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Quality Assurance Specialist, Journeyman
full-timeOdenton$92k - $166k

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Location

Odenton

Salary

$92k - $166k

Type

full-time

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About this role

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The National Security Sector (NSS) seeks qualified and trained Quality Assurance Specialist responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the program's quality assurance programs and systems. This role ensures that all products and services meet or exceed both internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements, safeguarding customer satisfaction and the company's reputation. The QA Specialist analyzes quality data, conducts surveys, and leads corrective action initiatives.

**Individual in this role will participate in a robust cross training program and be certified and willing to support surge requirements by serving in mission critical roles across the JOC, if required. This opportunity is in anticipation of a future contract award.
 

What you’ll be doing:

  • Establish quality standards: Develop and implement the company's overall quality assurance policies, procedures, and standards for products and services.
  • Team leadership: Manage, mentor, and train the quality assurance team, including QA engineers, analysts, and inspectors.
  • Oversee quality processes: Plan and manage the execution of product and service testing throughout the entire development and production lifecycle.
  • Conduct audits: Lead internal quality audits and participate in external regulatory and customer audits to ensure compliance.
  • Analyze data: Collect, analyze, and summarize quality data and metrics to track performance, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
  • Drive continuous improvement: Identify process gaps, perform root-cause analysis on defects, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
  • Regulatory compliance: Stay current on all relevant laws and industry regulations and ensure the program remains compliant.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including production, engineering, and product development, to address quality concerns
  • Supplier management: Liaise with suppliers and vendors to ensure that incoming materials meet quality standards.
  • Documentation and reporting: Prepare and present regular quality reports and findings to senior management and other stakeholders.

What does Leidos need from me?

  • Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with Polygraph is required. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Six plus years’ experience in Quality Assurance, or related fields, preferably within the DoD or Intelligence Community.  
  • BA/BS degree in Business Administration or related field.
  • Demonstrate strong working knowledge of quality frameworks and collaborative technologies (e.g., SharePoint, MS Teams, JIRA).
  • Demonstrated experience working in high-tempo, classified environments within DoD or intelligence agencies, and possess excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills with the ability to craft SOPs, TTPs, briefings, and executive documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively in support of USCYBERCOM J3 senior leadership.

Favorable if you have:

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field. 
  • Certified Quality Assurance training.
  • Intimate familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and operational environment. 
  • Deep experience implementing Quality, conducting process improvement initiatives, and best practices.

CORRS COSS

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

September 10, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Other facts

Tech stack
Quality Assurance,Data Analysis,Team Leadership,Regulatory Compliance,Process Improvement,Communication Skills,Collaboration,Auditing,Supplier Management,Documentation,Problem Solving,Root-Cause Analysis,Quality Standards,Training,Mentoring,Technical Writing

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1969

What you'll do

  • The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing quality assurance programs and systems to ensure products and services meet quality standards. This includes conducting audits, analyzing quality data, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Leidos pay for a Quality Assurance Specialist, Journeyman?

Leidos offers a competitive compensation package for the Quality Assurance Specialist, Journeyman role. The salary range is USD 92k - 167k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Quality Assurance Specialist, Journeyman do at Leidos?

As a Quality Assurance Specialist, Journeyman at Leidos, you will: the Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing quality assurance programs and systems to ensure products and services meet quality standards. This includes conducting audits, analyzing quality data, and driving continuous improvement initiatives..

Why join Leidos as a Quality Assurance Specialist, Journeyman?

Leidos is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company. The Quality Assurance Specialist, Journeyman role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Quality Assurance Specialist, Journeyman position at Leidos remote?

The Quality Assurance Specialist, Journeyman position at Leidos is based in Odenton, Maryland, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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