IT QA Analyst (Healthcare)

Position: Software QA Analyst (Hybrid – SC Resident, HubZone Required)
Location: Hybrid
Status: Full-Time, Contingent upon SBA HubZone Residency
Clearance Level: Not required
Veterans strongly encouraged to apply

We are seeking a Software QA Analyst to support quality assurance and testing activities within a complex technical environment. This role is hybrid, with some on-site work required in South Carolina. Candidates must reside in South Carolina and be living in an SBA-designated HubZone at the time of employment offer.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform system, regression, and user interface testing for technical solutions
• Design and execute test plans, cases, and scripts based on business and technical requirements
• Ensure traceability from requirements to test cases and results across the SDLC
• Conduct negative testing, usability testing, and automated test scripting
• Provide detailed analysis of test results and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues
• Support defect tracking, triage, retesting, and final resolution
• Generate quality documentation and ensure testing aligns with governance policies and best practices

Required Skills:

• 5 years translating business requirements or policy documentation into test cases
• 5 years building test cases and scenarios in test environments
• 3 years with healthcare operations (preferably Medicaid) and business processes
• 3 years experience reporting open issues during testing phases and communicating clearly with developers
• 3 years hands-on experience with formal test design tools

Preferred Skills:

• 5 years experience in large enterprise or e-business systems
• 3 years with manual or automated testing tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Atlassian JIRA, Confluence)
• 3 years working within standard SDLC (waterfall and Agile methodologies)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, healthcare, or related field
• Equivalent years of experience may be substituted for formal education

Certifications:

• No certifications required
• Technical or project management certifications a plus

Note: This position is contingent upon proof of residency within an active SBA HUBZone and State of South Carolina at time of interview. A check of the SBA’s HUBZone map will be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $58,284.59 - $81,839.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your current address? (Used to verify SBA HubZone Residency)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, SC 29210 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,285 - $81,839