Quality Assurance Analyst I

Quality Assurance Analyst I A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify. Detail-oriented Quality Assurance Analyst needed to test and validate modern web applications in an Agile environment. You will verify functionality, find and document defects, and support release readiness across complex workflows and user scenarios. Ideal candidates are organized, methodical, and strong communicators who collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality releases. Compensation & Benefits Estimated starting salary range for Quality Assurance Analyst I: $80,000 - $100,000. Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. Responsibilities Develop and execute manual test plans, test cases, and regression testing Validate application functionality against requirements and expected workflows Identify, document, track, and retest software defects Assist team ensuring that software complies with software regulations such as DISA STIG and DoD requirements Collaborate with developers and product management to clarify requirements and expected behavior Participate in agile software planning, backlog review, and release validation activities Perform user workflow and usability validation across web applications Help ensure consistent software quality across releases and environments Assist with acceptance testing and stakeholder feedback collection Maintain clear testing documentation and release notes Support continuous improvement of QA processes and standards Perform other job-related duties as assigned Qualifications & Skills Experience with healthcare, government, or regulated environments Familiarity with Angular, Node.js, or API-based applications Experience with regression testing and release validation Exposure to automated testing tools or scripting, including AI-enhanced tooling to improve breadth and quality of testing Understanding of user acceptance testing (UAT) processes Experience testing modern web applications Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to clearly document defects and reproduce issues Familiarity with Agile software development processes Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently while coordinating across teams Experience with issue tracking systems such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Legal Disclaimer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr