Senior Principal QA Software and Cost Account Management Support

Leidos LLC; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 139,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & Wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave & retirement

Job summary

Leidos LLC is seeking a QA-focused professional to develop, implement, and oversee quality assurance and control systems across the TFDM and ERAM programs. You will define standards, inspect software, test reliability, and provide CAM budget reporting to ensure project success.

The role requires experience in software development and QA, familiarity with FAA programs, and the ability to obtain Public Trust.

Qualifications

• Must have prior software development and QA experience.
• Knowledge of FAA programs AS9100D and DO-278A is a plus.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement standards, methods, and procedures for QA inspections and testing.
• Provide CAM budget status reporting for the TFDM and ERAM programs.
• Identify failure trends and suggest procedural, product, or process improvements.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Software Testing

SQA Processes

Cost Account Management

Education

BS degree or 7 years relevant experience

Tools

Engineering Edge

BPSL

Job description

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the technical quality assurance and control systems used to prevent defects in the software delivered products for the TFDM and ERAM programs. Duties include defining and implementing standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, accuracy, and reliability of client and/or company software products along with providing Cost Account Management (CAM) budget financial status reporting for the TFDM and ERAM programs. Using existing or developed systems, identifying failure trends and verification consistency of design standards throughout the entire product software lifecycle, from design through delivery. Analyzes post-delivery reports and feedback for trends and recommends actions to correct procedural, product, or process deficiencies. IMPACT: Influences development of solutions that impact strategic project/program goals and business results. Recommends and develops new technical solutions, products, and/or standards in support of function’s strategy and operations. Leads and manages works of other technical staff that has significant impact on project results/outputs.

COMPLEXITY: Resolves highly complex problems using significant application of technical knowledge, conceptualizing, reasoning, and interpretation. Develops solutions that are highly innovative, and achieved through research and integration of best practices.

COMMUNICATION: Requires ability to communicate with executive leadership (internally or client) regarding matters of significant importance to the organization/project. Works to convince others to accept area’s view/current practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.

LEADERSHIP & TALENT MANAGEMENT: KNOWLEDGE: Has in-depth understanding of technical software principles, theories, concepts, and their application across range of programs. Serves as a subject matter expert within technical domain area. Requires BS degree and or 7 years of prior relevant experience.

The qualifications are:

• Past software development and Quality Assurance knowledge supporting the ERAM & TFDM programs.
• Experience using the Engineering Edge and BPSL software, test, and Quality Assurance processes.
• Cost Account Management experience statusing financial budgets Experience supporting FAA programs AS9100D and DO-278A Standard knowledge BS degree and or 7 years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust.

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At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting: September 15, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $139,100.00 - $251,450.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

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.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

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Commitment and Diversity 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.