Software Quality Assurance Analyst

Client Solution Architects; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and operational support firm seeks a Software Quality Assurance Analyst in Arlington, VA. The role involves programming, testing software, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates must have an active U.S. Secret clearance and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, along with 6 years of experience in data analysis and software programming. This is a full-time role poised to impact federal missions significantly.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance.
• 6 years of experience with relevant skills.

Responsibilities

• Programs, analyzes, and runs tests on software programs.
• Conducts compatibility tests with vendor programs.
• Detects problems, recommends solutions, and verifies program requirements.
• Writes and revises quality standards and test procedures.
• Monitors program performance and prevents operational issues.

Skills

Data Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Problem Solving

Content Management

Software Programming

Network Programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Description

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Software Quality Assurance Analyst to support a program in Arlington, VA.

Job Type

Full-time

For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions. This role is contingent on award.

How Role Will Make An Impact

• Programs, analyzes, and runs tests on new or modified software programs, including documentation, diagram, and flowchart, and software development procedures used to verify that programs function according to user requirements and conform to establishment guidelines.
• Conducts compatibility tests with vendor-provided programs.
• Runs in-depth testing, detects problems, recommends solutions, and determines if program requirements have been met.
• Recommends program improvements or corrections to programmers.
• Writes, revises, and verifies quality standards, and test procedures for program design and product evaluation to attain quality of software economically and efficiently.
• Reviews computer operating log to identify program processing errors.
• Enter instructions into computers to test program for validity of results, accuracy, reliability, and conformance to establishment standards.
• Observes computer monitor screen during program test to detect error codes or interruption of program and corrects errors.
• Identifies differences between establishment standards and user applications, and suggests modifications to conform to standards.
• Sets up tests at request of user to locate and correct program operating err after installation.
• Monitors program performance after implementation to prevent reoccurrence of program operating problems and ensure efficiency of operation.
• Writes documentation to describe program evaluation, testing, and correction.
• May evaluate proposed software or software enhancement for feasibility.
• May develop utility program to test, track, and verify defects in software program.
• May write programs to create new procedures or modify existing procedures.
• May train software program users.

Requirements

What You'll Need to Have to Join Our Award-Winning Team:

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, mathematics, statistics, business, engineering, or physical science.
• 6 years of experience with Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Problem Solving, Content Management, Software and Network Programming.