Senior QA Application Tester

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Quality Assurance Application Tester developing technical solutions for the Department of Justice. Ensuring adherence to quality standards while managing application testing processes.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop scripts and execute various functionality tests for several software applications to validate code changes before promoting to production.
Perform pre-audit planning and preparation activities
Conduct internal process, work product and service audits by evaluating software development and service performance and deliverables against process documentation, project schedule, and quality standards.
Perform a variety of technical and administrative activities related to the function of QA, including, but not limited to, scheduling, checklist development, report writing, facilitating root cause/lessons learned analysis, and internal/external presentations.
Analyze, compile, and report findings of non-compliance and provide recommendations for improvement.
Identify, log, escalate, and track issues, lessons learned, non-conformances, and corrective actions to closure
Identify opportunities for improvements, including the review and assessment of lessons learned
Support corporate, program management, and operations staff in developing and maintaining documented plans, procedures and other process assets
Assist in institutionalizing risk management best practices and implementation throughout the organization and on the programs
Prepare and maintain an annual QA plan
Prepare and maintain annual Process Improvement Plan for all test activities
Prepare and deliver QA personnel performance appraisals
Assist in proposal development
Provide QA support to protégé and small business partners of the company
Maintain vendor relationships (ISO auditors, CMMI consultants, etc.) and direct vendor activities during work engagements
Capture and analyze data and store the information according to records retention requirements
Analyze and report various measures to program and corporate management.
Provide scheduled and ad-hoc reports as requested
Ensure QA knowledge management tools are appropriately maintained

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years’ experience managing the application testing and QA process
Experienced in quality management frameworks and standards such as CMMI, ITIL, and ISO
Self-starter, detail oriented with strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and analytical skills
Ability to drive implementation; influence and promote organizational innovation
Experienced in auditing processes, services, and management systems
Familiarization with technical terms related to System and Network Engineering
Ability to develop and deliver instructional guides and live training on processes and process assets
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple deadlines and adapt in a dynamic environment
Experienced with SharePoint and Microsoft Office, including Excel at an intermediate to advanced level
Experienced with functionality of configuration management software
Ability to demonstrate high integrity and appropriate judgment working with sensitive data
Ability to develop and deliver agendas, plans, processes, process assets, and reports accurately and on schedule
Experience in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of business processes and process assets
Must be able to travel to client site in Washington DC and pass the required background investigations to obtain appropriate clearance to work on sites, as required
Demonstrated ability to gain staff buy-in on quality program activities, as well as function as an ambassador of continuous process improvement
ISO 9001 and/or 20000-1 Requirements and Internal Auditor Certificates desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

application testingquality management frameworksCMMIITILISOauditing processesconfiguration management softwaredata analysisprocess improvementrisk management

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationorganizationalanalyticaldetail orientedself-starterinfluencingadaptabilityintegrityjudgment

Certifications

ISO 9001ISO 20000-1Internal Auditor Certificate