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Quality Assurance Analyst - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA VA Fairfax - 2675 Prosperity Ave (VAC063)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ168601

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Quality Assurance

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Acceptance Criteria, Agile Methodology, Communication, Prioritization, Quality Standards
Certifications:
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) - Scrum Alliance - Scrum Alliance, ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level (CTFL) - ASTQB
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

IT Quality Analyst Advisor

Transform technology into opportunity as an IT Quality Analyst Advisor with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an IT Quality Analyst Advisor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on IT Quality Analyst Advisor joining our team to manage and prioritize our product backlog and act as a main point of contact between the teams and stakeholders, report and track defects in the system to maintain our specialized set of purpose-built software applications to support the OCDETF program in its mission to combat transnational organized crime, money laundering, and major drug trafficking networks.

HOW AN IT QUALITY ANALYST ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Reviews and evaluates software products and systems to ensure adherence to company and customer quality standards. Develops software/systems testing procedures and conducts tests
Act as an Agile Product Owner to represent the team with stakeholders
Regularly groom the backlog with the Agile Scrum Master and Team Leadership
Work closely with the team to provide cross functional support to resolve defects and errors in software products and systems
Collect and communicate quantitative and qualitative findings from test results to various IT teams - Resolve moderately complex product issues and track progress
Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology and trends in IT quality assurance

  • Prior experience with automated testing is preferred
  • Coach and provide guidance to less experienced team members
  • Proficient experience creating user stories, use cases, acceptance criteria, and test plans/cases

  • Proven understanding of solutions development methodologies (e.g. DevOps, Agile, Software Development Lifecycle, etc.)

  • Lean-Agile mindset proficient in the understanding and becoming familiar with the Lean-Agile mindset

  • Define product features according to customer needs

  • Work independently under general supervision

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or relevant Degree
Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience, in lieu of meeting the education requirement, additional experience may be substituted
Required Technical Skills: Experience in quality assurance of complex software systems, experience as an Agile Product Owner
Security Clearance Level: Secret
Required Skills and Abilities: strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate with stakeholders and software developers
Preferred Skills: Agile Product Owner certification, ISTQB certified tester
Location:On Customer Site
US Citizenship required, subject to department suitability requirements

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
Flex time at customer site
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Fairfax

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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Fairfax, VA

Salary Range
$110,500 to $149,500
General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Who We Are Looking For 

General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

Should I Apply?

At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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