Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester - Pipeline

Orion Consortium; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Consortium, LLC. seeks a Software QA professional to develop and execute tests, identify defects, and document issues for a pipeline contract starting in November 2026.

The role involves tracking defects, supporting system modifications, and potentially contributing to design reviews. Applicants should have experience with bug tracking and QA processes, maintain defect databases, and collaborate with software developers to ensure quality and schedules align with project needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in software testing and QA processes.
• Ability to document defects clearly and track them to resolution.
• Willingness to participate in design reviews and provide input.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute software tests to identify problems and causes.
• Test system modifications prior to implementation.
• Document defects using a bug tracking system and report to developers.
• Create and maintain databases of known defects.
• May participate in software design reviews for requirements and schedules.

Skills

Software testing

Bug tracking

Documentation

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