Government Software Development
Software Quality. Agile Delivery. Mission Success.
Spencer Technology Solutions supports government agencies and prime contractors in two core areas: software quality assurance and Agile delivery. Our QA services include software testing, verification and validation (V&V), and independent verification and validation (IV&V). Our Agile services include transformation, coaching, and leadership of integrated software development teams.
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OUR Capabilities
Software QA and Agile Services for Government
Spencer Technology Solutions provides specialized software quality assurance services and Agile leadership for government agencies and prime contractors. Our QA services evaluate software requirements, functionality, and readiness. Our Agile services help organizations transform how they work, lead software development teams, and improve delivery.
Improve software quality through test planning, manual testing, test automation, functional and regression testing, performance testing, accessibility testing, and defect management.
Software QA & Testing
Verify that software meets specified requirements and validate that it supports user needs through requirements traceability, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
Verification & Validation (V&V)
Provide assessments independent of the development team. Evaluate requirements, test coverage, software quality, and delivery risks, with documented findings and recommendations.
Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V)
Help organizations adopt or improve Agile ways of working. Align team structures, roles, planning, and delivery practices with organizational goals and mission needs.
Agile Transformation
Lead integrated teams of developers, testers, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners. Strengthen delivery planning, collaboration, accountability, and visibility across distributed teams.
Agile Team Leadership & Delivery
Coach teams and leaders in Scrum and SAFe practices. Improve backlog management, planning, reviews, and retrospectives to strengthen how teams work and deliver.
Agile Coaching & Continuous Improvement
A practical approach tailored to your engagement.
HOW WE WORK
We start by understanding your mission, current environment, and objectives. We then define the scope and apply the QA services or Agile expertise needed, with clear responsibilities, deliverables, and measures of success.
THE PROCESS
Understand the mission, stakeholders, software environment, and current ways of working. Identify the specific quality or delivery challenges the engagement should address.
Activities
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Stakeholder discussions
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Review of requirements and existing documentation
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Assessment of current testing or Agile practices
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Identification of priorities and constraints
THE PROCESS
Agree on the services, responsibilities, deliverables, and success measures. For IV&V engagements, establish the independence needed for objective assessments.
Activities
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Scope and deliverable definition
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Roles and responsibilities
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Engagement planning
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Reporting and communication expectation
THE PROCESS
Develop and execute tests appropriate to the software requirements, user workflows, and risks.
Activities
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Test strategy and planning
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Test cases and requirements traceability
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Manual testing and test automation
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Functional, integration, regression, and performance testing
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Defect documentation and tracking
THE PROCESS
Evaluate whether software meets requirements and supports user needs. For IV&V, provide assessments independent of the development team.
Activities
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Verification and validation
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Requirements and test coverage reviews
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User acceptance testing support
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Independent assessments
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Findings, risks, and recommendations
THE PROCESS
Lead integrated software development teams and help organizations adopt or improve Agile practices suited to their environment.
Activities
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Agile transformation and team leadership
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Scrum and SAFe practices
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Backlog refinement and delivery planning
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Coordination across distributed teams
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Impediment resolution and stakeholder communication
THE PROCESS
Coach teams and leaders to improve collaboration, planning, and delivery. Use feedback and agreed measures to guide practical improvements.
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Team and leadership coaching
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Reviews and retrospectives
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Delivery measures and feedback
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Working agreements and process improvements
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Knowledge transfer
WHY STS
Experienced in Software Quality. Proven in Agile Leadership.
Deep Software QA Experience
Our founder brings more than 25 years of software experience, with a career that began in testing and progressed into QA management and software team leadership.
Cybersecurity Software Experience
Our founder’s Cisco experience includes QA and engineering leadership in the cybersecurity group working on Snort and the Next Generation Firewall.
STS owns CYDRA Social and CYDRA Law, bringing practical experience in software delivery, integration testing, and validation of user workflows.
Commercial Product Ownership
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned
STS is an SDVOSB, Maryland-certified MBE, and Montgomery County LSBRP participant, bringing specialized QA and Agile expertise to government teaming opportunities.
Our founder led his Cisco business group’s Agile transformation and approximately five global teams of developers, testers, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners.
Experienced Agile Leadership
We define clear responsibilities and deliverables around your requirement, providing specialized QA services or Agile leadership that complements your existing team.
Focused Teaming Support
MARKETS WE SUPPORT.
Software QA and Agile Expertise Across Government
Department of Veterans Affairs
QA, V&V, and IV&V for software supporting Veterans’ services. Agile leadership and coaching for software delivery teams.
Defense
Software quality assessments and testing for mission-support applications. Agile leadership for complex software delivery environments.
Health & Human Services
Software testing and workflow validation for health and human services systems. Agile support for teams delivering program improvements.
Civilian Agencies
QA, V&V, and IV&V for agency applications and modernization efforts. Agile services tailored to agency teams and delivery goals.
State & Local Government
QA and independent assessments for citizen service systems. Agile transformation, coaching, and team leadership for technology programs.
Public Safety
Testing and workflow validation for public safety applications. Agile leadership and coaching for teams developing and improving those systems.
PARTNERSHIPS
Let's build successful programs together.
Strengthen your team with specialized expertise from Spencer Technology Solutions. We support prime contractors with software QA and testing, V&V, and IV&V. We also provide Agile transformation, coaching, and leadership of integrated software development teams. Whether you’re pursuing a new opportunity or supporting an existing program, we define our role around your requirements and capability gaps.
COMPANY INFORMATION
Qualified. Certified. Ready to Deliver.
Certifications
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Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
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Maryland MBE
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Montgomery County LSBRP
Government Identifiers
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UEI: W47WQ6MG6VY6
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CAGE: 9XCF0
NAICS Codes
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541511
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541512
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541519
Core Competencies
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Software QA & Testing
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Verification & Validation (V&V)
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Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V)
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Agile Transformation
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Agile Team Leadership & Delivery
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Agile Coaching & Continuous Improvement
Our Capabilities. Your Next Teaming Opportunity.
Everything you need in one document.
Download our capability statement for an overview of STS’s software QA, testing, V&V, and IV&V services, along with our Agile transformation, team leadership, and coaching capabilities. It also includes founder experience, certifications, and government identifiers.
Let’s Discuss Your Software QA or Agile Needs.
Need software testing, V&V, or an independent software assessment? Looking for Agile transformation, coaching, or experienced team leadership? Contact Spencer Technology Solutions to discuss your requirements and how we can support your agency or delivery team.