Test Analyst

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications Education:

· College graduate

Experience:

· Experience with financial data (grant experience a plus)

· Work with finance/accounting professionals.

· Technical Skills or Knowledge:

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and Box.

· Preferred Competencies

· High attention to detail and maintain quality work product.

· Efficient time management and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

· Participate as a team player.

Responsibilities:

· Test Planning and Strategy:

· Develop comprehensive test plans based on project requirements.

· Define and implement testing strategies that align with project goals.

· Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure testing objectives are clearly defined.

Test Execution and Analysis:

· Conduct functional, regression, and performance testing as a Test Analyst.

· Analyze test results and provide valuable insights to improve product quality.

· Manage and execute test cases, ensuring coverage of all project requirements.

Automation Testing:

· Lead and participate in the development and maintenance of automated test scripts.

· Implement and enhance automated testing frameworks to improve efficiency.

Collaboration:

· Work closely with development teams to understand project requirements and ensure testability.

· Foster a collaborative environment between testing and development teams.

Status Reporting:

· Provide regular and clear updates on testing progress through weekly or bi-weekly status reports.

· Communicate the QA status for the project, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and risks.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a unified understanding of the project's testing status.

Analysis and Defect Tracking:

· Analyze test reports to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.

· Investigate and document defects, providing detailed information to development teams for resolution.

· Collaborate with developers to ensure timely and effective resolution of identified defects.

Documentation:

· Create and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts.

· Ensure that testing activities and results are well-documented for future reference.