Quality Assurance Lead - Senior

Job Description

Position Summary

ECS is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead - Senior to support the Army National Guard (ARNG) ENOCS program. The selected candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the highest quality standards across all phases of software development, testing, deployment, and sustainment. This position is integral to maintaining compliance with performance, cybersecurity, and documentation requirements, thereby ensuring the operational readiness and effectiveness of the enterprise IT program.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee quality assurance governance activities throughout the software lifecycle.
• Establish and enforce quality standards and validation procedures for software artifacts.
• Conduct compliance audits and track corrective actions to ensure adherence to technical and functional requirements.
• Coordinate defect resolution and process improvements with development and engineering teams.
• Implement quality governance practices that support configuration management and release control.
• Provide oversight of testing activities to ensure deliverables meet Government performance standards.
• Ensure alignment of software development with enterprise compliance and cybersecurity requirements.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across teams to support quality objectives.
  
  

Required Skills

Required Qualifications

• Clearance: Secret Eligible required
• S. Citizenship required
• DoD 8140.03 Compliance: DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Work Role 632-Systems Developer at the Intermediate proficiency level
• Certifications (one or more required): CSSLP, GCLD, GSEC
• Education: Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software quality assurance and testing governance in DoD or Federal IT environments
• Proven experience leading QA activities in Agile, DevSecOps, or structured SDLC environments
• Demonstrated ability to conduct compliance audits and coordinate corrective actions
• Experience in establishing and maintaining quality standards and validation procedures
• Strong capability in overseeing testing activities and ensuring deliverables align with operational objectives
  
  

Desired Skills

Desired Qualifications

• Clearance: Active Secret preferred
• Experience with enterprise compliance requirements in a DoD context
• Familiarity with configuration management and release control processes
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and practices within Federal IT environments
• Experience with process improvement methodologies
• Strong communication skills to facilitate cross-team collaboration
  
  

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We value:

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven