Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Virginia
Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Virginia are consistently in demand, concentrated in defense contracting, federal IT services, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing, with openings at every level from associate QA manager through director. The heaviest hiring is in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads corridor, where employers like Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Northrop Grumman maintain major operations. The most sought-after specialties are software quality assurance, regulatory compliance for government contracts, and quality systems management within medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing. 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 Manager 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 manager jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field required
- Demonstrated experience managing QA teams and quality management systems
- Familiarity with CMMI, ISO 9001, or AS9100 quality frameworks and standards
- Experience supporting DoD or federal government contracts and compliance requirements
- Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, root cause analysis, and SPC
- Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential from ASQ preferred
Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance manager in Virginia?
Virginia does not require a state-issued license to work as a quality assurance manager. The typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field, followed by several years in QA roles such as quality engineer or quality analyst. Many Virginia employers, particularly defense contractors and life sciences firms, strongly prefer or require a Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential issued by the American Society for Quality.
How much do quality assurance managers make in Virginia?
Quality assurance managers in Virginia earn a median of about $128,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,390 for the lowest 10% to over $206,820 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality assurance managers in Virginia?
Employers hiring quality assurance managers 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 dense concentration of defense contractors and federal IT firms means many openings carry security clearance requirements or government compliance experience as a preferred qualifier.
Which Virginia cities have the most quality assurance manager jobs?
The cities with the most quality assurance manager openings in Virginia are Arlington, Chantilly, and McLean. Northern Virginia dominates because of its extraordinary concentration of federal agencies and prime defense contractors, while Richmond draws openings from pharmaceutical, biotech, and manufacturing employers, and Hampton Roads adds volume through its large naval and shipbuilding industrial base.
Are there remote quality assurance manager jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than many management roles, particularly for QA managers overseeing software development, compliance documentation, or IT governance programs. About 33% of quality assurance manager openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the state's QA work sits in software and federal IT services. Roles tied to manufacturing lines, laboratory environments, or physical product inspection remain predominantly on-site.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance manager in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a quality assurance analyst or quality engineer role first, then building toward management. Large Virginia defense contractors and government services firms such as Leidos and Booz Allen Hamilton regularly hire junior QA professionals and advance them internally. Earning an entry-level Certified Quality Technician credential from the American Society for Quality signals commitment and gives candidates an edge over peers with equivalent work history but no formal credential.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance manager jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to quality assurance manager jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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