Software Quality Assurance Director jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Software Quality Assurance Director directs and oversees the implementation of policies and procedures for the software quality assurance function. Evaluates and monitors tools, methodologies, and automation to ensure effective testing and identification of defects. Being a Software Quality Assurance Director oversees user acceptance, alpha, and beta testing efforts. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Software Quality Assurance Director reports to top management. The Software Quality Assurance Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Software Quality Assurance Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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QUALITY ASSURANCE SPEC (COMP SOFTWARE)
  • US Missile Defense Agency
  • Colorado, CO FULL_TIME
  • Duties

    As a QUALITY ASSURANCE SPEC (COMP SOFTWARE) at the NH-1910-3, some of your typical work assignments may include:

    • Assesses, evaluates, monitors, and manages resources to ensure acceptable hardware and software quality and mission assurance (QMA) standards and concepts are instilled within the Command & Control, Battle Management (C2BMC) workforce, programs, and developmental facilities.
    • Reviews proposed quality assurance policies, guidelines, and standards and recommends technical changes as needed. Evaluates proposed engineering approaches and designs, methods, and procedures for technical conformance and reliability, assessing adequacy of contractor's tools, standards implementation, and use of metrics.
    • Performs QMA technical assessments based on software and hardware criticality reviews. Investigates software and hardware failures. Reviews and verifies failure analysis and anomaly resolution.
    • Conducts or participates in audits, tests, or technical interchange meetings to assess processes and practices for compliance with QMA strategies, policies, agreements, and standards as well as inspect a product or to provide guidance, control, and processing logic in an integrated system.
    • Evaluates implementation of Agile/DevOps principles and practices by interacting with product owners and team members. Helps teams integrate quality assurance in the prioritization and construction of story boards and management of product backlogs.
    • Develops briefings and alternative courses of action and prepares detailed technical summaries, analyses, and reports outlining critical quality assurance issues and metrics which may affect the mission, goals, and sustainment of the C2BMC system.
    • Serves as a technical advisor on issues affecting program quality, mission assurance, and integration and insures that functions and operations are performed uniformly, economically, and in accordance with MDA policies and procedures.
    • Categorizes software and hardware criticality and verification methodology, and investigates design failures. Conducts and verifies failure analysis and anomaly resolution.

    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    • Must be a U.S. Citizen
    • Occasional Travel
    • Work Schedule: Full-time
    • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
    • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
    • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
    • Overtime: Occasionally
    • Tour of Duty: Flexible
    • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
    • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
    • Financial Disclosure: Required
    • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
    • Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance.
    • Employee is required to obtain a Foundational level certification in Engineering and Technical Management. Employee must obtain certification within 36 months of entry into position.
    • Employee must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.

    Qualifications

    You may qualify at the NH-03 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

    One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
    • Experience reviewing agile software development processes, methods, and techniques;
    • Experience applying quality and manufacturing hardware and/or software processes, procedures, regulations, and requirements; and
    • Experience applying technical theories and concepts related to weapon system design.

    Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.


    In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1910, series as listed below:

    Quality Assurance Series 1910 (opm.gov)

    A. Degree: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields related to the position.

    OR

    B. Experience: Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge in monitoring, controlling, or maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, production, or related areas. Examples include:
    • Reviewing production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements.
    • Reviewing written quality or inspection procedures for adequacy, and evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of quality/inspection systems, including sampling plans.
    • Analyzing quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system.
    • Verifying by test or inspection, using sampling inspection or intensive product inspection techniques, that products comply with requirements prior to acceptance.
    • Identifying inadequacies and requesting corrective action.
    • Computing data, summarizing results, and preparing reports or charts depicting pertinent relationships using statistical methods.
    • Investigating customer complaints and deficiency reports, and providing identification of causes to appropriate authorities.
    • Reading, interpreting, and applying technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals.
    • Reviewing and evaluating supply systems operations and procedures through periodic audits and surveillance inspections.

    Education

    Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

    All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

    GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

    FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

    Additional information

    Other Notes:

    ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires Acquisition Workforce Level Foundational Certification in Engineering and Technical Management prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 36 months after entry into this position.
    RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

    All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

    Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:
    https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

    Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))


    • Benefits

      A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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      Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

    • Quality assurance standards, principles, practices, procedures, and theories.
    • Agile software development processes, methods, and techniques.
    • Software qualification, regression testing, and inspections.
    • Quality audits, failure investigations and process improvements.
    • Communication (oral and written) skills.

    Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

    Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

    For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
    • Benefits

      A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

      Review our benefits

      Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    • Required Documents

      As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

      The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).

      Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

      The following documents are REQUIRED
      1. Your resume:

      • Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
      • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.," HRS per week and month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
      • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
      Please limit your résumé to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

      NOTE: The limit does not apply to cover letters, eligibility documents such as Standard Form (SF) 50, Military Spouse, DD Form 214, transcripts, etc.
      2. Transcripts
      • College transcript(s), required if qualifying based on education. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the lists of classes and credits earned.
      3. Veteran's Documents
      • If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents:
      • DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
      PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
      https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation 11-16-2020.pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q==

      Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist

      If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

      Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

      Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    • How to Apply

      To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

      The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

      To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.

      You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.

      You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.

      To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
      To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12293946.

      The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
      Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

      The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

      • OPM Equal Employment

      • Office of Equal Opportunity

      Reasonable Accommodation Policy
      Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a Case-by-Case basis.

      A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations:

      • When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job.
      • When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or to gain access to the workplace, And
      • When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to enjoy equal access to benefits and privileges of employment (e.g., details, trainings, office-sponsored events).

      - Disability Employment - Reasonable Accommodations

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      Financial Suitability

      Social Security number request

      Privacy Act

      Selective Service

      New employee probationary period

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      Agency contact information

      MDA Servicing Team

      Phone

      6146920299

      Fax

      6146931696

      Email

      DHRC-DMDAHR@DLA.MIL

      Address

      Missile Defense Agency
      Bldg 5222 Martin Rd
      Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
      US

      Next steps

      A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.

      The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

      REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.

      NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

      This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

    • Fair and Transparent

      The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

      • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
      • Reasonable accommodation policy
      • Financial suitability
      • Selective Service
      • New employee probationary period
      • Signature and false statements
      • Privacy Act
      • Social security number request

    Required Documents

    The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).

    Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

    The following documents are REQUIRED
    1. Your resume:

    • Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
    • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.," HRS per week and month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
    • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
    Please limit your résumé to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

    NOTE: The limit does not apply to cover letters, eligibility documents such as Standard Form (SF) 50, Military Spouse, DD Form 214, transcripts, etc.
    2. Transcripts
    • College transcript(s), required if qualifying based on education. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the lists of classes and credits earned.
    3. Veteran's Documents
    • If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents:
    • DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
    PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
    https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation 11-16-2020.pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q==

    Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


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    This job is open to

    • Military spouses

    • The public

      U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

    • Veterans

    Clarification from the agency

    All U.S. Citizens

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Software Quality Assurance Engineer - Colorado Springs, CO
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  • Colorado, CO FULL_TIME
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Quality Assurance Analyst
  • L3 Technologies
  • Colorado, CO FULL_TIME,OTHER
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Quality Assurance Analyst
  • Amyx, Inc.
  • Springs, CO FULL_TIME
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Quality Assurance Technician
  • Taylor Farms CO
  • Colorado, CO FULL_TIME
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Manager Quality Assurance
  • Extensible IT Solutions
  • Colorado, CO FULL_TIME
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Director Quality Management/Improvement
  • Elevance Health
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Anticipated End Date: 2024-04-01 Position Title: Director Quality Management/Improvement Job Description: Job Descriptio...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager, Fraud Detection and Member Resolution Escalation Team
  • USAA
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Why USAA? At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military member...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director Critical Care
  • CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • USD $52.96/Hr. to USD $89.35/Hr.Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region: CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is c...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Additional Information #UrgentlyHiring Overview Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner ma...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Assurance Advisor I-Bank
  • USAA
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Why USAA? Lets do something that really matters. At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial secur...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse - PRN
  • BrightStar Care
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • The Registered Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing and is responsible for providing home health clinical services. ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Director
  • Peer Connect
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Job Description Job Description The Clinical Director will oversee the adequacy, appropriateness, and quality of client ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Practice Manager
  • South Routt Medical Center
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Job Description Job Description The South Routt Medical Center is searching for an outstanding Practice Manager to join ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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