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SAIC · 8 hours ago

Configuration Management & Quality Assurance (CM/QA) Specialist – Software Development

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a Configuration Management & Quality Assurance (CM/QA) Specialist to support a software development team working on mission-critical systems. This role involves managing software configuration and release processes while supporting quality assurance activities in alignment with CMMI-DEV standards.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Build and Release Management

Collect software changes from within the CM tool (currently Team Foundation Server), manage the build process, and create installation packages or “loads” for different environments. This includes creating and managing automated builds to support development and testing

Version Control

Utilize version control systems (TFS) and apply branching/merging strategies to maintain the integrity and traceability of all software components and documentation

Software Release Management

Collaborate with Application Leads and testing teams to ensure Agile process alignment and schedule compliance for software releases

Quality Assurance Support

Ensure compliance with program and company-established processes and procedures through process and product audits. Support CMMI-DEV activities and appraisal readiness. Generate Monthly Status Stoplight Reports (MSSR) and quarterly Technical Performance Metrics (TPM) for the SAIC Quality Engineering (QE) team

Process Improvement & Automation

Analyze and optimize CM and QA tools and processes through continuous improvement initiatives. Develop scripts to automate deployment, build, and testing tasks

Documentation and Reporting

Prepare reports on configuration management activities, test status, and QA findings for management and stakeholders

Metrics Management

Work closely with the Program Manager to develop and maintain meaningful monthly and quarterly metrics. Generate TPMs and other quality-related reports to support program performance tracking

Qualification

Software Configuration ManagementQuality AssuranceBuild Automation ToolsVersion Control SystemsCMMI Level 3 FamiliarityAgile MethodologiesScriptingProcess ImprovementMetrics ManagementCMQA CertificationDevSecOps PracticesAutomated Testing ToolsDocumentation SkillsCommunication Skills