Belvoir, VA. This position supports government stakeholders, test agencies, logistics team, and cybersecurity authorities in the coordination and execution of the full material release (MR) process

This role will support the Capability Portfolio Executive Offices (CPEs), Project Managers (PMs), and Product Offices in achieving compliant, timely, and fully documented Materiel Release for software-intensive systems. This role will ensure that all software products meet Army regulatory, safety, interoperability, cybersecurity, and sustainment requirements prior to fielding.

Job Duties

Materiel Release

• Lead and manage the end-to-end Software Material Release process in accordance with AR 770-1, DA PAM 770-3, and applicable CPE/PM guidance.


• Prepare, track, and maintain all MR documentation. including:
  
  
  
  • Safety Continuation (SC)
  
  
  • Interoperability Certification (IC)
  
  
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts
  
  
  • Supportability Strategy and Sustainment documentation
  
  
  • Training and fielding plans
  
  
  • Software Version Description Documents (VDDs)
  
  
  
  


• Coordinate with the Army Materiel Command (AMC), ATEC, CIO/G-6. and other approval authorities to secure required certifications.

Technical & Programmatic Coordination

• Collaborate with software engineering teams to ensure technical baseline align with MR requirements.


• Support configuration management activities and ensure traceability of software builds, patches, and releases.


• Participate in technical reviews, risk boards, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).


• Ensure compliance with Amy interoperability standards (e.g., JITC, Army Interoperability Certification).

Cybersecurity & RMF Support

• Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to ensure RMF packages are complete, accurate, and aligned with MR timelines.


• Track Authority to Operate (ATO) status and ensure cybersecurity controls are implemented and validated.


• Support vulnerability assessments and ensure findings are mitigated or documented.

Testing & Evaluation Support

• Coordinate developmental and operational testing with ATEC and other test organizations


• Ensure test readiness by validating documentation, software builds, and logistic support elements.


• Track test results, deficiencies, and corrective actions to support MR decision packages.

Logistics & Sustainment Integration

• Ensure software sustainment plans meet Army logistics requirements including:
  
  
  
  • Lifecycle sustainment planning
  
  
  • Training materials and user documentation
  
  
  • Help desk and ticket support readiness
  
  
  
  


• Coordinate with sustainment command to ensure long-term supportability

Documentation & Reporting

• Develop MR schedules, status reports and decision briefings for PM leadership.


• Maintain dashboards, trackers, and risk logs.


• Prepare executive level briefing for Milestone Decisions and fielding approvals.

Requirements Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance is required.


• U.S. Citizenship is required


• Experience with Army acquisition processes, preferably within PEO/CPE/PM environment.


• Knowledge of AR 770-2. DA PAM 770-3. DoDI 5000 series. and Army software fielding policies.


• Familiarity with RMF. ATO processes and cybersecurity compliance.


• Experience coordinating with ATEC, JITC, CIO G-6. and other Army certification authorities.


• Strong understanding of Software Development Life cycle, (SDLC) and configuration management.


• Excellent communication, documentation and stakeholder-coordination skills.


• Ability to manage multiple MR packages and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting Software Materiel Release for an Army program.


• Knowledge of Army tactical networks. mission command systems. or enterprise software.


• Experience with Agile development environment.


• Certifications such as PMP, DAWIA/DAU credentials, or cybersecurity certifications (Security+, CISSP)

About Semper Valens Solutions:

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community.

At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting-edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence make a positive difference in our customers' success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks and operational processes.

We are searching for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan.

Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Semper Valens Solutions through its online applicant system, please contact Semper Valens Solutions Human Resources Department at (830) 899-6870.

Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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