Test Analyst

Senior Test Analyst – Medicaid & Health & Human ServicesLocation: Remote – U.S.About Us:Known for "Delighting the Client" through performance, innovation, and an employee-centric culture, S2Tech is a fast-growing IT consulting company serving clients in over a quarter of the United States. We are widely recognized as a leading provider of both technical and business services in support of Health and Human Services-related projects. Feel free to learn more at Overview:S2Tech is continuously building relationships with experienced Senior Test Analysts to support upcoming Medicaid and Health & Human Services (HHS) modernization initiatives across the United States.This is a pipeline opportunity intended to identify highly qualified consultants for future engagements supporting state government agencies, systems integrators, and Medicaid technology vendors. Projects may include Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES), Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS), Integrated Eligibility Systems, Provider Management, Claims Processing, Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), Child Welfare, Child Support, SNAP, TANF, Data Modernization, and Enterprise PMO initiatives.Our Test Analysts play a critical role in ensuring technology solutions meet business requirements, regulatory standards, and quality expectations while supporting the successful implementation of complex public sector programs.Position Summary:The Senior Test Analyst is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing quality assurance activities throughout the software development lifecycle. This individual partners closely with business analysts, project managers, developers, architects, client stakeholders, and implementation teams to validate system functionality and ensure successful solution delivery.Successful candidates possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience testing complex healthcare or government systems. Candidates should be comfortable working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments and demonstrate the ability to independently lead testing activities across multiple functional areas.Responsibilities:Analyze business, functional, and technical requirements to develop comprehensive testing strategiesDevelop and maintain test plans, test scenarios, test cases, and test scriptsExecute functional, integration, system, regression, end-to-end, and user acceptance testing (UAT)Validate business processes across multiple modules and integrated systemsPerform defect identification, documentation, prioritization, and lifecycle managementCollaborate with developers to troubleshoot issues and verify defect resolutionFacilitate testing workshops with client stakeholders and business usersCoordinate testing activities across multiple teams and vendorsSupport data validation, reconciliation, and conversion testing effortsValidate APIs, interfaces, file transfers, and system integrationsParticipate in release planning and production readiness activitiesSupport test metrics, quality dashboards, and executive status reportingEnsure testing aligns with CMS, state, and organizational quality standardsIdentify opportunities to improve testing efficiency through automation, AI-assisted test generation, and modern quality assurance practicesMentor junior testers and contribute to continuous process improvement initiativesRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience5+ years of software quality assurance or testing experience3+ years supporting Medicaid, Health & Human Services, healthcare, or government technology programsExperience developing comprehensive test plans, test cases, and traceability matricesExperience executing functional, integration, regression, and UAT testingStrong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologiesExperience using defect tracking and test management toolsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to independently manage testing assignments while collaborating across multidisciplinary teamsPreferred Qualifications:Experience supporting one or more of the following is highly desirable:Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES)Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS)Provider Management / Claims Adjudication / Claims Editing / Payment ProcessingPharmacy Benefit Management (PBM)Care Management / Prior AuthorizationIntegrated Eligibility / SNAP / TANFChild WelfareChild SupportBehavioral HealthLong-Term Services & Supports (LTSS)Enterprise Data WarehouseData ConversionInteroperabilityTechnical Experience:Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:Azure DevOpsJiraALM / Quality CenterTestRailZephyrPostmanSoapUISQLREST APIsJSONXMLHL7/FHIRChatGPT or other AI productivity toolsExposure to test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar tools is considered a plus but is not required.Desired Domain Knowledge:Provider enrollment and credentialingClaims processingFinancial managementEligibility determinationMember managementPharmacyEncounter processingCare managementInterfaces and system integrationsX12 healthcare transactions (including 837, 835, 270/271, 276/277, 278, and 834)Data migration and conversionCloud-based enterprise applicationsPreferred Certifications:The following certifications are considered a plus:ISTQB Certified TesterCertified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA)PMPCertified Scrum Master (CSM)SAFe AgilistCBAPLean Six SigmaWhat Makes Someone Successful at S2Tech?Our most successful consultants:Take ownership of quality and deliver exceptional client serviceThink beyond test execution to understand business objectivesCommunicate effectively with executives, business users, and technical teamsBuild trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholdersIdentify risks early and recommend practical solutionsThrive in collaborative consulting environmentsContinuously seek opportunities to improve delivery through automation, AI, and process innovationAdapt quickly to new technologies, business domains, and project environmentsWhy Join Our Talent Network?Joining S2Tech's Test Analyst pipeline provides the opportunity to be considered for future consulting engagements supporting some of the nation's most impactful Medicaid and Health & Human Services modernization initiatives. Our consultants partner with state agencies and leading systems integrators to improve healthcare delivery, modernize government technology, and deliver solutions that positively impact millions of citizens across the country.S2Tech is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer making decisions without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.