QA/Test Automation Lead (VA, Alexandria)

RiVidium is seeking a QA/Test Automation Lead to support our planned MODES III team supporting Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP). This role supports IT, Cybersecurity, and Data Operations – Core Operations and helps deliver mission-focused outcomes for service members, families, and related stakeholders. Supports assigned PWS task area; provides subject matter expertise, operational execution, and measurable performance reporting aligned to task objectives. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead software quality assurance and testing activities supporting reliable delivery.
• Define test approaches, quality gates, and execution discipline across releases and changes.
• Coordinate with developers, engineers, and stakeholders on defect management and validation priorities.
• Support continuous improvement of testing processes, reporting, and delivery readiness.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant experience aligned to the role and labor category; openings may be filled at Lead (15+ yrs).
• Ability to satisfy applicable Government personnel security requirements for the assigned role. For IT and cybersecurity workforce positions, applicable DoD 8140 training and certification requirements will apply upon award.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills in a mission-focused delivery environment.
• Hands-on experience with tools, platforms, or engineering practices relevant to the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-native engineering, application delivery, automation, or reliability engineering, as applicable to the role.
• Familiarity with secure software delivery, testing, DevSecOps, or performance engineering practices.
• Experience supporting modernization efforts in regulated or mission-critical environments.

Work Setting

This role is expected to support work in the Alexandria, Virginia area, with on-site support at the DoD Mark Center or other customer-approved locations as required. Hybrid support in the Alexandria, Virginia area is expected, with on-site support as required by the customer.