Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Analyst

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is hiring for a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Analyst in Richland, WA.

This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

The SQA Analyst will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a software quality assurance (SQA) program that is in compliance with contractual standards to include NQA-1, DOE QSM, ISO 17025, ISO/IEEE, etc. requirements and other relevant regulatory drivers.

The successful candidate for this position will:

Have the ability to work both independently and with a team
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Develop and maintain a SQA program that is in compliance with NQA-1, DOE QSM, ISO 17025, ISO/IEEE, etc.
• Maintain and enhance SQA templates to meet contractual standards and business needs
• Author, change, and update HLMI SQA procedures
• Assist HLMI personnel with generating SQA documentation destined for applications/spreadsheets and HISI registration
• Represent HLMI on various software-related boards
• Author, review, edit, and complete final approval of HLMI SQA records
• Monitor and maintain the validation status of all software
• Address and resolve open corrective actions related to SQA
• Report metrics, trends, potential issues, and improvement initiatives to management on the SQA program
• Identify and implement initiatives for continuous improvement of the SQA system
• Ensure software that is designed, changed, or purchased by HLMI meets NQA-1 requirements and other relevant regulatory standards
• Ensure all SQA records are well organized, clear, and able to withstand audits both externally and internally
• Have sufficient knowledge on the SQA procedures and records that support product design, validation, and operation throughout the software lifecycle in order to be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) during audits
• Ensure (retroactively) all current software records have complete life cycle and requirements traceability records
• Obtain all required internal qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Science, or related field and 7 years of experience working in software quality assurance under NQA-1 requirements (related experience may be substituted), or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Familiarity with ISO Quality System requirements
• Prior experience working in an analytical laboratory environment
• Prior experience with laboratory management information systems (LIMS)

Grade 18: $106,663 - $134,588

The grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidate's education, training, and/or relevant experience.

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.