Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester - Pipeline
Orion Consortium
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Job summary
Orion Consortium is seeking an Applications Tester/QA role at Fort Meade, MD. Responsible for developing and executing software tests, identifying defects, and reporting issues to developers. Opportunity includes contributing to defect databases and potentially participating in design reviews to refine requirements and schedules.
Requires TS/SCI with Full-Scope polygraph clearance; pipeline staffing beginning Nov 2026. Position contingent on staffing requirements and contract needs.
Qualifications
- Develop and execute software tests to identify problems.
- Document defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to developers.
- May participate in software design reviews to provide input on requirements and schedules.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute tests to identify defects in software.
- Document and track defects in the bug tracking system.
- Support test design reviews and provide input on requirements and schedules.
Skills
Tools
Job description
TS/SCI FS poly required.
*This is a pipeline position for an anticipated new contract, with staffing expected to begin in November 2026. Employment opportunities are contingent upon final staffing requirements. Applications are being accepted in advance to identify qualified candidates for potential openings.
Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules. Illustrative examples: Applications Tester, Software Quality Assurance Technician, Software Quality Control Specialist, Software Quality Engineer, Software Test Engineer
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full-Scope polygraph
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