Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analyst 2

The Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst II is responsible for executing and designing test strategies with moderate independence. This role analyzes requirements, identifies defects, and contributes to improving quality processes. The QA Analyst II works closely with development teams and may mentor junior QA staff.

Work Schedule:

The courses being supported are active from  M-F. Contract core hours are .

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain quality standards throughout the product lifecycle, from design to deployment.
• Identify and resolve defects early to prevent costly rework or customer dissatisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, internal policies, and technical specifications.
• Improve product reliability, usability, performance, security, and compatibility.
• Provide feedback to development and design teams to enhance future releases.
• Test Planning & Strategy:
  Developing test plans, defining scope, resources, schedule, and deliverables.
• Requirements Review:
  Analyzing and validating product requirements to ensure completeness and clarity.
• Test Case & Script Development:
  Creating detailed test cases and automated scripts for manual and automated testing.
• Test Execution:
  Running tests across platforms, environments, and devices to verify functionality, performance, and security.
• Defect Management:
  Identifying, documenting, prioritizing, and tracking defects until resolution.
• Regression & Performance Testing:
  Ensuring new changes don't break existing functionality and that systems perform well under load.
• Collaboration:
  
  Working with developers, testers, product managers, and stakeholders to address issues and improve processes.
• Quality Audits & Reviews:
  Monitoring processes, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Recommending process changes, automation, and quality enhancements to prevent future defects.

Security Clearance Required :

• TS/SCI with Poly

Minimum Education :

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 0–2 years of experience in quality assurance, testing, or related field
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) or QA processes
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic computer skills (Excel, test tracking tools, etc.)

Minimum Years of

Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in quality assurance or software testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with test automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, etc.)
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum environments
• Basic scripting or programming knowledge (Java, Python, etc.)
• Familiarity with APIs and database validation

Compensation Details:

$145000 - $195000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note:

Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.