Quality Assurance (QA) Consultant

We are seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Consultant to support a high-visibility IT project for a California state agency. The QA Consultant will be responsible for overseeing and guiding quality assurance efforts including test planning, traceability, risk tracking, and vendor coordination. This is a remote-first role, with occasional on-site presence in Sacramento, CA, as requested by the DMV.

WORKSITE: Remote (Pacific Time hours required); occasional onsite in Sacramento, CA upon request

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM PT

COMPENSATION: $65.00 -$70.00 per hour

ANTICIPATED START DATE: May 1, 2025, INITIAL TERM: 12 months
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Up to three (3) 6-month extensions

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Paid sick leave based on state regulations after 90 days of employment

• Medical, dental, and vision are offered after a waiting period (60% paid by Fortuna)

• Free TeleMedicine and Mental Health for all employees and their families

• Additional volunteer options such as Group Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Care, Short Term Disability

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Perform QA oversight across the project lifecycle including planning, risk/issue tracking, traceability, and test documentation

• Collaborate with state and third-party vendor teams to ensure QA compliance and deliverables

• Maintain and monitor risk logs, issue logs, and test execution plans

• Validate deliverables against project requirements and ensure quality control procedures are followed

• Create and manage QA documentation including test cases, traceability matrices, and defect logs

• Facilitate testing coordination, status reporting, and stakeholder communication

• Participate in QA reviews, audits, and readiness assessments

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Mandatory Qualifications (All Required):

• 5+ years QA experience with state/federal agencies and third-party vendors

• 5+ years QA experience (within the last 8 years) including work with risk/issue logs, traceability, testing, and deliverables

• 5+ years QA experience in large-scale public or private organizations

Desirable Qualifications (Preferred):

• 3+ years QA experience with California state agencies

• PMP, Scrum Master, or ITIL certifications

• Additional public sector QA experience

• Resume must include project details, duties, and references

CMAS Classification Match:

• Candidate must fit within the CMAS labor category (e.g., IT Consultant)

• Must include summary of duties, dates, education history, certifications, and reference contact details

Administrative Requirements:

• Must reside in the U.S.

• Must be available during Pacific Time business hours

• Must be willing and able to travel onsite to Sacramento if requested by the DMV

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship)

  • Acceptable statuses: U.S. Citizen, Green Card, or unrestricted EAD (H-4 EAD, asylum, refugee)

US Citizen, Green Card, or unrestricted EAD Required

Fortuna operates as a staffing agency that sources, screens, and presents potential candidates for employment opportunities on behalf of our clients.

Fortuna was founded in 2012 by practicing professionals with more than 50 combined years of experience. Our headquarters is in McClellan, California, with offices in Los Angeles and New York, and satellite offices in the Philippines and Israel. Fortuna is an active member of multiple California service agreements, including the CMAS, ITMSA (Tier 2), and CalPERS SpringFed Pool, as well as various municipalities and large corporation vendor pools.

Career Site: www.gofortuna.com