Quality Assurance Specialist - 3659511

Job Description

Job Description

Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support the United States Department of State in Arlington, VA. 

With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud managed hosting services, agile software development, DevOps, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services as we proudly support the unique needs of U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies as well as Fortune 1000 companies.

Got the Government Contractor Blues? Looking for a company that cares and goes beyond just filling another contract billet? Well look no further! Experience this family-oriented company who takes pride in you and will help you grow where your passions lie. Holding many Defense & Federal government contracts around the globe, with our client you have the opportunity to take on new and evolving challenges, aim beyond what you think you are capable of and work in collaborative, dynamic, and high-tempo environments.  Our clients’ employees are their most valued asset and they invest in their people because they are in it for the long term. They are committed to your success and well-being and offer competitive benefits packages, salaries, bonus/award programs, and a high potential for professional growth and job opportunities world-wide.

Why Should You Be Interested ?

• Direct hire position
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Mid-size company with room for growth

Position Title : Quality Assurance Specialist

Position Location : This position is remote. 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 upgrades 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 

Required Years of Experience (min) :       

• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in quality assurance is required. 
• A minimum of 8 years related in the IT security field. 

Required Degree :           

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or related IT discipline 
• Allowable Substitution: Additional ten (10) years of related professional experience can be substituted for a BS/BA degree. 

Required Experience :                                  

• Design, implements, and conduct test and evaluation procedures to ensure system and business requirements are met. 
• Expert QA knowledge in order to evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools and strategies. 
• Conduct QA audits, reviews and analyzes data and documentation. 
• Expert knowledge with experience with Microsoft Test Manager (MTM) a major plus 

Required Clearance :

• Public Trust; this position requires the ability to secure a security clearance of secret level, if needed 

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $80k - $95k

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.