Quality Assurance Manager
CACI · Arlington, VA, US ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- QA
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Salary
- USD 94,400 – 198,200 / year
Oversee QA for federal IT projects, integrating security and compliance into Agile/DevSecOps pipelines, and reporting quality metrics to leadership and government stakeholders.
The Opportunity:
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, DevSecOps, and IT service delivery across a dynamic federal IT environment.
The successful candidate will collaborate with Development, Security, Operations, Project Managers, and Product Owners to establish software quality standards, oversee testing strategies, implement quality metrics, and drive continuous improvement throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). This role is instrumental in ensuring software solutions are secure, maintainable, testable, and compliant with applicable federal and organizational standards.
Responsibilities:
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 DevSecOps pipelines.
Define and monitor automated quality gates using tools such as SonarQube, 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.
Qualifications:
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), DevSecOps, and software testing practices.
Experience implementing automated testing and software quality tools such as SonarQube, Fortify, CAST, Azure DevOps, 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.
Desired:
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 DevSecOps or CI/CD quality practices in enterprise environments.
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
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.
An environment of trust.
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.
A focus on continuous growth.
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.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$94,400 - $198,200