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. This is a remote opportunity; however, the candidate must reside in the DMV area. 

Daily Responsibilities

• Create, update and maintain software quality assurance’s test plans, suites and scripts for the implementation of procedures to complete quality assurance testing. 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. Analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports. 
• Responsible for all activities involving quality assurance and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. 
• Complete test cases to complete input validation as well as data verification 
• Complete an assessment of how software development process is being implemented relative to the defined process and recommend methods to optimize the organization’s process. 
• Ability to review, recommend improvements, on processes, procedures, and workflows 
• Reporting to the Project Manager, regularly, with regard to the quality and condition of the testing 
• Researching software products for feasibility and feature-set

• Must of a U.S. Citizen (no dual status), as mandated by our government client. 
• Must possess an active public trust and be able to complete/pass/hold a secret security clearance. 
• Must be local to the DMV area (Arlington VA).
• 8+ years of experience in the IT security field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in quality assurance is required. 
• 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.