Quality Assurance Manager

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:

• Bachelors 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 youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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 nations 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: