Amentum is seeking a Software Testing Specialist to help test software and document software testing results to support our Naval customers at NSWC Dahlgren. You will be part of our growing systems & software engineering team and contribute to our diverse skillsets across multiple contracts.
We are looking for individuals to join our team atmosphere that are eager to make a difference. Successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills and interact directly with customers and engineering personnel. The ability to take direction and operate independently, as well as participate in team environments, is necessary for this support effort. While under COVID, remote support is maximized, but you must be available to report to Dahlgren as needed to supplement telecommuting. Desired experience in Configuration Management process and procedures to identify, document, and control the functional and physical characteristics of a software configuration item.
Responsibilities:
- Receive instructions and conduct software testing according to written procedures.
- Document results in a detailed way and provide accurate test reports. Provide technical configuration notes, support and guidance
- Media production and software testing Ensure the integrity and consistency of multiple CM Change Control Boards (CCBs)
- Provide CCB meeting support
- Prepare and provide agendas, minutes, notifications, and information packages Track action and decision items
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a pure science field and/or 3 years of job-related experience.
- Excellent technical acumen with analytical ability, and written communication skills; working knowledge of MS-Office and integrated software applications; one-year configuration management experience including data entry and report generation or similar in collegiate coursework; organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required.
- Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
- Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET US Government Clearance. Can start with an interim.
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 pure science field
- 3 years of job-related experience
- Configuration Management experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
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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.
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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.
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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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