Quality Assurance Analyst I

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Quality Assurance Analyst I</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><i>A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.<span>  </span>You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.</i></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"> </p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Detail-oriented Quality Assurance Analyst needed to test and validate modern web applications in an Agile environment. You will verify functionality, find and document defects, and support release readiness across complex workflows and user scenarios. Ideal candidates are organized, methodical, and strong communicators who collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality releases.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Compensation & Benefits:</strong></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: yellow; color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Estimated Starting Salary Range for </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Quality Assurance Analyst I</strong>:<span>  </span>$80,000 - $100,000</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Pay commensurate with experience.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.<span>  </span>Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"> </p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Quality Assurance Analyst I Responsibilities Include:</strong><span><strong> </strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;"><li><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Develop and execute manual test plans, test cases, and regression testing</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Validate application functionality against requirements and expected workflows</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Identify, document, track, and retest software defects</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Assist team ensuring that software complies with software regulations such as DISA STIG and DoD requirements</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Collaborate with developers and product management to clarify requirements and expected behavior</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Participate in agile software planning, backlog review, and release validation activities</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Perform user workflow and usability validation across web applications</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Help ensure consistent software quality across releases and environments</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Assist with acceptance testing and stakeholder feedback collection</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Maintain clear testing documentation and release notes</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Support continuous improvement of QA processes and standards</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Performs other job-related duties as assigned</span></p></li></ul><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Quality Assurance Analyst I Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:</strong><span><strong> </strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>E</strong>xperience with healthcare, government, or regulated environments</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Familiarity with Angular, Node.js, or API-based applications</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience with regression testing and release validation</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Exposure to automated testing tools or scripting, including AI-enhanced tooling to improve breadth and quality of testing</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Understanding of user acceptance testing (UAT) processes</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience testing modern web applications</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong attention to detail and organizational skills</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Ability to clearly document defects and reproduce issues</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Familiarity with Agile software development processes</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong written and verbal communication skills</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Ability to work independently while coordinating across teams</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience with issue tracking systems such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal</span></p></li></ul><p style="background-color: white;"> </p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Company Information:</strong></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH)</strong> is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and <strong>serving</strong> the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about <strong>CNIH</strong>, visit cherokee-federal.com.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"> </p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>#CherokeeFederal #LI #LI-REMOTE #LI-CG</strong></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"> </p><p style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"> </p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Similar searchable job titles:</span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">QA Analyst</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Software Test Analyst</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Quality Assurance Engineer</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Test Engineer</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">QA Specialist</span></p></li></ul><p style="background-color: white;"> </p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Keywords:</span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Test planning</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Defect tracking</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Regression testing</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Test case development</span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Release readiness</span></p></li></ul><p style="background-color: white;"> </p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Legal Disclaimer: </strong>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"> </p><p style="background-color: white;"><a name="_Hlk146030743"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. </span></a></p>

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