Quality Analyst Jobs in Maryland
Quality Analyst jobs in Maryland are concentrated in defense contracting, federal health agencies, life sciences, and cybersecurity, making the state one of the more active markets on the East Coast for this role at every level from entry-level to senior. The heaviest hiring is in and around Baltimore, Rockville, and the suburbs of the D.C. metro, where employers like Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services maintain large operations. The most consistent demand is in software quality assurance, regulatory compliance quality, and quality engineering for medical devices or government systems. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Title: IT Quality Assurance Analyst, Senior – Automation & AI Testing
Location: Rockville, MD (Hybrid – Minimum 3 Days Onsite)
Clearance: Ability to Obtain Public Trust
Sponsorship: No sponsorship assistance is available for this position.
Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced IT Quality Assurance Analyst, Senior – Automation & AI Testing to support a federal client's UI Modernization initiatives. This position will play a key role in ensuring the quality, security, reliability, and performance of modernized applications through a combination of manual testing, automated testing, and AI-assisted quality assurance practices.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with software quality assurance, test automation, Agile/SCRUM delivery, and modern testing technologies. A key focus of this position will be leveraging Subject7, a cloud-based codeless test automation platform, to develop, execute, maintain, and expand automated test coverage.
The Senior QA Analyst will also explore and apply AI-assisted testing capabilities to improve test case development, identify potential defects earlier, increase regression coverage, and improve the efficiency of the overall software testing lifecycle.
This role requires close collaboration with software engineers, developers, federal stakeholders, contractors, and state IT teams throughout the development and release lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Test Automation & Subject7
- Develop, execute, maintain, and enhance automated test suites using Subject7, Selenium, Cypress, and other applicable test automation technologies.
- Use Subject7's codeless automation capabilities to increase automated test coverage across UI modernization applications.
- Create reusable automated test cases covering functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end business scenarios.
- Evaluate existing manual test cases and identify opportunities for conversion to automated testing.
- Maintain automation scripts as applications, interfaces, business requirements, and workflows evolve.
- Analyze automated test results, investigate failures, and coordinate defect resolution with development teams.
- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD and DevOps workflows where applicable.
AI-Assisted Testing
- Leverage AI-assisted testing and automation capabilities to improve test design, execution, analysis, and defect identification.
- Use AI-enabled approaches to assist with test case generation, test coverage analysis, regression testing, and identification of potential quality risks.
- Evaluate opportunities to use AI to reduce repetitive manual QA activities and accelerate testing cycles.
- Apply appropriate human validation and QA controls when using AI-generated or AI-assisted test artifacts.
- Identify emerging AI testing tools and techniques that could improve testing accuracy, efficiency, and coverage.
Manual , Functional, & End-to End Testing
- Conduct comprehensive manual and automated testing of UI modernization applications.
- Execute functional, regression, integration, system, security, performance (required), and end-to-end testing.
- Validate application workflows, user interfaces, system integrations, and data processing.
- Perform UI/UX testing to ensure web applications function consistently and meet business requirements.
- Validate secure data transfers and interfaces across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
- Perform regression testing following releases, enhancements, patches, and configuration changes.
Quality Assurance & Defect Management
- Develop comprehensive test plans, test scenarios, test cases, test scripts, and acceptance criteria.
- Create detailed defect reports documenting expected results, actual results, severity, reproduction steps, and supporting evidence.
- Track defects through resolution and perform retesting after fixes are implemented.
- Peer review test plans and test cases created by QA and development teams.
- Monitor test coverage, defect trends, test execution results, and application readiness.
- Recommend improvements to QA standards, testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and testing processes.
Agile / SCRUM Collaboration
- Participate as an active member of Agile/SCRUM teams alongside federal staff, contractors, developers, and state IT representatives.
- Participate in Sprint Planning, daily SCRUM activities, demonstrations, release activities, and Retrospectives.
- Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to define acceptance criteria and develop effective testing strategies.
- Communicate testing progress, defects, risks, dependencies, and application readiness throughout each Sprint.
- Provide recommendations during Retrospectives to improve quality and integrated team performance.
Performance, Security & Data Validation
- Support testing of system performance, application security, data processing, and secure system-to-system transfers.
- Analyze system interfaces and validate functionality across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
- Assist with statistical analysis and reporting to identify system discrepancies, performance issues, and quality trends.
- Validate application behavior associated with identity verification and other integrated services where applicable.
- Provide Tier 3 technical support for application performance, functionality, testing, and user acceptance issues.
- Perform root-cause analysis and assist technical teams in resolving complex application defects.
- Identify opportunities to increase automation coverage and reduce repetitive manual testing.
- Evaluate and implement new testing technologies, including codeless automation and AI-assisted QA tools.
- Help mature the client's overall testing strategy, automation framework, and software quality lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5 - 7+ years of software quality assurance/testing experience with both manual and automated testing.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing automated test cases and regression suites.
- Experience with Subject7 or comparable codeless/low-code test automation platforms strongly preferred.
- Experience with automated testing technologies such as Selenium, QTP/UFT, Subject7, or comparable frameworks.
- Experience or demonstrated knowledge of AI-assisted software testing and test automation.
- Strong knowledge of test planning, test case development, regression testing, defect management, and software QA methodologies.
- Experience with defect and test-management technologies such as Jira, TestRail, or comparable tools.
- Experience working in Agile/SCRUM software development environments.
- Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD testing pipelines.
- Experience testing applications deployed in AWS, Azure, cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments.
- Understanding of application security testing, performance testing, system integration testing, and data validation.
- Experience with UI/UX and web application testing.
- Knowledge of configuration management, database management, and technical troubleshooting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to document and communicate testing results, defects, and technical issues.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-contractor and multi-stakeholder environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with Subject7 test automation.
- Experience implementing or expanding AI-assisted testing automation.
- Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience supporting federal government IT modernization initiatives.
- Experience testing User experience, identity verification, or similar government applications.
- Experience working directly with federal and state government stakeholders.
- Experience with application modernization, cloud migration, or digital transformation initiatives.
- Experience developing QA metrics, automation coverage reports, defect dashboards, and release-readiness reporting.
- ISTQB, CSTE, or other recognized software testing certification preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
The projected compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $120,000 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.
LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.
Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at hr@lcginc.com.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fraudulent job offers using LCG's name. LCG will never request payment-related details or advancement of money during the application process. Legitimate communication will only come from lcginc.com or system@hirebridgemail.com emails, not free commercial services like Gmail or WhatsApp. If you receive suspicious emails asking for payment or personal information, contact us immediately at hr@lcginc.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruiting
LCG may use artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated technologies to support portions of the recruiting and hiring process, including resume review, candidate matching, interview scheduling, skills assessment, and other administrative functions. AI-assisted tools are used solely to support our hiring process and do not independently determine employment outcomes. Final hiring decisions are made by trained hiring professionals following a comprehensive review of each candidate's qualifications. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and strive to ensure our hiring practices are fair, transparent, and compliant with applicable laws. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.
Job Title: IT Quality Assurance Analyst, Senior – Automation & AI Testing
Location: Rockville, MD (Hybrid – Minimum 3 Days Onsite)
Clearance: Ability to Obtain Public Trust
Sponsorship: No sponsorship assistance is available for this position.
Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced IT Quality Assurance Analyst, Senior – Automation & AI Testing to support a federal client's UI Modernization initiatives. This position will play a key role in ensuring the quality, security, reliability, and performance of modernized applications through a combination of manual testing, automated testing, and AI-assisted quality assurance practices.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with software quality assurance, test automation, Agile/SCRUM delivery, and modern testing technologies. A key focus of this position will be leveraging Subject7, a cloud-based codeless test automation platform, to develop, execute, maintain, and expand automated test coverage.
The Senior QA Analyst will also explore and apply AI-assisted testing capabilities to improve test case development, identify potential defects earlier, increase regression coverage, and improve the efficiency of the overall software testing lifecycle.
This role requires close collaboration with software engineers, developers, federal stakeholders, contractors, and state IT teams throughout the development and release lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Test Automation & Subject7
- Develop, execute, maintain, and enhance automated test suites using Subject7, Selenium, Cypress, and other applicable test automation technologies.
- Use Subject7's codeless automation capabilities to increase automated test coverage across UI modernization applications.
- Create reusable automated test cases covering functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end business scenarios.
- Evaluate existing manual test cases and identify opportunities for conversion to automated testing.
- Maintain automation scripts as applications, interfaces, business requirements, and workflows evolve.
- Analyze automated test results, investigate failures, and coordinate defect resolution with development teams.
- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD and DevOps workflows where applicable.
AI-Assisted Testing
- Leverage AI-assisted testing and automation capabilities to improve test design, execution, analysis, and defect identification.
- Use AI-enabled approaches to assist with test case generation, test coverage analysis, regression testing, and identification of potential quality risks.
- Evaluate opportunities to use AI to reduce repetitive manual QA activities and accelerate testing cycles.
- Apply appropriate human validation and QA controls when using AI-generated or AI-assisted test artifacts.
- Identify emerging AI testing tools and techniques that could improve testing accuracy, efficiency, and coverage.
Manual , Functional, & End-to End Testing
- Conduct comprehensive manual and automated testing of UI modernization applications.
- Execute functional, regression, integration, system, security, performance (required), and end-to-end testing.
- Validate application workflows, user interfaces, system integrations, and data processing.
- Perform UI/UX testing to ensure web applications function consistently and meet business requirements.
- Validate secure data transfers and interfaces across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
- Perform regression testing following releases, enhancements, patches, and configuration changes.
Quality Assurance & Defect Management
- Develop comprehensive test plans, test scenarios, test cases, test scripts, and acceptance criteria.
- Create detailed defect reports documenting expected results, actual results, severity, reproduction steps, and supporting evidence.
- Track defects through resolution and perform retesting after fixes are implemented.
- Peer review test plans and test cases created by QA and development teams.
- Monitor test coverage, defect trends, test execution results, and application readiness.
- Recommend improvements to QA standards, testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and testing processes.
Agile / SCRUM Collaboration
- Participate as an active member of Agile/SCRUM teams alongside federal staff, contractors, developers, and state IT representatives.
- Participate in Sprint Planning, daily SCRUM activities, demonstrations, release activities, and Retrospectives.
- Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to define acceptance criteria and develop effective testing strategies.
- Communicate testing progress, defects, risks, dependencies, and application readiness throughout each Sprint.
- Provide recommendations during Retrospectives to improve quality and integrated team performance.
Performance, Security & Data Validation
- Support testing of system performance, application security, data processing, and secure system-to-system transfers.
- Analyze system interfaces and validate functionality across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
- Assist with statistical analysis and reporting to identify system discrepancies, performance issues, and quality trends.
- Validate application behavior associated with identity verification and other integrated services where applicable.
- Provide Tier 3 technical support for application performance, functionality, testing, and user acceptance issues.
- Perform root-cause analysis and assist technical teams in resolving complex application defects.
- Identify opportunities to increase automation coverage and reduce repetitive manual testing.
- Evaluate and implement new testing technologies, including codeless automation and AI-assisted QA tools.
- Help mature the client's overall testing strategy, automation framework, and software quality lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5 - 7+ years of software quality assurance/testing experience with both manual and automated testing.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing automated test cases and regression suites.
- Experience with Subject7 or comparable codeless/low-code test automation platforms strongly preferred.
- Experience with automated testing technologies such as Selenium, QTP/UFT, Subject7, or comparable frameworks.
- Experience or demonstrated knowledge of AI-assisted software testing and test automation.
- Strong knowledge of test planning, test case development, regression testing, defect management, and software QA methodologies.
- Experience with defect and test-management technologies such as Jira, TestRail, or comparable tools.
- Experience working in Agile/SCRUM software development environments.
- Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD testing pipelines.
- Experience testing applications deployed in AWS, Azure, cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments.
- Understanding of application security testing, performance testing, system integration testing, and data validation.
- Experience with UI/UX and web application testing.
- Knowledge of configuration management, database management, and technical troubleshooting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to document and communicate testing results, defects, and technical issues.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-contractor and multi-stakeholder environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with Subject7 test automation.
- Experience implementing or expanding AI-assisted testing automation.
- Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience supporting federal government IT modernization initiatives.
- Experience testing User experience, identity verification, or similar government applications.
- Experience working directly with federal and state government stakeholders.
- Experience with application modernization, cloud migration, or digital transformation initiatives.
- Experience developing QA metrics, automation coverage reports, defect dashboards, and release-readiness reporting.
- ISTQB, CSTE, or other recognized software testing certification preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
The projected compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $120,000 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.
LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.
Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at hr@lcginc.com.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fraudulent job offers using LCG's name. LCG will never request payment-related details or advancement of money during the application process. Legitimate communication will only come from lcginc.com or system@hirebridgemail.com emails, not free commercial services like Gmail or WhatsApp. If you receive suspicious emails asking for payment or personal information, contact us immediately at hr@lcginc.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruiting
LCG may use artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated technologies to support portions of the recruiting and hiring process, including resume review, candidate matching, interview scheduling, skills assessment, and other administrative functions. AI-assisted tools are used solely to support our hiring process and do not independently determine employment outcomes. Final hiring decisions are made by trained hiring professionals following a comprehensive review of each candidate's qualifications. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and strive to ensure our hiring practices are fair, transparent, and compliant with applicable laws. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.
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Quality Analyst Job Market in Maryland
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Medical Devices
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality analyst jobs across Maryland.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, life sciences, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with test case development, defect tracking, and QA documentation
- Familiarity with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or CMMI frameworks
- Proficiency with tools like JIRA, TestRail, or equivalent test management and bug-tracking software
- Experience in a regulated industry such as defense, healthcare IT, or medical devices
- Strong written communication skills for writing test plans, reports, and compliance documentation
Quality Analyst Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality analyst in Maryland?
Most quality analyst positions in Maryland require a bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, engineering, or life sciences. Maryland does not issue a state license specifically for quality analysts, but employers in regulated sectors like medical devices or federal contracting often expect credentials such as the Certified Quality Auditor or Certified Software Quality Engineer from ASQ. Building experience through internships with Maryland's large defense or health IT contractors strengthens a candidate's profile considerably.
Which companies hire quality analysts in Maryland?
Maryland quality analyst roles are posted by JLG, PVD, and FINRA and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Maryland's concentration of federal contractors and regulated life sciences companies means consistent year-round demand from both large primes and their subcontractors across the Baltimore-Washington corridor.
Which Maryland cities have the most quality analyst jobs?
Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville account for the most quality analyst openings in Maryland right now. Baltimore drives demand through its hospital networks and life sciences employers, while Rockville and the D.C. suburbs reflect the dense presence of federal agencies, health IT firms, and government contractors that need quality and compliance specialists close to their prime clients.
Are there remote quality analyst jobs in Maryland?
Yes, and more than many technical roles. About 67% of quality analyst openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based and documentation-heavy nature of much QA work. Software quality assurance and compliance-focused roles tend to be the most remote-compatible, while positions involving hands-on hardware inspection or on-site government facility access typically require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a quality analyst in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for QA analyst associate or junior tester roles at Maryland's mid-size federal IT and health technology contractors, which regularly onboard candidates from software support, technical writing, or business analyst backgrounds. Employers like SAIC and GDIT run entry-level associate programs in the greater D.C. and Baltimore market. Earning an ISTQB Foundation certification or completing a structured QA bootcamp strengthens an application significantly when direct experience is thin.
Where can I find and apply to quality analyst jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to quality analyst jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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