Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Analyst

Planned Systems International • Richland, WA

3d • $106,663 - $162,688

About The Position

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Analyst in Richland, WA. This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD). Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities The SQA Analyst will be responsible for maintaining a software quality assurance (SQA) program that is in compliance with contractual standards. The primary software management standard is ASME NQA-1, a nuclear regulatory program with requirements similar to ISO 12207. The successful candidate for this position will: Have the ability to work both independently and with a team Have excellent verbal and written communication skills Under minimal supervision: Maintain and continually improve a software quality program that complies with NQA-1, DOE Order 414.1D, and other relevant standards Develop and maintain SQA templates, procedures, and training materials to meet contractual standards and business needs Provide technical guidance and support to HLMI software owners in development of requirements, software management plans, acceptance testing, and other aspects of the software lifecycle Provide oversight to ensure that assigned projects meet HLMI SQA standards, such as review and approval of software management plans, software testing, and ensuring consistency of data between documentation and databases Perform, or serve as subject matter expert in, software quality audits on Navarro-ATL software or vendors. Ensure software that is designed, changed, or purchased by HLMI meets NQA-1 requirements and other relevant regulatory standards, applying a risk-based graded approach Represent HLMI on Hanford boards related to SQA subject matter (e.g. configuration control) Monitor and maintain the validation status of all software Participate in the corrective action program for matters related to the scope of work Report metrics, trends, and potential issues to management Identify and implement initiatives for continuous improvement of the SQA system Author, review, edit, and approve SQA records Obtain and maintain all required internal qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, engineering, science, or a related discipline and 7 years of experience in software quality assurance, or an equivalency of education and experience
• Experience in software development, maintenance, and/or management.
• Familiarity with NQA-1 or ISO 12207 or comparable software quality systems
• Experience working within a quality system based on DOE Order 414.1D or other defined quality management standards
• Have the ability to work both independently and with a team
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, engineering, science, or a related discipline and 10 years of experience in software quality assurance
• Certification with the American Society for Quality as a Certified Software Quality Engineer
• Experience working with NQA-1 or ISO 12207 or comparable quality systems in a nuclear or similar regulated environment
• Experience with being audited, or performing audits

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continually improve a software quality program that complies with NQA-1, DOE Order 414.1D, and other relevant standards
• Develop and maintain SQA templates, procedures, and training materials to meet contractual standards and business needs
• Provide technical guidance and support to HLMI software owners in development of requirements, software management plans, acceptance testing, and other aspects of the software lifecycle
• Provide oversight to ensure that assigned projects meet HLMI SQA standards, such as review and approval of software management plans, software testing, and ensuring consistency of data between documentation and databases
• Perform, or serve as subject matter expert in, software quality audits on Navarro-ATL software or vendors.
• Ensure software that is designed, changed, or purchased by HLMI meets NQA-1 requirements and other relevant regulatory standards, applying a risk-based graded approach
• Represent HLMI on Hanford boards related to SQA subject matter (e.g. configuration control)
• Monitor and maintain the validation status of all software
• Participate in the corrective action program for matters related to the scope of work
• Report metrics, trends, and potential issues to management
• Identify and implement initiatives for continuous improvement of the SQA system
• Author, review, edit, and approve SQA records
• Obtain and maintain all required internal qualifications

Benefits

• PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses.
• The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested.
• We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level