Senior Quality Analyst

Req ID: NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are currently seeking a Senior Quality Analyst to join our team in montgomery, Alabama (US-AL), United States (US).Senior Quality Analyst Job DescriptionNTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are currently seeking a Senior Quality Analyst to join our team in Montgomery Alabama. This can be a remote position with limited travel to the client’s site. The Senior Quality Analyst will work closely with the State staff, acting as the trusted partner supporting testing standardization, planning and review through the full system life cycle of program projects. The Senior QA will support the maintenance of standards including an overall testing strategy, templates and contractor expectations. The senior QA will participate in the DDI life cycle for projects ensuring compliance with testing standards and quality of testing outputs. The Senior QA will advise and consult with other QAs also assigned to these projects and act as an advisor to the manager of the team of NTT DATA Quality Analysts. The Senior QA will also advise the manager of the State’s Quality program on testing strategy and execution. The Senior Quality analyst will partner with the NTT DATA project manager and the State Agency Program Manager for each project on activities related to testing. Job Responsibilities Include:In collaboration with State’s quality organization review program testing standards and strategy documentation for gaps, and problems bringing them to the attention of the State leadership.Provide advice and suggest updates to the above documentation.Develop a strong understanding of business domain, requirements and solution design by attending Development, Design, and Implementation (DDI) meetings and reviewing contractor artifacts that inform the test cases.Be familiar with contractual requirements related to testing specifically and support the State in enforcing those requirements. Review project test plans and test scripts against requirements and design artifacts to identify testing coverage gaps and issues in test scripts pre-execution. Provide comments and recommendations to the contractor and the State. Identify any significant issues or risks in the contractor’s testing approach and execution.Review testing results, including artifacts providing evidence of testing.Review the identification, prioritization and remediation of defects for each testing level, ensuring compliance with defect management processes and re-testing of remediated defects.Work with the State Quality organization to support the business users in their development of UAT test cases.Support UAT testers in execution and analysis of UAT test results and associated defects. Work with the State and the contractor on planning and execution of other testing such as performance testing, parallel testing, regression testing, Disaster Recovery (DR) testing, business continuity testing and penetration testing.Identify and report requirements with inadequate test coverage.Review and advise on the testing of standard operating procedures performed by the business operations team in preparation for go-live, including the operational readiness review with CMS.Review and comment on all testing deliverables created by the contractor.Identifyany significant issues or risks in the contractor’s testing approach and execution.Monitor testing activity progress for each testing phase, actual versus planned testing progress as reported on by the testing team (contractor or UAT testers).Contribute to scheduling and updating of the activities in the Testing services project plan in collaboration with the Testing Services Project Manager.Have a good understanding of multiple software development methodologies and ensure alignment with project goals.Provide input to weekly and monthly report of activities, risks, issues, observations, findings, recommendationsSupport monthly project summary for reporting to CMSRequired Qualifications:8+ years of experience in IT testing 3+ years of experience in developing test strategies and best practices5+ years of experience in Medicaid domain knowledge3+ years using testing tools and test tracing to requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Preferred Skills:Experience facilitating meetingsExperience reviewing test deliverables and processes for quality and completenessExperience in test case development, execution, defect identification, and reportingExperience developing and reviewing implementation deliverablesExperience with data conversions, performance testing, parallel testing, security testing, and interface testingExperience in working on projects with multiple vendorsStrong written and verbal communication skillsWhere required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $90,625 - $160,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.About NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, .NTT DATA endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. 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