6+ years of experience in business analysis within IT or enterprise service environments.
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Proficient in application quality assurance and testing methodologies.
Experience with Google Docker for containerized testing environments.
Familiarity with GitHub for version control and code repository access.
Strong skills in defect management and documentation.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for classified information access.
Responsibilities
Develop risk-based test plans and cases for critical functions.
Execute various testing types including functional and regression testing.
Manage defects from documentation to closure, ensuring thorough tracking.
Prepare assessments for release readiness and validate post-release.
Produce monthly metrics on testing and identify areas for improvement.
Maintain testing procedures and support quarterly reviews.
Ensure compliance with NASA's Level of Confidence requirements.
Benefits
Full-time position with opportunities for professional growth.
Engagement in high-stakes projects supporting NASA.
Access to advanced tools and technologies in a collaborative environment.
Opportunity to work with a diverse team of experts in the field.
Full Job Description
Overview
Abacus Technology is seeking a Business Analyst to provide application quality assurance and testing support for NASA's Luna/NMC platform on the eMITS program at Johnson Space Center. This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities
Develop risk-based test plans, cases, data needs, and entry/exit criteria with full coverage of critical and high-risk functions.
Execute functional, regression, integration, workflow, role/permission, data-validation, usability, accessibility, interface, and smoke testing with clear, reproducible evidence.
Manage defects end-to-end: document, classify, track, communicate, escalate when required, and retest before closure.
Prepare release-readiness assessments and conduct post-release validation.
Produce monthly testing metrics and identify practical improvement opportunities.
Maintain procedures, templates, and knowledge artifacts; support quarterly reviews and transition package preparation.
Meet NASA Level of Confidence (LoC) requirements and complete all mandatory NASA training for access to systems.
Qualifications
6+ years experience supporting business analysis activities in IT or enterprise service environments. Bachelor's degree in a related field. Experience in application quality assurance and testing in IT or enterprise service environments. Experience with Google Docker for containerized testing environments. Experience with GitHub to access code repositories and track version control. Experience with Google Cloud platform environments. Proficient in software testing methodologies and tools. Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira. Able to develop comprehensive test plans with full coverage of critical and high-risk functions. Strong defect management skills including documentation, classification, tracking, and escalation. Experience preparing release-readiness assessments and conducting post-release validation. Able to maintain and update a government-visible work plan, track priorities, and meet committed testing activities. Able to produce testing metrics and identify improvement opportunities. Familiar with configuration management practices and Government change/control records desired. Experience with accessibility/usability testing and role/permission testing preferred. Strong written documentation skills and internal quality control prior to delivery. Must have solid communications skills and be capable of working with all levels of an organization. Must be a US Citizen.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
About Abacus Technology
Abacus Technology is a provider of information technology services and solutions to government agencies and the private sector. The company offers a range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, and program management. Abacus Technology was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
