Senior Quality Assurance; QA Analyst

About DTMB

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

As a Senior IT Quality Assurance Analyst, you will serve as a software tester ensuring system requirements are testable and accurately met, perform preliminary ADA/SOM Standards reviews of systems, assist with application vulnerability security scanning, and ensure that DTMB and vendor partners deliver a quality tested solution to our agencies. This position advocates for adherence to SOM PSPs, helping to ensure secure access, use and storage of various data supporting business operations.

In addition, you will work closely with business partners to uphold quality standards across our IT systems, web sites, web applications, mobile sites, and mobile applications.

This position is critical for coordinating efforts between technical and business teams, completing quality assurance activities, advocating for adherence to SOM PSPs, and providing application and customer support for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), and the Department of Military and Veteran Affairs (DMVA).

You will provide technical support to other team members, evaluate new development tools and agency systems, evaluate, document, and inform DTMB management and supported client agency of impact and risks to existing IT solutions due to proposed legislation, enhancement requests, or changes in governmental processes or procedures. You will actively participate in the development and implementation of assigned client agency’s IT strategic direction/plan and mentor other DTMB staff on quality assurance best practices.

This position is located in Lansing, MI. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. The State of Michigan is not able to offer employment to out-of-state applicants that do not plan to relocate. The Department of Technology Management and Budget currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week.

We are looking for a person who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens. You should be an excellent communicator, adjusting communication style and messages to varying audiences to ensure understanding. You should understand the value of standards and be able to advocate for them in a way that is understood and supported.

Excellent customer service, the ability to motivate and support team members, manage expectations, and conduct yourself with integrity are key to how we work. You should embrace diversity, have a team‑oriented mindset, communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals, and have a desire to invest in the success of the Division.

The State of Michigan offers competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, access to professional development training, excellent vacation and sick time policies, and an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life. We would like the opportunity to share with you more about the benefits of working for the state and joining the State of Michigan employee family if you are interested.

Possession of a Bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management, or mathematics.

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