Quality Analyst Jobs in Virginia
Quality Analyst jobs in Virginia concentrate in defense contracting, federal IT services, life sciences, and manufacturing, with the market ranking among the most active on the East Coast for this role across entry-level through senior and lead positions. Most hiring clusters in the Northern Virginia corridor, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads metro, where large employers such as Leidos, Northrop Grumman, and Booz Allen Hamilton maintain major operations. Software quality assurance, regulatory compliance testing, and process improvement are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Req ID: 50036
Team: O04 QUAL ASSUR ENG
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirements: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $84,000.00 to $105,000.00
The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range
Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
This job posting is a Quality Analyst position for the NNS Quality Assurance Engineering Material Team. The candidate’s role is to ensure non-nuclear material traceability requirements are properly implemented and maintained in accordance with government specifications, contractual obligations and program requirements. The Quality Analyst will investigate, validate and resolve material traceability issues, ensure accurate documentation, system records, and traceability continuity throughout the material lifecycle. The role requires close collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure material traceability and processes are clearly defined, compliant and effectively executed.
Normal daily functions to include:
- Review, research, and resolve material traceability issues identified during receipt inspection, production, installation, audits, or quality reviews.
- Perform traceability searches across multiple business systems (e.g. SAP, SharePoint, MQS, and ERS) to validate pedigree, certification, and usage history.
- Triage incoming traceability requests and deficiencies, asses risk level, and prioritize actions in accordance with established procedures and schedules.
- Document traceability findings, decisions and justifications in approved tracking tools, forms, and databases to ensure complete and auditable records.
- Evaluate compliance with local procedures, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards related to material traceability.
- Assist in the development, review, and revision of material traceability procedures, work instructions and training.
- Provide guidance and oversight to other organizations on proper traceability practices and documentation requirements
- Lead complex or high-risk traceability investigations and adjudications.
- Ability to obtain a Confidential Clearance is required.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 4 year of relevant professional experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:
- NNS Apprentice School graduate
- Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
- Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
- Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
- High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
- High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
Nice to Have
Understanding of NAVSEA 0948-LP-045-7010 requirements
Understanding of various levels of material control
General knowledge of material storage processes
Understanding of receipt inspection requirements
Familiarity with material specifications and ship specification
Basic understanding of waterfront practices
Procedure writing experience
Excellent communication and writing skills
Strong knowledge of problem solving, root cause analysis and process management
Familiarity with SAP, SharePoint, MQS, ERS, and record retention process
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Req ID: 50036
Team: O04 QUAL ASSUR ENG
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirements: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $84,000.00 to $105,000.00
The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range
Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
This job posting is a Quality Analyst position for the NNS Quality Assurance Engineering Material Team. The candidate’s role is to ensure non-nuclear material traceability requirements are properly implemented and maintained in accordance with government specifications, contractual obligations and program requirements. The Quality Analyst will investigate, validate and resolve material traceability issues, ensure accurate documentation, system records, and traceability continuity throughout the material lifecycle. The role requires close collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure material traceability and processes are clearly defined, compliant and effectively executed.
Normal daily functions to include:
- Review, research, and resolve material traceability issues identified during receipt inspection, production, installation, audits, or quality reviews.
- Perform traceability searches across multiple business systems (e.g. SAP, SharePoint, MQS, and ERS) to validate pedigree, certification, and usage history.
- Triage incoming traceability requests and deficiencies, asses risk level, and prioritize actions in accordance with established procedures and schedules.
- Document traceability findings, decisions and justifications in approved tracking tools, forms, and databases to ensure complete and auditable records.
- Evaluate compliance with local procedures, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards related to material traceability.
- Assist in the development, review, and revision of material traceability procedures, work instructions and training.
- Provide guidance and oversight to other organizations on proper traceability practices and documentation requirements
- Lead complex or high-risk traceability investigations and adjudications.
- Ability to obtain a Confidential Clearance is required.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 4 year of relevant professional experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:
- NNS Apprentice School graduate
- Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
- Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
- Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
- High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
- High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
Nice to Have
Understanding of NAVSEA 0948-LP-045-7010 requirements
Understanding of various levels of material control
General knowledge of material storage processes
Understanding of receipt inspection requirements
Familiarity with material specifications and ship specification
Basic understanding of waterfront practices
Procedure writing experience
Excellent communication and writing skills
Strong knowledge of problem solving, root cause analysis and process management
Familiarity with SAP, SharePoint, MQS, ERS, and record retention process
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality analyst jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business, or a related field
- Experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or CMMI
- Proficiency in test planning, defect tracking, and QA documentation
- Familiarity with federal or defense contracting standards such as DCMA requirements
- Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or ISTQB preferred by many Virginia employers
- Strong written communication skills for reporting findings to cross-functional teams
Quality Analyst Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality analyst in Virginia?
Virginia does not require a state-issued license for quality analysts, so the path centers on education and industry certification. Most Virginia employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in a technical or business field. From there, earning an ASQ certification such as the Certified Quality Analyst or Certified Quality Auditor credential is the clearest differentiator. Defense-adjacent roles often require a security clearance, which candidates can begin pursuing after accepting a federal contractor position.
Which companies hire quality analysts in Virginia?
Employers hiring quality analysts in Virginia right now include HII, ICF, and ITCON Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Virginia's concentration of defense contractors and federal IT services firms means quality analyst roles here often sit alongside clearance-eligible positions and long-term government program work.
Which Virginia cities have the most quality analyst jobs?
Newport News, Reston, and Norfolk account for the largest share of quality analyst openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia drives volume through its dense cluster of defense contractors and federal agencies, Richmond adds demand from life sciences, financial services, and state government employers, and Hampton Roads contributes through its military installations and supporting contractor workforce.
Are there remote quality analyst jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than many technical roles, because quality analysis for software and data products can be done entirely off-site. About 86% of quality analyst openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting broad adoption across IT services and federal contractor firms. Roles tied to manufacturing, laboratory testing, or on-site government facilities remain predominantly on-site.
How can I get hired as a quality analyst in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a junior QA analyst or software tester role at one of Northern Virginia's many mid-size federal IT contractors, where associate programs and project-team onboarding are common for recent graduates. Lateral moves from adjacent roles such as business analyst, technical support specialist, or data analyst are well-established routes. Earning the ISTQB Foundation certificate before applying gives candidates a concrete credential that Virginia employers consistently recognize, even without a long employment history.
Where can I find and apply to quality analyst jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to quality analyst jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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