Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst, Tester

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Lead quality assurance and test strategy for Bifrost, software maintenance, interface changes, CDS-related modifications, and customer additions .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance and test strategy development, including test planning, execution, and reporting. Proficient in managing test control databases and ensuring compliance with project lifecycle processes.

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Quality Assurance TestingTest Plan DevelopmentAutomated Test Script DevelopmentDefect AdjudicationActive TS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

Test Strategy DevelopmentTest Script ExecutionRegression TestingRequirements-to-Test TraceabilityDefect TrackingTest Control Database ManagementSolution TestingTechnical DocumentationRelease ManagementAssessment Evidence Production

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

TS/SCI ClearanceSoftware MaintenanceInterface ChangesCDS-Related ModificationsCustomer Additions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead quality assurance and test strategy for Bifrost, software maintenance, interface changes, CDS-related modifications, and customer additions
Develop and manage test approaches, requirements-to-test traceability, regression and mission-thread testing, defect adjudication, assessment evidence, release readiness, and final test reporting
Independently develop and execute test scripts to ensure software quality and certify system changes
Produce expert-level test plan documents and requirements
Develop and maintain test control databases
Perform solution testing to confirm business requirements
Develop, compile, document, and run automated test scripts and procedures
Run regression tests and track defect status
Provide quality assurance testing for systems
Assist with systems documentation rollouts
Produce defect lists for future application releases
Communicate formal testing plans, problems, and results to analysts and programmers
Develop technical documentation and reports
Manage release management processes for changes to baseline IT infrastructure
Ensure project lifecycle processes are followed, documented, improved, and communicated to stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
8-10 years of related work experience
Active TS/SCI Clearance
US Citizenship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Employee ownership