Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester - Pipeline

Orion Consortium, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Consortium, LLC is seeking qualified candidates for software test roles at Fort Meade, MD. The position focuses on developing and executing tests, identifying defects, and maintaining defect databases to support a major program.

Clearance: TS/SCI with Full-Scope polygraph. This is a pipeline position for anticipated staffing starting November 2026, with opportunities contingent on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Requires proficiency in developing and executing software tests to identify defects.
• Experience documenting defects and reports to developers.
• Ability to create and maintain defect databases.
• Participation in design reviews to discuss requirements and designs.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Software testing

Bug tracking

Documentation

Quality assurance

Tools

Bug tracking system

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.

Description

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

Requirements TBD

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full-Scope polygraph