Quality Control Specialist lll (Test Lead)

ENGINEERING SERVICES NETWORK; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGINEERING SERVICES NETWORK seeks a Quality Control Specialist III (Test Lead) to support NIWC LANT at Norfolk, VA. On-site in Chesapeake, VA, you will lead IV&V testing efforts, develop automated tests, and ensure quality and compliance across projects.

You will work within an agile/DevOps environment, applying modern testing practices, managing a test team, and reporting metrics to leadership. A SECRET clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience solving technical problems.
• Trained in engineering and/or software design/maintenance.
• Practical understanding of engineering concepts.
• Experience ensuring product/service and process meet quality and safety standards.
• 3 years of IV&V software testing experience.
• 3 years developing automated software tests.
• 2 years in an agile software development process.
• Active Department of Defense SECRET clearance.
• Schedule Monday through Friday with occasional weekend support.
• On-site in Chesapeake, VA; Norfolk, VA for NIWC LANT contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent verification and validation testing for software and systems.
• Lead test team, oversee processes, and report on testing status.
• Drive process improvements and resolve conflicts.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts and suites.
• Support agile and DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
• Coordinate with management to meet contract requirements and schedules.

Skills

IV&V testing

Automated testing

Agile development

DevOps/DevSecOps

Test team lead

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

High School diploma/GED related military experience

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

AWS Cloud

Job description

Founded in 1995, ESN is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB).ESN delivers trusted solutions that support our nation's defense. For more than two decades, we have been providing our military and government customers with mission-critical services including engineering and technical support,strategic and program management,testing and evaluation,operations support, andinformation technology. We are committed to proven, repeatable corporate quality management processes and are certified CMMI Maturity Level III - Development/Services & ISO 9001:2015. ESN is seeking a Quality Control Specialist III (Test Lead) to support a contract with Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC), Atlantic, in Norfolk, VA. The contract to support NIWC LANT consists of Independent Validation & Verification, Operations, Sustainment, and Installation support. The Maintenance Figure of Merit (MFOM) systems provide near real-time material-based readiness reporting to the Defense Readiness Reporting System-Navy (DRRS-N) and provides three additional primary capabilities to the Fleet including Ashore and Afloat systems. This support includes automated software testing, Scrum Master support, operating in the AWS Cloud, management of JIRA/Confluence, Cyber compliance, and project support. Located on site in Chesapeake, VA. Required Education: High School diploma/GED related military experience, or trade/industrial school graduate. Experience: · 5 years professional experience solving technical problems. · Trained in the skills and techniques related to engineering and/or software design/maintenance. · Possess a practical understanding of engineering concepts. · Experience ensuring that the product/service and process meet quality and safety standards. · Three (3) years of professional experience with research, design, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs which may include database maintenance within an application area. · Individual shall have experience applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting and notable experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g., agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting. · Schedule is Monday through Friday with some weekend support required. · Performs other duties and works schedules as assigned by management, which may include changes to duties, responsibilities, or work hours as required to meet contractual obligations, mission requirements, or the needs of the organization. Specific Experience: · Test Team Lead management knowledge, process oversight, and reporting. · Process improvement, conflict resolution, and exceptional communication skills. · Three (3) years' experience in Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) software testing. · Three (3) years' experience in developing automated software tests. · Two (2) years' experience in an agile software development process. Security Clearance: Must hold an active Department of Defense SECRET clearance.