Sr. Test Analyst

Job Description: PURPOSE:
Responsible for maintaining, modifying, and executing testing plans, test cases, low-level automated test scripts, and test scenarios. The position will work with testing tools, report on testing metrics, and help to extend the use of technology in testing. In addition, the incumbent must be able to communicate effectively and collaborate with other teams as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
40% Work with the Technology team on keying accurate and thorough test plans and test cases with pre-determined results. Executes tests and reviews test data within specified scheduled dates.

35% Accountable for analyzing test and operational problems to report defects to the Technology team. Reports errors through a structured defect tracking process. Communicates weekly with management verbally and via written detail status report regarding potential problems and concerns.

10% Develop and maintain business and technical knowledge through classroom training, testing workshops, reading, and research, etc. Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of testing tools. Expand business knowledge of product benefits, corporate policies, division and department goals and department procedures.

5% Accountable for reviewing and analyzing business and system requirements and specifications for system programs and modules.

5% Coordinates with customers to resolve issues. Verify satisfaction of internal and external customer requests and obtain information to create test data.

5% Participates in project work group meetings (internal/external peer reviews, walk through, status meetings, Software Process Improvement, JAD sessions etc.)

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 5 years in functional analysis, testing experience within the software development life cycle and testing methodology.

In Lieu of Education
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Experience creating test plans, test cases and test scenarios from scratch, Proficient
Experience mapping requirements to test requirements, test plans and test cases, Advanced
Experience with at least 2 relational database management system (e.g., DB2, Oracle, SQL), Proficient
Knowledge and understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC), Proficient
Knowledge and understanding of Agile methodology and tools, Advanced
Experience with at least 2 defect tracking tools (e.g., Client ALM, Bugzilla) and 1 test management tool (e.g., Client ALM), Proficient
Excellent communication skills verbal and written, Advanced

The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes them ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs. Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

***Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment. Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen s client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology. ***

Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.