Lifecycle Quality Analyst III – Scientific Applications

Description

GAMA-1 Technologies, LLC seeks an experienced Lifecycle Quality Analyst III – Scientific Applications to ensure quality across the full lifecycle of our scientific products and solutions in a remote environment. In this role, you will partner closely with scientists and technical teams to validate requirements, review documentation, and ensure compliance with quality standards. You will help translate scientific needs into testable requirements, manage verification and validation activities, and support audits and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates bring both QA expertise, a strong science background and the ability to communicate effectively with scientific end-users.

Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Essential functions/responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Work with stakeholders to facilitate technical coordination during the transition to operations phase.
• Plan tasks and align transition activities to project schedules and needs.
• Gather requirements and prepare Requirements Allocation Documents, ensuring complete traceability.
• Identify gaps, track actions, and coordinate across teams to mitigate risks.
• Prepare presentations and lead lifecycle reviews.
• Ensure compliance with established quality assurance standards and procedures during development and packaging.
• Support Agile-based software development efforts, participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Conduct lifecycle audits and risk assessments to identify gaps and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and project managers to ensure lifecycle documentation is complete, traceable, and compliant.
• Provide subject matter expertise on quality standards, validation processes, and best practices.
• Mentor and train junior QA staff and contribute to the development of quality management systems (QMS).
• Review and analyze scientific data, protocols, and documentation for accuracy, validity, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Information Security and Confidentiality Obligations

• Ensure adherence to organizational information security policies and procedures; actively participate in mandatory security awareness training; and manage confidential and sensitive information in accordance with company protocols and data protection standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology) with 4–8 years of experience in quality assurance, scientific analysis, or lifecycle management; or minimum of 6+ years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years of experience developing or integrating software for scientific applications (preferably Fortran/C/C++ in a Linux environment) to assess algorithm complexity and required effort.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles and Agile/DevOps methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience with quality management systems, risk assessments, and lifecycle documentation.
• Experience working in cross-disciplinary scientific or engineering teams, including collaboration with scientists, engineers, and project managers.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and scientific software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex scientific findings into clear recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong attention to detail, planning, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative code development practices.
• Familiarity with scientific data formats (e.g., NetCDF, GRIB2, BUFR, or HDF5) and the tools or libraries commonly used to process them. Scripting language experience (Python preferred).
• Experience with Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools.
• Understanding of Agile lifecycle processes and DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD concepts and practices.
• Certification in Quality (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer) or Project Management (e.g., PMP, CAPM) preferred.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Work environment

• This work will be completed in a remote environment.

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's and client facilities.

Travel required No Proficiency Requirement

• The employee is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all essential job functions, tools, and processes related to this position within the first 90 days of employment. This includes acquiring a thorough understanding of job-specific responsibilities, systems, and workflows as outlined during onboarding and training. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional training, reassessment, or other actions as deemed necessary by management.

Summary

GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more information click here.

ABOUT GAMA-1

GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on the utilization of industry and agency standards, establishment of standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.com

GAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), domestic violence victims, political orientation, status as a smoker or tobacco user, hairstyle, use of a service animal, education status, familial status, HIV/AIDS status, height, weight, reproductive healthcare decisions or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.