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