What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Quality Assurance Analyst position at Senate?
Summary
The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Duties
Designs, builds and implements test plans, test cases for software applications. Builds, executes, and maintains test data and test scripts. Selects and implements test techniques / methods appropriate for each application. Identifies, tracks and reports system defects to internal development team (e.g., developers, product owners, and managers). Designs, builds, and executes accessibility and section 508 testing to ensure staff and other users with disabilities can access and use the software. Identifies, proposes, and implements improvement throughout the QA process using Agile methods. Analyzes business requirements / user stories for completeness and testability. Advocates for final product quality and customer satisfaction. Designs, builds, and executes the automation test scripts to facilitate continuous and repeated testing of previously built features as new, high-priority, customer requested features are incrementally added on. Prepares, configures, and manages test data and automation scripts for multi-browser and systems requirements. Creates and implements regression test suites during the active, development period of an application. Implements use of new testing tools for execution of QA testing activities.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Required Work Experience
Required Special Skills / Knowledge
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant's proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
Desired Qualifications
Join our team and contribute to delivering robust, high-quality solutions that support our organization's goals and objectives.
Desired Certifications
Working Conditions
available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays.
Security Clearance
Education
High School Diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Additional information
The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.
No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Subject to background / security investigation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link : Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
Agency contact information
employment@saa.senate.gov
Address
U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001
Next steps
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries
Required Documents
Subject to background / security investigation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link : Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
Agency contact information
employment@saa.senate.gov
Address
U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001
Next steps
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
