Quality Assurance Analyst 2

Amentum; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a QA Analyst II to design and execute test strategies, analyze requirements, identify defects, and mentor junior QA staff. The role collaborates with development teams to improve quality across the product lifecycle and ensure compliance with standards.

The position requires TS/SCI with Poly clearance, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and 3–5 years of QA experience. Core hours align with 1000-1400, with 0800-1700 local schedule; compensation ranges from $145,000 to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of experience in quality assurance, testing, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) or QA processes.
• Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium or Cypress is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality standards throughout the product lifecycle from design to deployment.
• Identify and resolve defects early to prevent rework or customer dissatisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, internal policies, and technical specs.
• Improve product reliability, usability, performance, security, and compatibility.
• Provide feedback to development and design teams to enhance future releases.
• Test planning and strategy: developing test plans, scope, resources, schedule, and deliverables.
• Requirements review: analyzing and validating product requirements for completeness and clarity.
• Test case and script development: creating detailed test cases and automated scripts for manual and automated testing.
• Test execution: running tests across platforms, environments, and devices to verify functionality, performance, and security.
• Defect management: identifying, documenting, prioritizing, and tracking defects to resolution.
• Regression & performance testing: ensuring changes don’t break existing functionality and performance under load.
• Collaboration: work with developers, testers, product managers, and stakeholders to improve processes.
• Quality audits & reviews: monitoring processes and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Continuous improvement: recommending process changes and automation to prevent future defects.

Skills

Quality assurance

Software testing

Defect tracking

Test planning

Attention to detail

Mentoring

SDLC knowledge

Communication

Selenium

Cypress

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Job description

Purpose and Impact:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst II is responsible for executing and designing test strategies with moderate independence. This role analyzes requirements, identifies defects, and contributes to improving quality processes. The QA Analyst II works closely with development teams and may mentor junior QA staff.

Work Schedule:

The courses being supported are active from 0800-1700 M-F. Contract core hours are 1000-1400.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain quality standards throughout the product lifecycle, from design to deployment.

• Identify and resolve 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.

• Provide feedback to development and design teams to enhance future releases.

• Test Planning & Strategy: Developing test plans, defining scope, resources, schedule, and deliverables.

• Requirements Review: Analyzing and validating product requirements to ensure completeness and clarity.

• Test Case & Script Development: Creating detailed test cases and automated scripts for manual and automated testing.

• Test Execution: Running tests across platforms, environments, and devices to verify functionality, performance, and security.

• Defect Management: Identifying, documenting, prioritizing, and tracking defects until resolution.

• Regression & Performance Testing: Ensuring new changes don’t break existing functionality and that systems perform well under load.

• Collaboration: Working with developers, testers, product managers, and stakeholders to address issues and improve processes.

• Quality Audits & Reviews: Monitoring processes, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.

• Continuous Improvement: Recommending process changes, automation, and quality enhancements to prevent future defects.

Security Clearance Required

• TS/SCI with Poly

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)

• 0–2 years of experience in quality assurance, testing, or related field

• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) or QA processes

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Basic computer skills (Excel, test tracking tools, etc.)

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in quality assurance or software testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with test automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, etc.)

• Exposure to Agile/Scrum environments

• Basic scripting or programming knowledge (Java, Python, etc.)

• Familiarity with APIs and database validation

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction 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:

$145000 - $195000

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. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

08/28/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .