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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