Quality Assurance Analyst Jobs in Virginia
Quality Assurance Analyst jobs in Virginia are in strong and consistent demand, with concentrations in defense contracting, federal IT services, government software development, and healthcare technology that run from entry-level QA testers through senior quality engineers and QA managers. Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads corridor are the busiest hiring markets, anchored by employers such as Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and General Dynamics Information Technology, all of which maintain major delivery centers in the state. Software quality assurance, cybersecurity testing, and regulated-industry compliance validation are the most sought-after specializations across Virginia listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Requisition: 562063
Address: USA-VA-Quinton-7300 Market Place Drive
Store Code: Store 02219 GROCERY (7231251)
Food Lion has been providing an easy, fresh and affordable shopping experience to the communities we serve since 1957. Today, our 82,000 associates serve more than 10 million customers a week across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provide our customers with a clean, safe, inviting place to shop by maintaining standards in accordance with the standard practice manual. Minimize shrink through proper utilization of standard practice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, friendly, and accurate customer service to create a positive shopping experience
- Courteous and helpful to other associates
- Sweep and clean floors on nights with no scheduled vendor services
- Weekly cleaning of Produce, Market and Deli Departments
- Clean and organize the store mop room
- Find more efficient ways to do the job and seek to reduce costs and improve labor productivity
- Follow QA daily check list and sanitation standards set by Food Lion
- Follow current Standard Practices regarding cleanup of Hazardous Waste product
- Maintain a complete understanding of and adherence to company guidelines, policies and standard practice
- Understand and follow Food Safety and Workplace Safety guidelines and procedures
- Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
- Report all associate and customer accidents in accordance with established Food Lion procedures to the Manager on Duty
- Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
- Wear the Food Lion uniform complete with name badge, when on duty, has a neat and clean appearance while adhering to the Food Lion dress code
- Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet and Training Aid courses
- Perform all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills
- Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
- Ability to use technical information to solve problems
- Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations"
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions
- Perform repetitive hand and arm motions
- Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. on occasion
- Pull or push up to 75 lbs. on occasion"
- Stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances
- Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants/flowers and household cleaners
- Use hands to frequently/continuously handle currency (paper and coin) as well as operate a variety of equipment such as cash register, lottery machine (where applicable), scanner, computer, and calculator
- Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level
- Meet established volume activity standards for the position
- Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time
- Have sufficient visual ability to check ID cards, checks, invoices and other written documents"
Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Quality Assurance Analyst Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Food Lion36

- Quinn Consulting Services3Q
- General Dynamics Information Technology3

- ICF2

- AECOM2

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance analyst jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience writing and executing manual and automated test cases
- Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira or TestRail
- Familiarity with automation frameworks including Selenium, Cypress, or equivalent tools
- Understanding of software development life cycles, especially Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Strong written communication skills for documenting test plans and reporting defects clearly
Quality Assurance Analyst Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance analyst in Virginia?
Most Virginia employers require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a closely related field as the baseline for quality assurance analyst roles. Virginia has no state-issued license specific to QA work, so candidates build credibility through industry certifications such as ISTQB Foundation Level or CSTE. Defense and federal contractors in Northern Virginia often require candidates to be eligible for a security clearance, which becomes a practical prerequisite for many openings.
How much do quality assurance analysts make in Virginia?
Quality assurance analysts in Virginia earn a median of about $121,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,820 for the lowest 10% to over $169,200 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality assurance analysts in Virginia?
Employers hiring quality assurance analysts in Virginia right now include Food Lion, Quinn Consulting Services, and General Dynamics Information Technology, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's large concentration of defense contractors, federal civilian IT integrators, and healthcare technology firms means QA analyst demand stays broad and relatively stable across both the private and public sectors.
Which Virginia cities have the most quality assurance analyst jobs?
Arlington, Richmond, and Chantilly account for the largest share of quality assurance analyst openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia dominates because of its dense cluster of federal agencies and defense IT contractors headquartered or operating there, Richmond draws openings from state government technology modernization and financial services firms, and Hampton Roads generates demand through Navy and Department of Defense program support offices in the region.
Are there remote quality assurance analyst jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most fields, since quality assurance analyst work is largely desk-based, documentation-driven, and executable over distributed tools. About 35% of quality assurance analyst openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly the role has shifted toward distributed delivery. Test execution, defect reporting, and sprint participation are the tasks most consistently handled fully remote, while regulated government contracts sometimes require on-site presence for classified work.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance analyst in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior QA or software tester role at one of Virginia's mid-tier defense IT subcontractors or state agency vendors, where associate-level openings regularly appear for candidates coming from help desk, business analyst, or technical support backgrounds. Building a portfolio of documented test plans and a passing ISTQB Foundation certification strengthens applications considerably. Large Northern Virginia integrators such as Leidos and GDIT run early career associate programs that accept candidates without prior QA titles, particularly those with relevant coursework or adjacent technical roles.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance analyst jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to quality assurance analyst jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly without needing to go through additional steps.
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