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**Req ID:** RQ210423

**Type of Requisition:** Regular

**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** None

**Public Trust/Other Required:** Other

**Job Family:** Professional Engineering

Skills:

Application Testing,Software Testing,Test Case Design

Certifications:

Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester (CTFL-AT) | International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) - International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB)

Experience:

6 + years of related experience

Job Description:

Quality Analyst

The Quality Analyst (QA) supports the Case Management Modernization (CMM) Program for the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) by performing test analysis, planning, execution, and defect management within Agile development teams. The QA ensures that modernized application components—developed using React, NodeJS, and AWS—meet functional, performance, and compliance standards. Working closely with developers, automation engineers, and business analysts, this role contributes to the overall quality and reliability of the cloud-based case management solution delivered under the CMM Dev modernization initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Analyze requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to develop comprehensive test plans and test cases.

+ Execute manual and automated tests to validate functionality, integration, and performance.

+ Work closely with developers to identify, reproduce, and document defects and issues in Jira or equivalent Agile tools.

+ Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives) to ensure quality integration across all phases.

+ Verify API, UI, and data layer functionality across multiple environments in cloud-hosted systems.

+ Support the Quality Assurance & Compliance Lead in ensuring all releases meet federal quality, accessibility, and documentation standards.

+ Validate Section 508 accessibility compliance and ensure alignment with FedRAMP and NIST controls where applicable.

+ Perform regression, smoke, and end-to-end testing to confirm system stability following each sprint or release.

+ Collaborate with Automation Testers to enhance coverage and optimize test reusability.

+ Track and report test results, coverage, and defect metrics to stakeholders and leadership.

Deliverable Alignment & Performance Outcomes:

+ Test Plans and Test Cases: Developed and executed per sprint, mapped to SOW and functional requirements.

+ Defect and Test Reports: Logged, triaged, and tracked in Jira with resolution status.

+ Compliance Verification Artifacts: Accessibility validation and traceability documentation for audit readiness.

+ Sprint Quality Metrics: Reports on test pass rates, defect closure, and code quality.

+ Performance Outcomes:

+ o ≥95% test case execution coverage per sprint.

+ o ≥90% on-time defect resolution rate.

+ o ≤5% reopened defects across cycles.

+ o Zero release rollbacks due to undetected functional defects.

Required Skills & Experience:

+ 6+ years of experience in software testing and quality analysis, preferably in Agile or SAFe environments.

+ Experience creating and executing test plans, test scripts, and validation procedures for web-based applications.

+ Proficiency in functional, regression, and integration testing methodologies.

+ Working knowledge of Agile lifecycle tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally) for tracking user stories, tests, and defects.

+ Familiarity with cloud-hosted application testing and understanding of DevSecOps principles.

+ Basic understanding of automation testing frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress).

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

+ Experience testing in federal or enterprise modernization programs.

+ Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman or ReadyAPI.

+ Understanding of Section 508, FedRAMP, and NIST compliance testing requirements.

+ Exposure to performance testing using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.

+ Knowledge of SQL and basic data validation queries.

Certifications:

+ · ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level (CTFL) – required.

+ · Certified Agile Tester (CAT) or SAFe Practitioner – preferred.

+ · AWS Cloud Practitioner or DevOps Foundations certification – beneficial.

Tools & Technologies:

+ · Test management: Jira, Zephyr, TestRail.

+ · Testing tools: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Postman.

+ · CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions.

+ · Reporting: Power BI, Jira dashboards, Confluence documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ · 6+ years of experience testing software applications.

+ · Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related discipline.

+ · Sound understanding of unit testing, system testing, functional, regression, and integration testing methodologies.

+ · Experience in developing test plans/procedures, expected outcomes, and verification statements.

+ · Comprehensive understanding of Agile & DevOps methodology and culture.

COMMUNICATION & ORGANIZATIONAL

+ · Excellent presentation and communication (oral and written) skills.

+ · Consultant mindset with the ability to work with high level customer stakeholders and build excellent customer relationship.

+ · Experience identifying and applying industry tools, solutions, methods best practices, and emerging technologies.

+ · Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to formulate and communicate recommendations for improvement.

+ · Demonstrated ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a team.

The likely salary range for this position is $94,676 - $128,092. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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