Quality Assurance Specialist (US Citizen, must be local to DMV area)

Description: **NOTE:** This opportunity is full\-time employment position only (no 1099 or C2C engagements, or third parties or staffing agencies, please). The candidate **MUST** be a U.S. Citizen. This is a remote opportunity; however, the candidate must reside in the DMV area. **Daily Responsibilities** * Create, update and maintain software quality assurance’s test plans, suites and scripts for the implementation of procedures to complete quality assurance testing. Exclusively responsible for finding the bugs in the software * Develop and implement procedures and test plans for assuring quality in a system development environment which supports databases and applications. * Develop, maintain, and upgrade automated test scripts and architectures for application products. Write, implement, and report status for system test cases for testing. Analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports. * Responsible for all activities involving quality assurance and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. * Complete test cases to complete input validation as well as data verification * Complete an assessment of how software development process is being implemented relative to the defined process and recommend methods to optimize the organization’s process. * Ability to review, recommend improvements, on processes, procedures, and workflows * Reporting to the Project Manager, regularly, with regard to the quality and condition of the testing * Researching software products for feasibility and feature\-set Requirements: * Must of a U.S. Citizen (no dual status), as mandated by our government client. * Must possess an active public trust and be able to complete/pass/hold a secret security clearance. * Must be local to the DMV area (Arlington VA). * 8\+ years of experience in the IT security field. * 8\+ years of professional experience in quality assurance is required. * Must be able to design, implement, and conduct test and evaluation procedures to ensure system and business requirements are met. * Expert QA knowledge is a must to evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools and strategies. * Experience conducting QA audits, review and analysis of data and documentation. * Expert knowledge and experience with Microsoft Test Manager (MTM) a major PLUS. * Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong problem\-solving abilities. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or 10 years of equivalent experience may be substituted for a 4\-year degree. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. $80k \- $95k.