Quality Assurance Analyst 2

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Hanover, MD, USA
In-Office
145K-195K Annually
Mid level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Designs test strategies, reviews requirements, develops manual and automated test cases, executes functional, regression, performance, security, and compatibility testing, and manages defects through resolution. The role collaborates with development, design, product, and stakeholder teams, conducts quality audits, ensures compliance with standards, and recommends process improvements. May mentor junior QA staff and requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Summary Generated by Built In

Purpose and Impact:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst II is responsible for executing and designing test strategies with moderate independence. This role analyzes requirements, identifies defects, and contributes to improving quality processes. The QA Analyst II works closely with development teams and may mentor junior QA staff.

Work Schedule: The courses being supported are active from 0800-1700 M-F. Contract core hours are 1000-1400.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Maintain quality standards throughout the product lifecycle, from design to deployment.
  • Identify and resolve defects early to prevent costly rework or customer dissatisfaction.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, internal policies, and technical specifications.
  • Improve product reliability, usability, performance, security, and compatibility.
  • Provide feedback to development and design teams to enhance future releases.
  • Test Planning & Strategy: Developing test plans, defining scope, resources, schedule, and deliverables.
  • Requirements Review: Analyzing and validating product requirements to ensure completeness and clarity.
  • Test Case & Script Development: Creating detailed test cases and automated scripts for manual and automated testing.
  • Test Execution: Running tests across platforms, environments, and devices to verify functionality, performance, and security.
  • Defect Management: Identifying, documenting, prioritizing, and tracking defects until resolution.
  • Regression & Performance Testing: Ensuring new changes don’t break existing functionality and that systems perform well under load.
  • Collaboration: Working with developers, testers, product managers, and stakeholders to address issues and improve processes.
  • Quality Audits & Reviews: Monitoring processes, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
  • Continuous Improvement: Recommending process changes, automation, and quality enhancements to prevent future defects.

Security Clearance Required:

  • TS/SCI with Poly

Minimum Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 0–2 years of experience in quality assurance, testing, or related field
  • Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) or QA processes
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Basic computer skills (Excel, test tracking tools, etc.)

Minimum Years of Experience:

  • 3–5 years of experience in quality assurance or software testing

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with test automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, etc.)
  • Exposure to Agile/Scrum environments
  • Basic scripting or programming knowledge (Java, Python, etc.)
  • Familiarity with APIs and database validation

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.  Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.  

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

       

Compensation Details:

$145000 - $195000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.


Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

08/28/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • 0-2 years of experience in quality assurance, testing, or a related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance or software testing
  • Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle or QA processes
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Basic computer skills, including Excel and test tracking tools
  • TS/SCI with Poly clearance
  • Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium or Cypress
  • Exposure to Agile or Scrum environments
  • Basic scripting or programming knowledge, such as Java or Python
  • Familiarity with APIs and database validation

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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The Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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