SME Quality Assurance Specialist
Core
Translating complex operational workflows and user needs into structured, testable software requirements for mission-critical government systems.
Role type
Senior Requirements Engineer / SME Quality Assurance Specialist
Builds
Mission-critical software systems for the U.S. Coast Guard Software Yard
Domain
Federal Government / Maritime Operations / Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
User discovery facilitation, functional requirements definition, software testing lifecycle management, traceability matrix creation, backlog management, Agile tool proficiency, IT domain knowledge, user-centered design principles, release planning, federal software standards compliance
Preferred skills
Legacy-to-DevOps migration, automated testing frameworks, behavior-driven development support, USCG mission software systems familiarity, maritime operations knowledge, PEO C5I environment experience, CSQA/ISTQB/PMI-PBA/PSPO certifications
Technologies
Azure DevSecOps, JIRA, ServiceNow, Cloud
Responsibilities
Facilitate user engagement sessions to capture operational needs and translate them into actionable software requirements. Write, refine, and maintain customer requirements documents, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Ensure requirements are testable, traceable, and aligned to mission objectives. Help Product Owners and end users articulate functional needs and prioritize requirements. Work with development teams to confirm technical feasibility and reflect requirements in product backlogs. Maintain detailed requirements documentation and matrices supporting test planning and user acceptance testing. Support modern software delivery practices for rapid deployment. Ensure compliance with federal software standards and government regulations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
