QA Analyst | Quality Assurance

Position: Quality Assurance Analyst

Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst to support testing and validation of software solutions in alignment with business and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret business and contract requirements, supporting vendors in refining stable, testable requirements.

• Collaborate with business testers to verify User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts and ensure alignment with business needs.

• Validate that all requirements are sufficiently detailed and testable; work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and vendors to ensure accuracy.

• Provide training to business testers on Jira for UAT tracking and execution.

• Troubleshoot UAT-related issues and assist in resolution.

• Author and verify UAT scripts, creating additional scenarios as needed in collaboration with SMEs and module vendors.

• Analyze new business processes and ensure they are translated into testable requirements across systems.

• Track and manage defects throughout the UAT cycle; coordinate with testers to validate fixes and close defects.

• Maintain an organized list of enhancement requests identified during UAT.

• Confirm that all testers have the necessary access to UAT environments prior to testing.

• Review vendor test plans and documentation, providing feedback and contributing as needed.

• Ensure compliance with quality standards and fulfillment of customer requirements.

• Take ownership of all UAT deliverables, documentation, and test reports.

• Provide strong customer service and demonstrate excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Visio, Project, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 Suite, and ALM tools; Jira experience preferred.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to structure data logically for reporting and documentation.

• Capable of conducting research, planning, and managing work assignments independently.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, across technical and non-technical audiences and management levels.

• Hands-on experience in SIT, regression, and user acceptance testing practices.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and pragmatic, with disciplined follow-through.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Skilled in requirement elicitation through interviews, documentation, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, and use case analysis.

Preferred Certifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional)

• Certified Contract Manager

• ISTQB Foundation or ISTQB Advanced Test Manager

Additional Information:

• All candidates must successfully pass a Level II Background Check.

• Employment Types: W2, 1099, or Corp-to-Corp

• Relocation: Candidates willing to relocate are welcome.

• Note: No third-party submissions. Serious inquiries only.