Posted August 08, 2026
Requirements & QA Analyst w/Top Secret Clearance
A3 Consulting, LLC
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States 20837
Full Time
Reference: 286330947
Requirements & QA Analyst w/Top Secret Clearance
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
A3 Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented Requirements & QA Analyst to join our team supporting a critical DoD Insider Threat program. If you enjoy serving as the essential bridge between mission stakeholders and software development teams and are passionate about the Insider Threat missions, this role is for you!
In this job you will:
- You will be a key driver of the Software Development Lifecycle, ensuring we build the right solution and that it works flawlessly.
- Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the Development Team to elicit, analyze, and translate mission needs into clear, testable user stories and technical requirements.
- Maintain and refine the Product Backlog in collaboration with the Product Owner to prioritize features, enhancements, and bug fixes.
- Develop visual aids, such as wireframes, process flows, and mockups, to effectively communicate requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Support the full testing lifecycle, including User Acceptance, Regression, and Smoke Testing for each software release.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate that developed functionality meets all acceptance criteria and user expectations.
- Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for software defects, documenting issues with precision and clarity for the Development Team.
- Champion the user's perspective throughout the entire SDLC, ensuring the final product is intuitive, effective, and directly supports the Insider Threat mission.
- Collaborate closely with Developers, Program Managers, and government clients to ensure a shared understanding of requirements and a smooth development process.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
- 3-5 years of direct experience within the Department of Defense (DoD). This domain knowledge is essential.
- Direct experience writing requirements and/or test cases for custom applications on the ServiceNow platform.
- 3-5 years of combined experience in software quality assurance and/or business/requirements analysis.
- Demonstrated expertise working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to perform root cause analysis on complex software issues.
Desired Qualifications:
- SAFe, CSM, ISTQB, or other Agile/QA certifications.
- Experience using Jira and/or ServiceNow Agile Development for backlog management.
- Experience with automated testing tools such as Playwright, Selenium, or similar frameworks.
Security Clearance:
- Active Top Secret Clearance Required.
Location:
- Remote (DC Metro Area)
Salary Range:
- The salary range of this position is $130,000 - $146,000 commensurate with experience and achievement.
Benefit Information:
A3 Consulting offers a robust benefits package to include but not limited to medical, dental, and vision benefits, flexible spending and health savings accounts, group life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off, 401k match, paid parental leave, professional development.
A3 Consulting offers a robust benefits package to include but not limited to medical, dental, and vision benefits, flexible spending and health savings accounts, group life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off, 401k match, paid parental leave, professional development.
About A3 Consulting:
A3 Consulting LLC is a leading management and technology firm that specializes in providing innovative solutions to solve the pressing challenges of our Federal government and Department of Defense customers. With a proven track record of delivering mission-critical solutions and exceptional performance, we are committed to ensuring that our intelligent automation and technology offerings remain competitive in the rapidly evolving defense marketplace.
A3 Consulting LLC is a leading management and technology firm that specializes in providing innovative solutions to solve the pressing challenges of our Federal government and Department of Defense customers. With a proven track record of delivering mission-critical solutions and exceptional performance, we are committed to ensuring that our intelligent automation and technology offerings remain competitive in the rapidly evolving defense marketplace.
A3 Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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