Quality plays a major role in building safe and reliable health technology. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving systems, guiding teams, and making sure every part of the software lifecycle meets strict standards. It suits people who think clearly, work well with rules, and bring strong leadership to daily work.
This position is remote, but you must live in the Washington DC metro area for meetings and local travel.
Job summary
Position: Software Quality Assurance Manager
Company: ECS Federal, LLC
Location: Remote, Washington DC Metro Area
Employment: Full time
Salary Range: 120000 to 160000 USD per year
Job Category: Quality assurance, software compliance, health IT
About the company
ECS Federal supports government programs across science, health, defense, and technology. The company provides digital services, IT solutions, research support, and technical systems. Their work includes supporting federal agencies such as NIH and NIAID through reliable software, advanced tools, and strong program management. ECS promotes teamwork, growth, and clear communication across all projects.
What you will do
You will serve as the Quality Assurance Manager for the NIAID NEAT program. Your work will help ensure full compliance across software systems, documents, and clinical research tools.
Your tasks include these points
• Set and maintain a process to evaluate software and documents.
• Identify quality control needs and plan required resources.
• Keep quality standards in place through all software lifecycle stages.
• Lead formal and informal reviews at key points in the development cycle.
• Provide daily direction to support staff.
• Update systems to meet health authority rules and expectations.
• Create processes and procedures for regulatory compliance.
• Support validation and assurance of clinical informatics systems.
• Respond to validation issues and ensure corrective actions.
• Support health authority inspections as needed.
What you bring
Requirements for the role
• Strong knowledge of domestic and global rules for clinical research.
• Familiarity with GAMP methods for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
• Understanding of regulatory inspection steps and expectations.
• Experience writing Computer Systems Validation or Assurance documents.
• Skill in risk finding, root cause work, and CAPA management.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or related fields.
• An active Public Trust or higher clearance.
• Ability to build and maintain quality control processes.
• Experience defining resource needs for quality teams.
• Prior experience supervising staff.
• Experience maintaining software quality throughout the lifecycle.
• Ability to lead clear formal and informal reviews.
• At least six years supporting Health IT software development.
• Reside in the Washington DC metro area.
• Ability to travel within the local area and across the U.S. when needed.
Pay and benefits
The salary range is between the posted amounts. Pay depends on experience, skills, and clearance level.
Benefits may include:
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Paid leave programs
• Retirement support
• Learning and training resources
• Other company benefits listed on the ECS careers website
How to apply
Prepare a resume that highlights your QA background, validation experience, regulatory work, and leadership skills. Apply through the ECS Federal careers website. Include details on your clearance level and local DC area location.
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