Quality Assurance Analyst

ECS is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst to work remotely providing cybersecurity support for the work performed under this contract for NIH NIAID Enabling and Advancing Technologies (NEAT) . All other tasks are intended to facilitate the implementation and operation of Enterprise Clinical Information Systems. This engagement provides a spectrum of management, technologies development, applications/software engineering, bioinformatics support, and professional development.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon [contract win]. Salary Range: $70,000 - $110,000 The NIAID NEAT Quality Assurance Analyst will be responsible for providing technical and administrative direction for personnel performing software development tasks, including the review of work products for correctness, adherence to the design concept and to user standards, review of program documentation to assure government standards/requirements are adhered to, and for progress in accordance with schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative direction for personnel performing software development tasks, including the review of work products for correctness, adherence to the design concept and to user standards, review of program documentation to assure government standards/requirements are adhered to, and for progress in accordance with schedules.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and/or Quality Assurance Manager to ensure that problems are solved to the user’s satisfaction.
• Make recommendations, if needed, for approval of major systems installations.
• Prepare milestone status reports and deliveries/presentations on the system concept to colleagues, subordinates, and end user representatives.

Required Skills

• Minimum 3 years of quality assurance experience supporting Health IT software development initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security or related field.
• Active Public Trust or higher security clearance.
• Proficiency in establishing and maintaining quality control processes.
• Knowledge of determining resource requirements for quality control.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining quality levels throughout the software lifecycle.
• Ability to conduct effective formal and informal reviews.
• Familiarity with domestic and international regulatory and compliance requirements for clinical research.
• Familiarity with using the GAMP approach for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
• Understanding of regulatory inspection processes.
• Experience developing Computer Systems Validation/Computer Systems Assurance documentation.
• Competency in risk identification and management, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) management.
• Competency in verbal communication, technical written communication, and analytical skills.
• Reside within the Washington DC Metro area.
• Travel within the Washington DC Metro Area, and CONUS as needed.

Desired Skills

• Ability to lead, mentor, and guide engineering teams to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Familiar with HHS Enterprise Life Cycle (ELPC) methodology.

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law. Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven