Quality Assurance Specialist

International Executive Service Corps; Washington; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A U.S.-based non-profit organization is seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to support mission-critical systems and ensure compliance with DoD and NMCI standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with NMCI processes and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Project. Responsibilities include verifying accuracy and compliance of deliverables, leading QA efforts, and preparing formal reports on quality trends. A B.S. in IT or related field and a secret security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience with NMCI Business Processes required.
• Must hold a valid IAT-2 certification.
• Secret security clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Verify compliance with DoD and NMCI standards.
• Coordinate audits related to quality assurance.
• Develop QA plans, test procedures, and checklists.

Skills

Expertise in NMCI Business Processes

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Project

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Education

B.S in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

• Seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist with a strong background in Information Technology to support mission-critical systems and ensure compliance with DoD and NMCI standards.
• The QA Specialist will play a pivotal role in verifying the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of deliverables, projects, and processes throughout the software/system lifecycle.
• This position requires extensive experience with NMCI business processes, as well as advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, data modeling, dashboarding).
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, preferably Project Net v6 or higher.
• Familiarity with NMCI-ACTR systems and processes is highly preferred.
• Lead QA efforts across IT system development, implementation, and sustainment projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, DoD standards, and NMCI policies.
• Analyze NMCI ACTR documentation to validate alignment with current NMCI provisioning rules, technical baselines, and operational directives.
• Develop and maintain QA plans, test procedures, checklists, traceability matrices, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate deliverables and work products for consistency, accuracy, and completeness; initiate corrective action when deviations are identified.
• Track project milestones, schedules, and QA checkpoints using Microsoft Project and Excel-based tools.
• Coordinate and support audits, reviews, and inspections related to quality assurance, including Configuration Control Boards (CCB), Technical Review Boards (TRB), and Acceptance Reviews.
• Provide expert-level support in data analysis, performance metric reporting, and documentation of trends impacting system or process quality.
• Serve as liaison with NMCI representatives, internal engineering teams, and customer stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of QA issues.
• Prepare formal reports and presentations summarizing quality trends, issues, and proposed improvements.
• In-depth knowledge of NMCI environment, including provisioning, ACTR, and user support workflows.
• Strong understanding of IT lifecycle management, CMMI, ISO 9001, or Six Sigma principles (certification a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct process gap analyses and recommend QA process improvements.
• Experience with automated QA testing tools and defect tracking systems is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.

Required Skills and Experiences

• Valid certification of an IAT-2 technical level with one of the following, Security+, or Global Information Assurance Certification's (GIAC) Security Essentials (GSEC), or (ISC)2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• 2+ years’ with NMCI Business Processes and Rules Expert in MS Excel and MS Project NET v6 or higher experience preferred NMCI-ACTR experience preferred
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• A secret security clearance.

Degree Requirements

• Preferred: B.S in Information Technology, Information Systems, or Computer Science