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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Quality Assurance Manager to support our Tolling Operations Team!
This position will sit out of our Richmond, VA office.
JOB SUMMARY
Primary responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) include leading 405 Express Lane team to meet all project requirements related to quality and providing assurance to the Authority that the Work of the WSP team is in accordance with the Quality Management Plan (QMP). The QAM ensures consistent quality during the Operations and Maintenance Phase per the QMP. Oversees development, implementation, and ongoing management of the QMP and all other quality related documentation. The QAM will directly supervise the quality team in the performance of their daily duties for the project as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures.
Your Impact
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes, procedures and approaches outlined in the QMP
- Monitor and track quality actions as a goal towards continuous improvement on the project
- Provide a quality assurance review of deliverables and to provide comments to the originator prior to submittal to the Authority
- Review operational and performance measure/KPI reports generated on the project that are used to monitor and track overall quality and adherence to the QMP on a daily, weekly, monthly, etc. basis
- Develop, update, and maintain the QMP
- Perform audits identified for the project
- Train personnel on the implementation of the QMP as it directly relates to their job duties
- Attend all relevant project meetings and meetings with the Authority
- Develop and maintain quality related reports
- Analyze data relevant to all aspects of the overall project performance and to provide information to the management team on lessons learned that can lead to continuous improvement
- Ensure the quality team is properly staffed and trained
- Evaluate quality staff performance; provide direction and guidance as appropriate
- Participate on the Change Control Board as part of Configuration Management for the BOS
- Review Customer Satisfaction Surveys and develop strategies for continuous improvement
- Perform surveillances on the BOS and CSC Operations on a regular basis
- Ensure all quality records are tracked and properly stored per the project requirements
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and under strict deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion properly
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Should possess an above average skill ability and knowledge of PC computers. The ability to develop, create, and utilize spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel) and word processing software (Microsoft Word) on a daily basis. The individual should possess the skills and ability to learn and utilize new software products as introduced by the organization
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence and staff memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to clients and other employees of the organization. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common project reports and documents. Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups
- Must be able to pass background and drug screenings
- Ability to achieve and maintain departmental performance standards
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
- Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
- Must be able to lift, carry, walk, and stand
- Vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information
- Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication
- Daily use of computer and keyboard, standard office equipment and telephone
- Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer
- Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment
- Noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of quality personnel teams including subcontractors for the project. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years as Quality Assurance Manager on projects of a similar scope to the services on the 405EL Project
- Three (3) years of experience in toll back-office systems (BOS) and customer service center (CSC) operations
- Two (2) years of experience in Quality Assurance
- Specialized training and/or certification in quality management
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
- Expected Salary: $85,000 - $105,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Quality Assurance Manager to support our Tolling Operations Team!
This position will sit out of our Richmond, VA office.
JOB SUMMARY
Primary responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) include leading 405 Express Lane team to meet all project requirements related to quality and providing assurance to the Authority that the Work of the WSP team is in accordance with the Quality Management Plan (QMP). The QAM ensures consistent quality during the Operations and Maintenance Phase per the QMP. Oversees development, implementation, and ongoing management of the QMP and all other quality related documentation. The QAM will directly supervise the quality team in the performance of their daily duties for the project as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures.
Your Impact
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes, procedures and approaches outlined in the QMP
- Monitor and track quality actions as a goal towards continuous improvement on the project
- Provide a quality assurance review of deliverables and to provide comments to the originator prior to submittal to the Authority
- Review operational and performance measure/KPI reports generated on the project that are used to monitor and track overall quality and adherence to the QMP on a daily, weekly, monthly, etc. basis
- Develop, update, and maintain the QMP
- Perform audits identified for the project
- Train personnel on the implementation of the QMP as it directly relates to their job duties
- Attend all relevant project meetings and meetings with the Authority
- Develop and maintain quality related reports
- Analyze data relevant to all aspects of the overall project performance and to provide information to the management team on lessons learned that can lead to continuous improvement
- Ensure the quality team is properly staffed and trained
- Evaluate quality staff performance; provide direction and guidance as appropriate
- Participate on the Change Control Board as part of Configuration Management for the BOS
- Review Customer Satisfaction Surveys and develop strategies for continuous improvement
- Perform surveillances on the BOS and CSC Operations on a regular basis
- Ensure all quality records are tracked and properly stored per the project requirements
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and under strict deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion properly
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Should possess an above average skill ability and knowledge of PC computers. The ability to develop, create, and utilize spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel) and word processing software (Microsoft Word) on a daily basis. The individual should possess the skills and ability to learn and utilize new software products as introduced by the organization
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence and staff memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to clients and other employees of the organization. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common project reports and documents. Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups
- Must be able to pass background and drug screenings
- Ability to achieve and maintain departmental performance standards
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
- Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
- Must be able to lift, carry, walk, and stand
- Vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information
- Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication
- Daily use of computer and keyboard, standard office equipment and telephone
- Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer
- Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment
- Noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of quality personnel teams including subcontractors for the project. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years as Quality Assurance Manager on projects of a similar scope to the services on the 405EL Project
- Three (3) years of experience in toll back-office systems (BOS) and customer service center (CSC) operations
- Two (2) years of experience in Quality Assurance
- Specialized training and/or certification in quality management
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
- Expected Salary: $85,000 - $105,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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Frame your credentials for U.S. specialty occupation
Your Australian three-year bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes. Make sure your resume explicitly names your degree field and maps it to QA engineering or software quality disciplines.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for QA, software testing, or quality engineering roles. Prior LCA filings signal that a company already understands the E-3 sponsorship process.
Clarify the E-3 filing timeline before accepting an offer
Your employer must file the LCA with DOL before your consulate appointment can proceed. Build at least three to four weeks for LCA certification into your start date negotiation so neither side is caught short.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Once you have a job offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork from start to consulate appointment. This is especially useful if your employer has no in-house immigration counsel familiar with the E-3.
Prepare QA-specific documentation proving specialty occupation
Consular officers assess whether your QA Lead role genuinely requires a degree in a specific field. Bring your employer's job description, your degree certificate, and any certifications like ISTQB to demonstrate the theoretical and technical nature of the work.
Address job-duty mismatches before your interview
If your offer letter describes duties that sound more like general project management than QA engineering, work with your employer to revise it. USCIS and consular officers both look for role descriptions that tie directly to a qualifying degree field.
E-3 Visa QA Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find QA Lead jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces QA Lead roles at U.S. employers who are open to E-3 sponsorship, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never heard of the visa. Filtering by role and visa type gets you to relevant opportunities without wading through listings that require permanent work authorization.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a QA Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Generic QA coordinator positions that accept any degree field are harder to qualify. Roles with titles like QA Lead, Senior QA Engineer, or Quality Engineering Manager, where degree-level technical knowledge is a genuine requirement, consistently meet the specialty occupation standard.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for QA Lead roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but it has a significant structural advantage: there's no lottery. H-1B visa selection is randomized each April, and cap-subject registrations aren't guaranteed a slot. With the E-3, you apply directly at a U.S. consulate in Australia once your employer has a certified LCA. The two-year validity period renews indefinitely as long as you hold a qualifying job offer.
Can I change employers after starting on an E-3 as a QA Lead?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA and a new visa stamp or change of status. You don't need to return to Australia if you're already in the U.S., but you can't start work with the new employer until the new LCA is certified by DOL. Build that processing window, typically seven to ten business days for standard LCA certification, into your transition timeline.