Software Quality Assurance Consultant

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Software Quality Assurance Consultantopportunity in Richland, WA to support DOE Hanford.Organization: AMSQWork Location: Work shall be conducted at the Hanford Field Office and the Hanford Site in Richland, WA. This position may be telework eligible.SCOPE OF WORKThe Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Site requires general support services for the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Project (WTP) to provide support in the following areas: Provide oversight support to external and internal auditing for safety and non-safety software efforts (perform as a qualified auditor in QAD independent audits, or surveillances). Overall, assist ORP in its efforts to manage and oversee the Projects in accordance with DOE Orders, Hanford procedures, and the ORP Quality Assurance Program Description in respect to software. Support by providing quality related oversight functions (perform as an oversight team member lead) to Federal Project Directors in their efforts to address performance issues and verify completion of facility milestones for software activities. Conduct reviews of Contractor actions to address DOE Inspector General (OIG) Recommendations for software issues. Conduct effectiveness reviews of Contractor actions and OIG Recommendations for software issues. Review and comment on new and revised QAD procedures and oversight reports to ensure the documents are of high technical quality. Review causal analysis and actions taken to prevent the recurrence for software conditions adverse to quality. Utilize excellent writing and communication skills in all interactions.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Education - BS/BA degree in engineering, science, technology, or business management. Experience - Nine (9) years of directly applicable successful experience as a management consultant or senior manager interfacing and working with organizational executives and senior management, or senior technical or business individuals, within government or industry on significant management, technical, or business issues. Highly experienced in Safety Quality Assurance (SQA) requirements as codified in Government Agencies Regulations and Orders, to ensure for safety and non-safety software engineering processes and methods meet established quality standards. Highly experienced in Safety and non-Safety Software QA Programs implementation Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate familiarity or relevant experience or ability to perform under Hanford or other government agency procedures Minimum of 10 years of experience in software quality assurance program implementation and oversight. Demonstrated experience with software quality assurance orders, guidance, consensus standards, and common industry practices. U.S. CitizenshipPREFERRED EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES Working level knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities and priorities. Working level knowledge of DOE Hanford processes and procedures. Working level knowledge of DOE's program management practices, policies, and procedures. Working level knowledge of Hanford's Quality Assurance programs. American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) or equivalent. Familiarity with or ability to learn/use other technology management tools employed at Hanford. Excellent communication responsiveness and customer service skills. Proficiency in Microsoft 365. Excellent knowledge of MS Word and Excel.CompensationSalary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $120,000 and $220,000 annually.Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careersEdgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATESFounded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates (Edgewater) is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREdgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers