Sr. Requirements and Test Analyst

iCatalyst • Mclean, VA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Requirements and Test Analyst to join our growing team in support of our federal program. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful, mission-critical initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience supporting complex enterprise software development and modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and QA best practices.
• Experience developing requirements documentation, process flows, user stories, acceptance criteria, and traceability matrices.
• Proven experience creating and executing test strategies, test plans, test cases, scripts, and validation documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while working effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in using JIRA and conducting Requirement gathering, requirements analysis, requirements traceability, testing, etc.
• Knowledge and ability to work with both waterfall and agile methodologies.
• Ability to apply analytic methodologies and principles to help define project objectives and strategic direction.
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively towards deadlines.
• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a courteous and professional manner.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in requirements analysis, business analysis, systems analysis, software quality assurance, or software testing.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise technology modernization initiatives.
• Experience with requirements management and test management tools.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Experience supporting government or regulated industry programs.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, client-focused environments.
• Experience supporting federal programs preferred.
• BS/BA degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of experience or a MS/MA degree in STEM discipline with 10 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to successfully pass a federal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering sessions with federal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and technical teams to define functional, technical, and operational needs.
• Analyze, refine, document, and validate complex system requirements, including integration, interfaces, data sources, and business processes.
• Create and maintain test documentation, including test strategies, test plans, test scripts, test cases, and testable item lists.
• Develop and maintain a requirements traceability matrix (RTM) and report progress and issue resolution using Jira and regular weekly reporting.
• Continuously work with development team to review requirements (existing and new), define test scenarios, and ensure complete test coverage.
• Execute functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing; document results, defects, and recommendations.
• Analyze test outcomes, identify risks, and provide recommendations to improve solution quality and implementation readiness.
• Configure and manage Jira for requirements tracking management, maintenance, dashboards, and stakeholder reporting.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog reviews, release planning, and solution demonstrations.
• Review project deliverables and provide written feedback, recommendations, and quality assessments to team, program leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain user documentation, training plans, implementation strategies, rollout plans, and business continuity documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between government stakeholders, developers, business users, and technical teams to support effective communication and project execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve requirements management, testing processes, documentation standards, and overall solution quality.
• Follow the PM and support in the security assessment process and ensure adherence to security, compliance, and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Special projects such as corporate proposals, technical write ups, etc., as needed.
• Provide support and expertise in assigned domain.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.

Benefits

• variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• a dental plan option
• a vision plan
• a 401(k)-plan offering the ability to contribute both pre- and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
• vacation
• sick
• 11 Federal holidays
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• jury duty leave
• short and long-term disability benefits
• life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Phone and internet Reimbursement for eligible employees
• Transportation Support (Uber rides to & from HQ to select locations)
• Training & Education Assistance (per eligibility)
• Annual Wellness Benefit
• Social and Community giveback

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior