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 started 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. Quality Assurance Analyst I Responsibilities Include: 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 Performs other job-related duties as assigned Quality Assurance Analyst I Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 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 Company Information: Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNIH, visit cherokee-federal.com. #CherokeeFederal #LI #LI-REMOTE #LI-CG Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply. Similar searchable job titles: QA Analyst Software Test Analyst Quality Assurance Engineer Test Engineer QA Specialist Keywords: Test planning Defect tracking Regression testing Test case development Release readiness 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. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations.