Senior Principal QA Software and Cost Account Management Support

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a senior QA/Quality Assurance lead to develop, implement, and oversee quality systems for TFDM and ERAM software deliverables. The role emphasizes standards, testing, trend analysis, and lifecycle oversight.

Responsibilities include CAM budget reporting, defect trend identification, and leadership of technical staff, with communication to executives on strategic matters to ensure program success.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee QA and control systems to prevent defects in software deliverables for TFDM and ERAM.
• Define standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating software quality.
• Provide CAM budget status reporting for TFDM and ERAM programs.
• Identify failure trends and verify design standard consistency across the software lifecycle.
• Analyze post-delivery feedback and recommend corrective actions to procedural or product deficiencies.
• Lead and manage technical staff with significant impact on project results.
• Communicate with executive leadership on matters of strategic importance.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Software development

FAA programs

Cost Account Management

Public Trust

Engineering Edge

BPSL

Do-278A knowledge

AS9100D knowledge

Education

BS degree

Tools

Engineering Edge

BPSL

Job description

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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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

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.

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.

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