QA Analyst (IT Statewide Analyst 1, 2, or 3 PMO , )

• Overseeing the states capital construction program
• Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

Five years of experience in information technology project management business analysis or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in information technology project management business analysis or administrative services; OR

An associates degree in information technology plus three years of experience in information technology project management business analysis or administrative services; OR

A bachelors degree plus three years of experience in information technology project management business analysis or administrative services; OR

A bachelors degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology computer science engineering mathematics or business analytics field plus two years of experience in information technology project management business analysis or administrative services; OR

A masters degree plus two years of experience in information technology project management business analysis or administrative services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NOTE:
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Lead and perform quality assurance testing of highly complex applications software utilizing varied test methodologies including but not limited to usability functionality exploratory regression system smoke monkey and compatibility testing.

• Collaborate with agency and business/technical analysts to identify develop and validate appropriate test data and test cases that ensure expected functionality and features are working within established benchmarks and customer expectations.

• Mentor and train lower level Quality Assurance Analysts and Project Analysts to define perform and report on quality assurance testing of complex applications software.

• Create and deliver overview and/or detailed reports about defects found during quality assurance testing of highly complex applications software.

• Document testing practices and procedures in appropriate business and/or technical documents.

• Perform all other tasks special projects analysis studies and plans as directed.
  
  

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:This vacancy may be filled byjob appointment which is temporary in nature not to exceed 48 months. If filled as a job appointment the position may be converted to a probational appointment provided a vacant position becomes available and funding is available.

Career Progression:This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as a IT Statewide Analyst 1 2 or 3.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions including promotions demotions details reassignments and transfers. Also prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal governments E-verify system.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

For further information about thisposting please contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
Email: