QA Analyst Security Clearance

Position: QA Analyst with Security Clearance
About Concept Plus Concept Plus is a mission-focused technology solutions provider that transforms IT concepts into impactful solutions for federal agencies. Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, we bring the agility, responsiveness, and customer intimacy of a small business combined with the quality and infrastructure of a larger firm. Recognized as an award-winning Oracle partner, we have delivered innovative solutions across Defense, Intelligence, Civilian, Health IT, and Tribal sectors.

Our highly certified experts build systems that drive efficiency, accelerate modernization, and ensure mission outcomes with certainty. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid life insurance, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, performance bonuses, tuition reimbursement, unlimited training, and the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, flexible, and innovative environment. For more information, visit . About the role Concept Plus is seeking a CI/CD Dev Sec Ops  QA Analyst to support delivery for the REMIS (Reliability and Maintainability Information System) program.

This role integrates quality engineering practices across multiple teams, ensuring testing, validation, and quality assurance are embedded throughout the Dev Sec Ops  pipeline to enable coordinated, transparent, and continuous delivery across development, security, and operations. This position requires knowledge of Air Force IT processes and technology stack, including Dev Sec Ops  CI/CD pipelines, Cloud One environments, and Oracle/Java-based systems operating across classified and unclassified DISA and cloud environments.

The QA Analyst works across multiple Scrum teams and a Kanban-based Operations & Maintenance (O&M) workstream to ensure quality is continuously validated throughout delivery. Responsibilities include supporting automated testing, validating system functionality and performance, tracking defects, and ensuring deliverables meet defined quality standards and mission objectives. What you'll do
* Integrate quality assurance practices into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automated testing and validation occur at each stage of the delivery lifecycle
* Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks supporting unit, integration, system, and regression testing
* Collaborate with development and Dev Sec Ops  teams to ensure test automation is aligned with build and deployment processes
* Validate system functionality, performance, and security requirements across development, test, and production environments
* Ensure test coverage, traceability, and defect management are maintained within tools such as Jira and integrated Dev Sec Ops  platforms
* Support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) by enabling rapid feedback loops and minimizing manual testing dependencies
* Participate in Agile ceremonies, contributing to backlog refinement, sprint planning, and definition of done from a quality perspective
* Identify, document, and track defects, ensuring timely resolution and validation
* Support implementation of security testing practices (e.g., static/dynamic analysis, vulnerability scanning) within the pipeline
* Develop and maintain test data strategies and ensure data integrity across environments
* Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying bottlenecks, gaps, and opportunities to enhance quality and delivery efficiency
* Participate in SCRUM teams contributing to the development of test cases and overall testing strategies.
* Participate in Retrospectives to evaluate integrated teams' effectiveness and provide recommendations for improvements.
* Assist in statistical data analysis and reporting to evaluate system performance, identifying discrepancies or errors for resolution.
* Analyze system interfaces to ensure they work as expected across different platforms

Required Qualifications
* US Citizenship Required
* Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Secret Clearance
* DoD 8140 intermediate certification or DoD 8570 IAM Level II certifications or higher
* Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
* 5 years of experience as Quality Assurance Analyst supporting Agile software development in a CI/CD or Dev Sec Ops  environment
* Strong understanding of test automation frameworks and tools
* Experience integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., build validation, automated regression testing)
* Familiarity with Jira and test management integration for tracking test execution, defects, and traceability
* Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and modern Dev Sec Ops  practices
* Experience working in cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS or similar platforms)
* Knowledge of API testing, integration testing, and system testing methodologies

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working with Agile development teams of 20+ FTEs and be familiar with Agile methodologies.
* Experience supporting DoD or Air Force systems,…