SAIC

QA Analyst

SAIC • $90K — $110K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience (or 4 years experience in lieu of degree)
  • U.S. Citizenship or Green Card required for public trust clearance
  • Proficient in SQL and SAP Data Services ETL scripts
  • Experience with DB2 for data extraction and manipulation
  • Basic COBOL knowledge for reading and writing simple programs
  • Familiarity with JCL for data extraction and sorting
  • Knowledge of IBM utilities like SORT and IEBGENER
  • Understanding of FTP for data transfer
  • Basic Python knowledge for code comprehension
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 for reporting and documentation
  • Hands-on experience in system testing, including writing test plans and documenting results

Responsibilities

  • Perform independent verification and validation (IV&V) of programming modifications across mainframe and Linux platforms
  • Plan, execute, and document testing for software releases and modifications
  • Test software as components transition from mainframe to Linux/SAP Data Services
  • Certify software configurations and verify application component deployment
  • Review and validate statistical outputs for accuracy and consistency
  • Conduct investigations into data anomalies and recommend remediation
  • Perform post-production validation and verify results for production runs
  • Execute segmentation testing for specific data segments
  • Test ERIS reports and stored procedures impacted by programming changes
  • Develop and execute system test plans, cases, and scripts
  • Document test results and track defects through resolution
  • Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and validate outcomes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Supportive work environment focused on collaboration and innovation
Full Job Description
Job Description

The QA Analyst will perform end-to-end IV&V activities for all across legacy mainframe and modernized Linux-based platforms. This role ensures that all programming changes, data transformations, and releases are thoroughly tested, validated, and documented, supporting a high degree of accuracy, integrity, and reliability for IRS enforcement revenue data.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform independent verification and validation (IV&V) of all ERIS programming modifications and enhancements across all platforms (IBM mainframe and Linux-based environments).
  • Plan, execute, and document testing for each January software release and additional modifications throughout the year.
  • Test software and processes as ERIS components are transitioned from the mainframe environment to the Linux/SAP Data Services environment.
  • Certify software configurations and verify proper deployment of application components.
  • Review and validate statistics outputs to ensure accuracy and consistency of system results.
  • Conduct ad hoc investigations into data transformation and replication activities; analyze suspected data anomalies and recommend remediation actions.
  • Perform post-production validation, including review of production statistics reports and verification of results for each production run.
  • Execute segmentation testing as needed to confirm correct behavior for specific data segments or business populations.
  • Test ERIS reports and stored procedures on the Compliance Data Warehouse (CDW) impacted by annual January changes and in-year programming changes.
  • Develop and execute system test plans, test cases, and test scripts for data validation and functional verification.
  • Document test results, defects, and issues clearly and comprehensively; track defects through resolution.
  • Collaborate with developers, data engineers, database administrators, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, understand changes, and validate outcomes.


Qualifications

Required:
  • BS and 5 years of overall experience (4 years experience in lieu of degree)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. Citizenship or Green Card.
  • Experience with SQL and SAP Data Services ETL scripts (Extract, Transform, Load).
  • Experience running data extracts in DB2 (e.g., creating tables and extracting data).
  • Basic knowledge of COBOL (ability to read and write simple COBOL programs).
  • Knowledge of JCL (Job Control Language) for data extraction and sorting.
  • Knowledge of IBM utilities such as SORT and IEBGENER.
  • Knowledge of FTP for data transfer and file movement.
  • Knowledge of Python (ability to read and understand code).
  • Experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications (Excel, SharePoint, Word, Access) to create reports, analyze data, and develop documentation.
  • Hands-on experience performing system testing activities, including:
    • Writing system test plans
    • Developing data validation processes
    • Executing system test cases and/or scripts
    • Documenting system defects and test results


Desired:
  • Experience with IRS, federal financial, or large-scale revenue/financial systems.
  • Familiarity with Sybase IQ or similar columnar database technologies.
  • Experience working on modernization or migration projects from mainframe to open systems.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, especially related to data quality and data transformation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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