Quality Assurance Analyst

ASRC Federal; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal Highland Technologies, LLC seeks a Quality Assurance Analyst to join our Arlington, VA team supporting the Office of Consular Systems and Technology at the US Department of State. The role emphasizes IV&V, artifacts review, and automation to improve quality across portfolios.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in QA, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and experience with AI-enabled QA workflows, test management tools, and cross-functional collaboration in a federal environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent).
• 5+ years in QA, software testing, or quality assurance analysis.
• Strong understanding of QA/testing methodologies and SDLC/V&V.
• Experience applying AI to QA workflows (AI-assisted test generation, intelligent defect triage).
• Experience defining and tracking quality metrics (defect density, test coverage, cycle time).
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (Jira, DevOps, AccelQ).
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate project artifacts (requirements, test plans, test cases, defect reports, verification/validation reports) against defined quality standards.
• Establish, maintain, and evolve quality benchmarks, metrics, and KPIs for IV&V deliverables
• Partner with Development and Shared program teams to embed quality practices early in the lifecycle (shift-left QA).
• Identify opportunities to automate manual QA processes (test execution, regression suites, artifact reviews, reporting).
• Leverage AI/ML-based tools to enhance test processes (test artifacts generation, defect prediction, anomaly detection, or artifact review efficiency).
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve quality gaps and drive consensus on standards across multiple portfolios.
• Track and report quality artifacts, trends, root-cause analyses, and improvement recommendations to leadership.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and IV&V assessments as needed.
• Recommend and evaluate QA tools, frameworks, and platforms to improve testing efficiency and coverage.

Skills

Active security clearance

QA work experience

Bachelor's degree required

QA methodologies SDLC V&V

AI in QA workflows

Quality metrics

Cross-functional collaboration

Test management tooling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

DevOps

AccelQ

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™.

ASRC Federal Highland Technologies, LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst to join our team in Arlington, VA in support of the Office of Consular Systems and Technology (CST) within the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology at the US Department of State. We provide Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services, management of the Non-Production Environment (NPE), ITSM support, Configuration Management and development tracking tools.

The Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst serves as an agent of quality across the IV&V portfolio, ensuring artifacts, processes, and deliverables meet established quality benchmarks. This role blends traditional quality assurance discipline with modern automation and AI-enabled practices to drive efficiency, consistency, and continuous improvement across teams.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate project artifacts (requirements, test plans, test cases, defect reports, verification/validation reports) against defined quality standards.
• Establish, maintain, and evolve quality benchmarks, metrics, and KPIs for IV&V deliverables
• Partner with Development and Shared program teams to embed quality practices early in the lifecycle (shift-left QA).
• Identify opportunities to automate manual QA processes (test execution, regression suites, artifact reviews, reporting).
• Leverage AI/ML-based tools to enhance test processes (test artifacts generation, defect prediction, anomaly detection, or artifact review efficiency).
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve quality gaps and drive consensus on standards across multiple portfolios.
• Track and report quality artifacts, trends, root-cause analyses, and improvement recommendations to leadership.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and IV&V assessments as needed.
• Recommend and evaluate QA tools, frameworks, and platforms to improve testing efficiency and coverage.

Required Qualifications

• Active or eligible for Secret Security Clearance
• Experience: 5+ years in QA, software testing, or quality assurance analysis
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• QA Fundamentals: Strong understanding of QA/testing methodologies, SDLC, and V&V principles.
• AI/Emerging Tech Fluency: Demonstrated experience or strong interest in applying AI tools to QA workflows (e.g., AI-assisted test generation, intelligent defect triage, generative AI for documentation/review).
• Metrics & Benchmarking: Experience defining and tracking quality metrics (defect density, test coverage, escape rate, cycle time, etc.).
• Tools: Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (Jira, DevOps, AccelQ)
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to work across cross-functional teams (developers, business analysts, program managers).

Preferred Qualifications

• Analytical Thinking: An agile and growth-oriented mindset plus the ability to interpret complex artifacts and identify quality risks or gaps proactively.
• Experience specifically in an IV&V or independent assurance role (as opposed to embedded/in-team QA).
• Certifications such as ISTQB, CSTE, Six Sigma, or CMMI-related credentials.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated quality gates.
• Familiarity with government/federal IT quality standards (if applicable to your environment).
• Experience piloting or championing new QA tools/technologies within a team.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.