Quality Assurance Specialist (US Citizen, Active Secret Clearance, Hybrid)

Description

NOTE: This opportunity is full-time employment position only (no 1099 or C2C engagements, or third parties or staffing agencies, please). The candidate MUST be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active secret clearance. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite (Washington DC and Arlington VA) support two days a week. Additional onsite support may be required based on program needs. 

Daily Responsibilities

• Report to the Project Manager on a regular basis in regard to the quality and condition of the testing.
• Oversee the implementation and ensure efficiency systems.
• Plan, perform and oversee inspection and testing of products to ensure the quality deliverables.
• Create, update and maintain software quality assurance test plans, suites and scripts for the implementation of procedures to complete quality assurance testing.
• This role is exclusively responsible for finding the bugs in the software.
• Develop and implement procedures and test plans for assuring quality in a system development environment which supports databases and applications.
• Develop, maintain, and upgrade automated test scripts and architectures for application products. Write, implement, and report status for system test cases for testing.
• Analyze test cases and provide regular progress reports.
• Responsible for all activities involving QA and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Complete test cases to complete input validation and data verification.
• Complete assessment of how software development process is being implemented relative to the defined process and recommend methods to optimize the organization’s process.
• Review, recommend improvements, on processes, procedures, and workflows.
• Research software products for feasibility and feature-set.
• Provide guidance and support to other developers and QA.

Requirements

• Must of a U.S. Citizen (no dual status), as mandated by our government client. 
• Must possess an active secret security clearance. 
• Must be local to the DMV area.
• This is a hybrid role, and candidate must be available to be on-site (Washington DC and Arlington VA) at a minimum of 2 days per week.
• 8+ years of experience in the IT security field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in quality assurance is required. 
• Expert knowledge and experience with .NET environments and Azure DevOps
• Must be able to design, implement, and conduct test and evaluation procedures to ensure system and business requirements are met. 
• Expert QA knowledge is a must to evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools and strategies. 
• Experience conducting QA audits, review and analysis of data and documentation. 
• Expert knowledge and experience with Microsoft Test Manager (MTM), a major PLUS.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 
• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or 10 years of equivalent experience may be substituted for a 4-year degree. 

Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. $80k - $95k.