Helps formulate and define system requirements. Individual must have strong analytical and interpersonal skills. The candidate will be responsible for assisting in documenting requirements, testing and training. Analyzes business related issues to formulate and develop new or modified solutions. The candidate will document all requirements and testing efforts. Individual will reports directly to higher level Business Analyst or the Project Manager.

• Participates in review sessions with technical and business staff, including all levels of management.

• Participates in code review sessions with development staff.

• Participates in creation of solutions that meet requirements.

• Must be detailed oriented.

• Manages and track requirements through the various lifecycle stages from business needs through design and delivery.

• Develops necessary software documentation and documentation of meetings and decisions.

• Prepares associated testing documentation to include user scenarios, test plans and test reports.

• Prepares user documentation on developed software and conduct training, if needed.

• Assists in troubleshooting software application issues.

• Performs testing and QA work on application

• Maintains CMMI level 3 or higher processes and procedures.

Describe number of years and type of experience required to perform the job; essential knowledge/skills/abilities: • This position requires 1-3 years of experience as a tester in a complex environment preferably a government contract. • The candidate should demonstrate experience with iterative software development practices specifically the role of use cases in the analysis, development and testing processes. • Strong analytical and problem solving skills. • Strong communication skills to work directly with development staff, users and the client. • Experience with Help Desk support (Tier 1 and 2) is desired. • Experience with tools for requirements management, testing and release management such as Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server (TFS) preferred. • Good working knowledge skills with Microsoft Office Products. • The ability to create and maintain technical documentation and user documentation is important. • Experience working in a CMMI level 3 or higher environment is desired. • Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary. • Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities. • Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team environment, in a high pressure on-call environment with changing priorities. • Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal business hours.

Degree Required: B.A./B.S Discipline: Business, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent experience/combined education.

Clearance: Active Secret Required

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