Software QA Lead

Overview

i3 is searching for a Software QA Lead for the Missile Defense Agency Information Management and Software Services (AIMSS) effort. The Software QA Lead is responsible for developing and maintaining quality assurance process and standards within a software development team. This includes designing and implementing testing strategies, managing QA engineers, and ensuring that all MDA Directorate of Test (DT)  software meets quality standards before release. The Software QA lead plays a crucial role in identifying and resolving quality issues, often working closely with leadership, developers, and stakeholders.

 

MDA DT’s mission supports all testing activities including planning, logistics, analysis, and data management. The Software Lead will lead QA and team initiatives across multiple software applications that drive solutions towards successful implementation, delivery, and maintenance. A successful lead candidate will promote a culture of cross-functional, integrated development and QA teams focused on delivering regular value to the customer. They will remove blockers and unnecessary dependencies to accelerate development and delivery of valuable software for MDA in support of its data management mission.

Responsibilities

• Develops, manages, and leads embedded Quality Assurance engineers by providing advice, guidance, learning opportunities, feedback, and training.
• Support User Story development with leadership, Product Owners, developers, and stakeholders
• Support Example Mapping sessions to develop acceptance criteria, and test criteria for development teams
• Develop a quality assurance plan that integrates QA efforts among development teams
• Track and status Quality Assurance metrics to leadership and stakeholders
• Participate in multiple daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, and sprint retrospectives
• Coordinate with multiple development teams to ensure timely delivery of quality software products and implementation of QA processes within the SDLC
• Conduct internal audits to assess the effectiveness of the QA engineers.
• Support tailoring of processes for project requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train, mentor, and develop employees on quality systems and procedures.
• Represent the organization on quality-related matters to stakeholders and proposals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or related field. Additional experience may substitute for degree.
• Minimum 11 years of relevant experience in quality, and quality management, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Strong understanding of AS9100D, ISO 9001, and/or CMMI.
• Understanding of Project Management, DoD Contracting, and CMMI standards preferred.
• Active Secret clearance required. Must be able to maintain the security clearance required for this position.
• Must reside within a 75-mile radius of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville AL or be willing to relocate prior to start date.
• Ability to reliably commute to the office as business needs dictate.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
• Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
• Analyze information and respond appropriately.
• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
• Provide superior customer service. 
• Multi-task in a pleasant manner.
• Work well under pressure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pound