Quality Assurance Manager

Job Title:

Quality Assurance Manager

Job Category:
Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type:
Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Secret

Employee Type:
Regular

Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Type of Travel:
Local

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CACI is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to support our U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) customer. This position leads enterprise quality assurance efforts supporting Agile software development, Dev Sec Ops , and IT service delivery across a dynamic federal IT environment.

• Lead quality assurance activities across Agile software development projects.
• Establish and maintain quality standards throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and organizational standards, including NIST, OWASP, and Section 508.
• Review project deliverables and conduct quality reviews at key lifecycle milestones.
• Develop QA strategies supporting automated and manual testing.
• Oversee test planning, test case development, Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Partner with Agile teams to integrate quality practices into sprint planning, releases, and Dev Sec Ops  pipelines.
• Define and monitor automated quality gates using tools such as Sonar Qube, Fortify, CAST, or similar platforms.
• Develop dashboards and report quality metrics, including defect trends, test coverage, code quality, security findings, and release readiness.
• Present quality metrics and recommendations to program leadership and Government stakeholders.
• Maintain QA policies, standards, and supporting documentation.
• Deliver training on quality assurance processes, testing methodologies, and quality tools.
• Drive continuous process improvement through lessons learned, retrospectives, and Agile quality best practices.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience leading software quality assurance in Agile development environments.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Dev Sec Ops , and software testing practices.
• Experience implementing automated testing and software quality tools such as Sonar Qube, Fortify, CAST, Azure Dev Ops, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of secure software development principles and federal standards, including NIST and OWASP.
• Experience developing quality metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

• Agile certification (CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or equivalent).
• PMP, CSQE, ISTQB, or similar professional certification.
• Experience supporting Department of State or other federal civilian IT programs.
• Experience implementing Dev Sec Ops  or CI/CD quality practices in enterprise environments.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.