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Ignite Digital Services

Strategic consulting for organizational transformation

Software Maintenance Subject Matter Expert

Full-Time
$120k/yr+ Education stipend + Referral bonus
Expert
Chesapeake, VA, USA
In PersonThe role supports a Navy program based in Norfolk, Virginia.
Software Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Technical training related to software maintenance.
  • At least 18 years of hands-on experience in software development and maintenance programs or projects.
  • Recognized expertise with proven leadership supporting complex information-technology solutions.
  • Broad experience applying Agile software development processes.
  • Experience in at least three of the following five areas: Systems Requirements, Operational Requirements, Data Analysis, Test and Evaluation, and Training.
  • An active Department of Defense Secret personnel clearance is required.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a senior expert and advisor in support of Navy software maintenance programs.
  • Provide leadership in software development and sustainment methodologies, ensuring technical rigor and disciplined execution.
  • Apply broad experience in Agile software development processes to guide engineering and maintenance activities.
  • Lead and participate in requirements development across Systems Requirements, Operational Requirements, and Data Analysis, as applicable.
  • Oversee and contribute to Test and Evaluation and Training activities supporting Navy software systems.
  • Deliver expert-level analysis and recommendations to government stakeholders, technical leadership, and program offices.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure alignment with Navy mission outcomes, modernization goals, and fleet readiness requirements.
  • Support solution development that improves reliability, maintainability, and operational integration of Navy software systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • Relevant Department of Defense or Navy experience, especially in C4ISR, logistics, maintenance, or business systems.

About the company

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Ignite Digital Services

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Atlas Executive Consulting helps organizations run more smoothly by forming cross-functional teams of strategists, data architects, business analysts, and operations experts to tackle organizational challenges. They diagnose problems, analyze data, design improvements, and implement operational changes through ongoing, collaborative engagements that relieve leadership stress and let clients focus on their mission. The firm combines disciplined, practical execution from veterans of large firms with the agility of small teams, emphasizing honesty, service, partnership, and quality. Their goal is to deliver reliable process improvements and operational capabilities that support business leaders and operations teams navigating uncertainty.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

North Charleston, South Carolina

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • March 2026 rebrand and new website sharpen recruiting and sales messaging.
  • Snowflake partnership can expand U.S. Navy analytics work and adjacent federal accounts.
  • Awardable status may accelerate contract awards and employee growth through 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Government-centrism leaves Ignite exposed if DoW budgets stall in fiscal 2027.
  • National security consulting faces giants like Accenture, Booz Allen, and Leidos.
  • A failed federal recompete would cripple revenue and employer brand quickly.

What makes Ignite Digital Services unique

  • Snowflake Select Tier status in September 2025 deepens its national-security data stack.
  • Microsoft AI Cloud Partner status since 2023 strengthens its government cloud credibility.
  • May 2026 Tradewinds Awardable status validates defense-market readiness and procurement access.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Professional Development Budget

Employee Referral Bonus

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

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Nov 12th, 2021
Atlas Executive Consulting, LLC signs new client U.S. Navy

Atlas Executive Consulting has won a potential $241.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy to analyze data and conduct financial reviews for Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic.