Quality Assurance Engineer TS/SCI Polygraph

Leidos; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

401K with company match

Flexible schedules

Discounted stock purchase plan

Technical upskilling

Education and training support

Parental paid leave

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer to support a high-impact, multi-agency program with USSF/SSC and USAF, focusing on enhancing, testing, and deploying a large-scale SATCOM system. The ideal candidate brings PKI expertise and Agile experience and excels in problem-solving and collaboration across disciplines.

The role emphasizes developing and managing program processes, conducting internal audits, and leading structured process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; at least 8 years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for degree).
• At least 2 years of experience supporting large-scale Agile programs.
• Experience developing quality assurance program management plans and conducting internal process audits.
• Experience conducting peer reviews, process auditing, and/or software configuration audits.
• Experience with, or strong familiarity with, peer reviews and process auditing.
• Experience with, or strong familiarity with, Quality Management for Software Development and IT Service Management projects.
• Experience collecting and analyzing data and developing actionable metrics and reports.
• Experience recommending, facilitating, tracking, and reporting on continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Integrate closely with the program team to implement and execute the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Recommend, facilitate, track, and report on continuous process improvement initiatives and activities.
• Support the program-specific tailoring of the QMS and the deployment and implementation of appropriate QMS processes.
• Support the development and collection of performance metrics.
• Document and drive resolution of nonconformities and requirement escapes through root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Contribute to required Leidos quality reporting, including Quality Management Reviews, In Process Reviews, Weekly Activity Reports, and Monthly Operational Reviews.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Data analysis and metrics reporting

Process improvement

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Engineer in our Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Leidos is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to support a high-impact, multi-agency program serving the United States Space Force (USSF)/Space Systems Command (SSC), the United States Air Force (USAF), and other key mission stakeholders. The selected candidate will play an important role on a critical program focused on enhancing, testing, and deploying a large-scale Satellite Communications (SATCOM) system within an existing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in public key infrastructure (PKI) and Agile development, along with exceptional problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

The selected candidate will be a key member of the team, responsible for ensuring the highest quality service is delivered to the customer by developing and managing program processes, conducting regularly scheduled internal process audits, and consistently driving structured improvement activities. The ideal candidate will act as a change agent, demonstrate high energy, exhibit a strong commitment to quality, and be self‑motivated. The selected candidate will be required to quickly build effective working relationships with coworkers and customers across multiple disciplines, levels of authority, and, when necessary, different locations.

The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality service is delivered to the customer through the development and management of program processes, the execution of regularly scheduled internal process audits, and the ongoing leadership of structured process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will serve as a change agent, bringing energy, initiative, a strong commitment to quality, and a high degree of self-motivation to the role. This individual must be able to quickly establish effective working relationships with coworkers and customers across multiple disciplines, varying levels of authority, and, when necessary, geographically dispersed locations. Success in this role will also require strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to influence process improvements that enhance program performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Integrate closely with the program team to implement and execute the Quality Management System (QMS).

• Recommend, facilitate, track, and report on continuous process improvement initiatives and activities.

• Support the program-specific tailoring of the QMS and the deployment and implementation of appropriate QMS processes.

• Support the development and collection of performance metrics.

• Document and drive resolution of nonconformities and requirement escapes through root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.

• Contribute to required Leidos quality reporting, including Quality Management Reviews, In Process Reviews, Weekly Activity Reports, and Monthly Operational Reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and at least 8 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.

• At least 2 years of experience supporting large-scale Agile programs.

• Experience developing quality assurance program management plans and conducting internal process audits.

• Experience conducting peer reviews, process auditing, and/or software configuration audits.

• Experience with, or strong familiarity with, peer reviews and process auditing.

• Experience with, or strong familiarity with, Quality Management for Software Development and IT Service Management projects.

• Experience collecting and analyzing data and developing actionable metrics and reports.

• Experience recommending, facilitating, tracking, and reporting on continuous process improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to multitask, work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Project.

• Clearance Required: Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience as a Software Development Manager, Software or System Risk Manager, and/or experience with software and IT contingency planning, disaster recovery planning, and related operations.

• Extensive experience with CMMI, ISO, and other quality management systems and standards.

• Experience with Section 508 compliance.

• In-depth experience supporting large-scale software and IT programs.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you –

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.