Manual/​Test Automation Analyst - Quality Assurance (Remote)

About the Role

We are seeking a Manual/Test Automation Analyst - Quality Assurance (Remote) to join our team at Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary. In this role, you will provide quality assurance and testing support for a federal mission-critical system using Agile development methodologies. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with skilled practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth.

What You'll Do

• Provide O&M support for deployed applications, including defect triage, root-cause analysis, regression testing, and validation of fixes prior to release.
• Analyze, document, and validate requirements, defects, and enhancements, translating business needs into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and test scenarios managed in JIRA.
• Operate within an Agile/Scrum environment, supporting backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure quality is built into each iteration.
• Facilitate requirements and functional design sessions, developing mockups and prototypes using Axure and Visio to align stakeholders and reduce downstream defects.
• Execute manual and automated testing activities to validate functional, integration, and regression requirements and ensure release readiness.
• Support stakeholder-driven prioritization and release planning, providing quality, risk, and impact assessments aligned to twelve-week delivery cycles or as directed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and six (6) years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Degree in information systems, business systems, management information systems, IT management, or other IT degree.
• Experience performing duties in a business analyst role.
• Strong communication skills and experience facilitating requirements analysis and functional design working sessions.
• Experience with Axure and developing mockups using Visio.
• Experience in quality assurance and application software testing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience managing requirements in JIRA.

Nice to Have

• Experience in business process re-engineering.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple detail-oriented tasks.
• Understanding of business analysis principles, processes, and techniques.

What We Offer

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy activated from your first day.
• Comprehensive wellness program with activities tracked for rewards.
• Flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance options.
• 401(k) with employer contributions and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and a robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program.
• Community volunteer program allowing paid time to make a difference.