Software Quality Assurance Analyst

Software Quality Assurance Analyst (3705)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Analyst in Richland, WA.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award‑winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields.

This position supports Navarro‑ATL, located in Richland, WA, which operates, manages, and maintains the 222‑S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. The Navarro‑ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

The SQA Analyst will maintain a software quality assurance (SQA) program that complies with contractual standards. The primary software management standard is ASME NQA‑1, a nuclear regulatory program with requirements similar to ISO 12207.

• Have the ability to work both independently and with a team
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

• 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 Navarro‑ATL 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 Navarro‑ATL 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 Navarro‑ATL meets NQA‑1 requirements and other relevant regulatory standards, applying a risk‑based graded approach
• Represent Navarro‑ATL 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

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  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
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  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

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

Grade 18: $106,663 - $134,588

Grade 20: $129,063 - $162,688

Grade level offered will be based on business needs and the candidate’s education, training, and/or relevant experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; vacation/sick/holiday pay*.

* Based on eligibility rules

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Full‑time

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