DOC - Software Tester/QA Analyst 3

DOC - Software Tester/QA Analyst 3 (797964)
Title/Role: DOC - Software Tester/QA Analyst 3
Region Description:
Req. Status: Open
No. of Openings: 1
Start Date: 04/06/2026
End Date: 02/16/2027
No New Submittals After: 03/24/2026
Max Submittals by Vendor: 2 Per Opening
Worksite Address: 6900 Atmore Drive Richmond VA 23225

Agency Interview Type: In Person Only
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Short Description:
Test / QA Lead

Candidates must be able to work and interview in-person.

Max vendor Rate 55.95

Complete Description:
Job Summary
The Test / QA Lead isresponsible for defining, managing, and executing the quality assurancestrategy 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 withdevelopment, product, and business stakeholders to mitigate risk and ensuresystem readiness.
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 in collaboration with development teams
• 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

RequiredQualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance
• 2+ years of experience in a QA Lead, Test Lead, or similar role
• 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 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

Working Conditions

• Occasional extended hours during critical testing cycles or releases

Participation in release planning and go-live activities

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