Quality Assurance Specialist

    • ORBIS, Inc.
  • Washington, DC
  • Posted 50 days ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Pivotal
Pivot Table
Macros
Data Modeling
Regulatory Compliance
DoD
Traceability Matrix
Risk Management
Corrective And Preventive Action
Microsoft Project
Auditing
Customer Care and Billing
Data Analysis
Reporting
Documentation
Presentations
Provisioning
Technical Support
Workflow
Lifecycle Management
CMMI
ISO 9000
Six Sigma
Gap Analysis
Quality Assurance
Process Improvement
Automated Testing
Testing
Defect Tracking
Attention To Detail
Analytical Skill
Communication
Organizational Skills
Management
Information Assurance
GSEC
System Security
SSCP
Business Process
Microsoft Excel
.NET
NMCI
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Information Systems
Computer Science

Job Details

Job Description

Job Description:
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  • Seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist with a strong background in Information Technology to support mission-critical systems and ensure compliance with DoD and NMCI standards.
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  • The QA Specialist will play a pivotal role in verifying the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of deliverables, projects, and processes throughout the software/system lifecycle.
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  • This position requires extensive experience with NMCI business processes, as well as advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.
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  • Advanced user of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, data modeling, dashboarding).
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  • Proficient in Microsoft Project, preferably Project Net v6 or higher.
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  • Familiarity with NMCI-ACTR systems and processes is highly preferred.
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  • Lead QA efforts across IT system development, implementation, and sustainment projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, DoD standards, and NMCI policies.
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  • Analyze NMCI ACTR documentation to validate alignment with current NMCI provisioning rules, technical baselines, and operational directives.
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  • Develop and maintain QA plans, test procedures, checklists, traceability matrices, and risk mitigation strategies.
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  • Evaluate deliverables and work products for consistency, accuracy, and completeness; initiate corrective action when deviations are identified.
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  • Track project milestones, schedules, and QA checkpoints using Microsoft Project and Excel-based tools.
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  • Coordinate and support audits, reviews, and inspections related to quality assurance, including Configuration Control Boards (CCB), Technical Review Boards (TRB), and Acceptance Reviews.
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  • Provide expert-level support in data analysis, performance metric reporting, and documentation of trends impacting system or process quality.
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  • Serve as liaison with NMCI representatives, internal engineering teams, and customer stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of QA issues.
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  • Prepare formal reports and presentations summarizing quality trends, issues, and proposed improvements.
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  • In-depth knowledge of NMCI environment, including provisioning, ACTR, and user support workflows.
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  • Strong understanding of IT lifecycle management, CMMI, ISO 9001, or Six Sigma principles (certification a plus).
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  • Demonstrated ability to conduct process gap analyses and recommend QA process improvements.
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  • Experience with automated QA testing tools and defect tracking systems is a plus.
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  • Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and written/verbal communication skills.
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  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
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Required Skills and Experiences:
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  • Valid certification of an IAT-2 technical level with one of the following, Security , or Global Information Assurance Certification's (GIAC) Security Essentials (GSEC), or (ISC)2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
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  • 2 years' with NMCI Business Processes and Rules Expert in MS Excel and MS Project NET v6 or higher experience preferred NMCI-ACTR experience preferred
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  • Must be a U.S. citizen
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  • A secret security clearance.
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Degree Requirements:
  • Preferred: B.S in Information Technology, Information Systems, or Computer Science
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