QA Tester (Manual)

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A national security company is seeking a QA Tester (Manual) to ensure high-quality software solutions through comprehensive testing. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree, along with strong manual testing skills and a Public Trust clearance. Responsibilities include executing various types of testing and updating test plans. The position offers a salary range of $66,000 - $106,000 based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with BS/BA or 3 years with MS/MA.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have active Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all required QA knowledge and artifacts are associated with VLER/SOES procedures.
• Support and maintain comprehensive manual test plans and verification protocols.
• Execute manual functional, regression, integration, and accessibility testing.

Skills

Experience with manual testing tools

Experience performing manual tests

Knowledge of QA artifacts

Education

BS/BA or higher

Job description

QA Tester (Manual)

Job Locations: US

Requisition ID: 2026-163269

Position Category: Quality Assurance

Clearance: Public Trust

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a QA Tester (Manual). The Manual QA Tester will perform the following duties, but not limited to:

• Ensures that all required QA knowledge, artifacts and repositories are associated with VLER/SOES procedures
• Test plans, test cases, and test data associated with the QA validation of high-quality software solutions DMDC\'s DVASP platforms.
• Supports and maintains comprehensive manual test plans and verification protocols to validate software functionality, security compliance, and performance.
• This includes executing manual functional, regression, integration, and accessibility testing, in alignment with DoD Section 508 requirements and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Devises testing plans, methods, and equipment to assure reliability of product in conjunction with product design and specifications.
• Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment.
• Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
• Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed. Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.

Qualifications

• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have active Public Trust clearance
• Experience with manual testing tools
• Experience performing manual tests
• Knowledge of QA artifacts

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world\'s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can\'t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we\'re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual\'s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.