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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior QA Application Tester - **Company:** IntelliDyne - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Application Testing, Configuration Management, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Knowledge Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g8xub6 ## About the Role + 5+ years' experience managing the application testing and QA process + Experienced in quality management frameworks and standards such as CMMI, ITIL, and ISO + Self-starter, detail oriented with strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and analytical skills + Ability to drive implementation; influence and promote organizational innovation + Experienced in auditing processes, services, and management systems + Familiarization with technical terms related to System and Network Engineering + Ability to develop and deliver instructional guides and live training on processes and process assets + Ability to effectively prioritize multiple deadlines and adapt in a dynamic environment + Experienced with SharePoint and Microsoft Office, including Excel at an intermediate to advanced level + Experienced with functionality of configuration management software + Ability to demonstrate high integrity and appropriate judgment working with sensitive data + Ability to develop and deliver agendas, plans, processes, process assets, and reports accurately and on schedule + Experience in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of business processes and process assets + Must be able to travel to client site in Washington DC and pass the required background investigations to obtain appropriate clearance to work on sites, as required + Demonstrated ability to gain staff buy-in on quality program activities, as well as function as an ambassador of continuous process improvement + ISO 9001 and/or 20000-1 Requirements and Internal Auditor Certificates desired ## Description QA Management + Develop scripts and execute various functionality tests for several software applications to validate code changes before promoting to production. + Perform pre-audit planning and preparation activities + Conduct internal process, work product and service audits by evaluating software development and service performance and deliverables against process documentation, project schedule, and quality standards. + Perform a variety of technical and administrative activities related to the function of QA, including, but not limited to, scheduling, checklist development, report writing, facilitating root cause/lessons learned analysis, and internal/external presentations. + Analyze, compile, and report findings of non-compliance and provide recommendations for improvement. + Identify, log, escalate, and track issues, lessons learned, non-conformances, and corrective actions to closure + Identify opportunities for improvements, including the review and assessment of lessons learned + Support corporate, program management, and operations staff in developing and maintaining documented plans, procedures and other process assets + Assist in institutionalizing risk management best practices and implementation throughout the organization and on the programs + Prepare and maintain an annual QA plan + Prepare and maintain annual Process Improvement Plan for all test activities + Prepare and deliver QA personnel performance appraisals + Assist in proposal development + Provide QA support to protégé and small business partners of the company + Maintain vendor relationships (ISO auditors, CMMI consultants, etc.) and direct vendor activities during work engagements + Capture and analyze data and store the information according to records retention requirements + Analyze and report various measures to program and corporate management. + Provide scheduled and ad-hoc reports as requested + Ensure QA knowledge management tools are appropriately maintained Change Management + Evaluate change proposals to ensure related configuration items are addressed + Work with corporate, program, and operational managers to embed process, procedure, and practice changes + Support program Change Advisory Board (CAB) and Emergency CAB meetings and run such meetings for the corporate office + Establish change management model and produce standard change templates + Conduct post implementation review of authorized and implemented changes Configuration Management + Create and track configuration change proposals + Work with subject matter experts to ensure proposed configuration items (CIs) and CI modifications are correctly identified and documented for submittal to the change management process ## Related Videos - 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