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Quality Assurance Analyst/ Tester

Vector Consulting, Inc
Richmond, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
Our government client is looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst / Tester on an onsite 9 months renewable contract role in Richmond, VA.

Position – Quality Assurance Analyst / Tester

Position Summary

The Test / QA Lead is responsible for defining, managing, and executing the quality assurance strategy to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software solutions. This role leads testing efforts across the software development lifecycle, coordinates QA resources, establishes testing standards, and works closely with development, product, and business stakeholders to mitigate risk and ensure system readiness. Familiarity with establishing a new software testing program which includes standards, templates, procedures, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and own the overall QA and testing strategy across projects and releases
  • Lead test planning, execution, and reporting for functional, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
  • Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, test scripts, and traceability matrices
  • Coordinate QA activities across internal teams and third-party vendors
  • Ensure alignment between requirements, test coverage, and acceptance criteria
  • Manage defect tracking, prioritization, and resolution
  • Establish QA standards, best practices, and test governance processes
  • Oversee test environments, test data preparation, and release readiness assessments
  • Provide risk-based testing recommendations and go/no-go input for releases

Required Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance
  • 3 years of experience in a QA Lead, or Test Lead
  • Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and/or Waterfall methodologies
  • Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools
  • Experience in automated testing frameworks and tools
  • Experience leading UAT and working with business stakeholders
  • Experience in clinical healthcare environments

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Clear, concise written and verbal communication
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Detail-oriented with a strong quality mindset

Required/Desired Experience

  • 5 Years of Software Testing and Quality Assurance Required
  • 2 Years of Experience in a QA Lead, Test Lead, or similar role Required
  • 3 Years of Understanding of SDLC, Agile, and/or Waterfall methodologies Required
  • 3 Years of Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools Required
  • 2 Years of Experience in automated testing frameworks and tools Required
  • 3 Years of Experience leading UAT and working with business stakeholders Required
  • 2 Years of Experience in healthcare environments Required

About Vector

Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY

www.vectorconsulting.com

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