Quality Assurance Specialist with Security Clearance

ORBIS Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

ORBIS Inc. is seeking a highly skilled QA Specialist to support mission-critical IT systems and ensure compliance with DoD and NMCI standards. The role requires advanced Excel and Microsoft Project expertise, plus NMCI ACTR familiarity and an IAT-2 level certificate. U.S. citizenship and a secret clearance are required.

You will lead QA across IT SDL efforts, develop QA plans, track milestones, coordinate audits, and provide actionable data analysis to improve quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid IAT-2 level certification with one of Security+, GIAC GSEC or (ISC)2 SSCP.
• 2+ years' experience with NMCI business processes and rules.
• U.S. citizen with active secret security clearance.
• Degree preferred in IT, information systems, or computer science.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA efforts across IT system development, implementation, and sustainment to meet DoD and NMCI standards.
• Develop and maintain QA plans, test procedures, checklists, and traceability matrices.
• Track milestones and QA checkpoints using Microsoft Project and Excel dashboards.
• Coordinate audits, reviews, and inspections (CCB, TRB, Acceptance).
• Provide data analysis, performance metrics, and trend reporting for QA.
• Serve as liaison with NMCI reps, engineering teams, and customers to resolve QA issues.

Skills

QA processes

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Project

NMCI knowledge

Data analysis

Education

B.S. in Information Technology/Information Systems/Computer Science

IAT-2 Certification (Security+, GIAC GSEC, or SSCP)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Project Net v6

NMCI ACTR familiarity

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• ORBIS offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary in a professional atmosphere.