On-Site QA Analyst II - Build Test Strategies & Automation

Quality Assurance Analyst II Location: Hanover, MD (On-Site) | Status: Open We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst II to execute and design test strategies with moderate independence. This role analyzes requirements, identifies defects, and contributes to improving quality processes, working closely with development teams and mentoring junior QA staff as needed. If you have a strong eye for detail, enjoy building test strategies from the ground up, and want to help improve product quality across the full lifecycle, then this is the position for you! Work Schedule Courses run 0800-1700, Monday through Friday. Contract core hours are 1000-1400. Essential Responsibilities (describe the day-to-day) Maintain quality standards throughout the product lifecycle, from design to deployment, identifying and resolving defects early to prevent costly rework or customer dissatisfaction. Ensure compliance with industry regulations, internal policies, and technical specifications. Improve product reliability, usability, performance, security, and compatibility, and provide feedback to development and design teams to enhance future releases. Develop test plans, defining scope, resources, schedule, and deliverables. Analyze and validate product requirements to ensure completeness and clarity. Create detailed test cases and automated scripts for manual and automated testing. Run tests across platforms, environments, and devices to verify functionality, performance, and security. Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects until resolution. Perform regression and performance testing to ensure new changes don't break existing functionality and that systems perform well under load. Collaborate with developers, testers, product managers, and stakeholders to address issues and improve processes. Conduct quality audits and reviews, monitoring processes and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Recommend process changes, automation, and quality enhancements to prevent future defects. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands General office environment. The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures. The nature of the work requires a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with other members of the staff as well as individuals across the Company and Customers. Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) or QA processes. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Basic computer skills, including Excel and test tracking tools. Security Clearance Required TS/SCI with Polygraph Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum Years of Experience Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in quality assurance or software testing. Preferred Qualifications Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium or Cypress. Exposure to Agile/Scrum environments. Basic scripting or programming knowledge, such as Java or Python. Familiarity with APIs and database validation. Other Responsibilities Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Compensation Details $145,000 - $195,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. For a full overview of our offerings, visit runavir.com/benefits . Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. #J-18808-Ljbffr