Senior Business Analyst/Tester

General Dynamics Information Technology

1d•$96,569 - $130,651•Remote

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Senior Business Analyst / Tester to help support the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) Alternative Multi-factor Authentication Support Services (AMASS) program which is the primary authentication method for Department of War (DoW) self-service web sites. This position is 100% remote with minimum travel possible. As a Senior Business Analyst / Tester, you will be part of a team who is responsible for providing Identity Management services for more than 11 million users across 200 partner applications which include US Active Duty, National Guard, Retirees, Veterans, DoW family members, Federal Employees and Federal Contractors. HOW A BUSINESS ANALYST / TESTER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: Manage the Testing and Validation Process Coordinate all testing efforts Manage automated testing development and compliance Work closely with Business Analysts and Developers to create and document business, functional, and technical requirements. Participate in all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including use case development, requirements creation/review, application discussions, testing support, and deployment preparation. Maintain and update project documentation (functional specs, user guides, test plans, release notes, etc.) Gain hands-on experience with JIRA by creating and managing tickets and assisting with creating user stories and acceptance criteria. Support testing activities in development, quality assurance, and user acceptance testing environments. Assist with capturing and distributing meeting minutes as required. Learn AMASS systems and processes and build foundation knowledge with applications. Grow technical capabilities, such as leveraging AI Demonstrate problem-solving skills with guidance and collaboration from the team. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED: Bring your expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Business Analyst must have: Citizenship: US Citizenship Clearance: Ability to obtain DMDC Position of Trust Education: BA/BS or equivalent related field Years’ Experience: Testing / Quality Assurance: 3 years of manual or automated testing experience. General Business Analyst – 4 years across any of the below areas. Business Analysis: Requirements gathering, creating workflows, analyzing processes, creating use cases, and translating requirements into actionable solutions. Technical Writing: Experience creating tech specs, functional specs, or user manuals (or like artifacts) Project Coordination: Software project management and managing cross-functional team deliverables.

Requirements

Citizenship: US Citizenship
Clearance: Ability to obtain DMDC Position of Trust
Education: BA/BS or equivalent related field
Years’ Experience: Testing / Quality Assurance: 3 years of manual or automated testing experience.
General Business Analyst – 4 years across any of the below areas.
Business Analysis: Requirements gathering, creating workflows, analyzing processes, creating use cases, and translating requirements into actionable solutions.
Technical Writing: Experience creating tech specs, functional specs, or user manuals (or like artifacts)
Project Coordination: Software project management and managing cross-functional team deliverables.
Skills & Abilities: Strong written and verbal communications
Detail Oriented and eager to learn
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
JIRA and SQL familiarity is a huge plus but not required; willingness to learn is essential.
Must be a quick learner with medium to high complexity IT systems
Must be an analytical thinker with excellent communication skills
Location: Remote (within CONUS)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting government or DoD programs
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments
Experience reviewing or writing technical documentation
An analytical thinker with excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

Manage the Testing and Validation Process
Coordinate all testing efforts
Manage automated testing development and compliance
Work closely with Business Analysts and Developers to create and document business, functional, and technical requirements.
Participate in all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including use case development, requirements creation/review, application discussions, testing support, and deployment preparation.
Maintain and update project documentation (functional specs, user guides, test plans, release notes, etc.)
Gain hands-on experience with JIRA by creating and managing tickets and assisting with creating user stories and acceptance criteria.
Support testing activities in development, quality assurance, and user acceptance testing environments.
Assist with capturing and distributing meeting minutes as required.
Learn AMASS systems and processes and build foundation knowledge with applications.
Grow technical capabilities, such as leveraging AI
Demonstrate problem-solving skills with guidance and collaboration from the team.