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Software Quality Analyst

APPLIED PROCESS SOLUTIONS
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026

Job Responsibilities

Defining and communicating the role, responsibilities, authority, and value of the SQA (Software Quality Assurance) function to project personnel

Providing applicable SDLC related training, as needed, advising on matters of process, quality, policy, and procedure

Monitoring project deviations and ensuring that deviations are documented and approved

Scheduling SQA activities in concert with the project software development life cycles

Acquiring and maintaining a working knowledge of project specific procedures

Reviewing project specific software engineering activities to verify compliance with established SDLC and processes

Identifying Non-Compliance Issues in software engineering activities and Non-Consistent Issues in software work products, and monitor these to resolution

Providing feedback on SQA activities to project personnel

Reviewing SQA activities with the Project Management Team on a periodic and event driven basis

Reporting SQA activities to Senior Management on a monthly basis

Managing any issues and risks that exist beyond the project lifecycle for possible process improvement opportunities

Reviewing and analyzing organizational data, assess trends and help determine root cause of problems

Qualification

  • BS in Computer Science or related curriculum
  • 4-6 years of experience in Project Management & Software Quality Assurance
  • Hands on experience in implementing process improvement frameworks
  • Experience in SCAMPISM Assessments
  • Excellent communication skills (both written & verbal)
  • Team player
  • Willingness to go extra mile to achieve customer satisfaction
  • CSQA , CSTE certifications will be added advantage

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