Senior Business Analyst/Tester

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Senior Business Analyst / Tester to support the Defense Manpower Data Center's Alternative Multi-factor Authentication Support Services program. In this role, you will manage testing processes, coordinate efforts, and work closely with business analysts and developers to document requirements and support the software development lifecycle.

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

Requirements:

• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain DMDC Position of Trust
• BA/BS or equivalent related field
• 3 years of manual or automated testing experience
• 4 years of general business analysis experience across areas such as requirements gathering, creating workflows, analyzing processes, creating use cases, and translating requirements into actionable solutions
• Experience creating tech specs, functional specs, or user manuals (or like artifacts)
• Software project management and managing cross-functional team deliverables
• 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
• 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