Quality Assurance Specialist

Description The Multi Domain Solutions Division at Leidos is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to drive quality initiatives in a dynamic program with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional IT services and support to ensure mission success while adhering to Department of Defense (DoD) standards and regulations. The Quality Assurance Specialist will oversee the design, development, and deployment of systems, components, and hardware, ensuring they meet rigorous quality standards. Primary Responsibilities: Work closely with the Program Manager to develop effective QA strategies, identify roles, responsibilities, and needs for quality assurance activities. Act as the QA lead for the program, overseeing planning, work product evaluations, and quality audits. Develop and maintain the Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP). Prepare for and support Quality Management Reviews, providing upper management with reports on quality achievements and progress towards objectives. Update the Tailored Process Baseline (TPB) to reflect current project needs. Review program plans and documentation to ensure timely and quality deliverables. Conduct regular quality audits according to the audit schedule and Leidos policies, reporting findings to program leadership. Generate corrective actions for audit findings and ensure timely updates in the Common Audit Database (CAD). Oversee the creation, documentation, and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts in line with DoD standards. Ensure compliance with DoD Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Service Level Objectives (SLOs) by thoroughly testing functionality, performance, and security. Identify risks proactively and collaborate with teams to develop mitigation strategies, ensuring compliance with CMMI levels and quality standards. Evaluate software development practices, ensuring adherence to CMMI criteria and DoD-specific processes throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Review and analyze software, hardware, and system metrics against established performance measures and DoD compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA). Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to align QA activities with the overall objectives of the program. Prepare test reports, including defect tracking and resolution updates, for submission to DoD leadership. Guarantee adherence to security standards (e.g., DISA STIGs, FISMA) throughout testing and service delivery. Manage the program's implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS). Develop and oversee Quality Assurance Plans (QAP). Establish audit practices for internal procedures and products. Ensure compliance with performance work statements, SLAs/SLOs, EENG, and ISO standards (specifically 9001:2015) as applicable. Create and update a Tailored Process Baseline (TPB) for the program as needed. Basic Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship with a Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain SCI clearance prior to starting. Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience, or Master's degree and 6+ years of experience; additional relevant experience may substitute for educational qualifications. Thorough knowledge of DoD compliance standards, including NIST, FISMA, RMF, and DISA STIGs. Understanding of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Service Level Objectives (SLOs) in relation to managed services and DoD programs. Experience in a testing environment compliant with Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI). Strong grasp of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and project management processes. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced understanding of DoD security frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and DISA STIG guidelines. Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) in the context of DoD software development and testing. Knowledge of ISO 24k and 27k standards. Experience with cloud environments and testing associated with DoD-approved platforms (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Azure for Government). Familiarity with software quality metrics and performance evaluations within DoD contracts. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about quality assurance, we encourage you to apply and help us push the boundaries of innovation at Leidos.