Business Analyst, QA Lead

ICA, Inc.

. Elicit, document, and manage business and functional requirements from stakeholders .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing business and functional requirements, leading QA activities, and implementing test automation strategies. Proficient in Agile methodologies and skilled in utilizing tools like JIRA and Confluence for effective project management and collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Test Automation ToolsAgile/Scrum MethodologyJIRA Advanced ProficiencyFull Test Lifecycle ManagementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Requirements DocumentationTest Case DesignDefect TrackingAutomated TestingAPI TestingSQL for Data ValidationQuality Metrics DefinitionUser Story WritingAcceptance Criteria DevelopmentTest Plan Design

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SeleniumPlaywrightCypressPostmanRestAssuredJIRAConfluenceCI/CD IntegrationJenkinsGitHub Actions

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

FederalHealthcareAWS

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCypressJenkinsSeleniumSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Elicit, document, and manage business and functional requirements from stakeholders
Translate requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flows
Maintain requirement traceability from business need through to test coverage
Facilitate requirement walkthroughs and sign-offs with stakeholders and development teams
Own QA strategy for assigned products and features from planning through release
Design and document test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on requirements
Lead manual and automated testing across functional, regression, integration, and UAT cycles
Track and report defects, drive triage, and ensure timely resolution with development teams
Define and monitor quality metrics including defect density, test coverage, and escape rate
Act as quality gatekeeper for release readiness
Build and maintain automated UI, API, and/or regression test scripts
Identify high-value automation candidates and expand automation coverage
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines where applicable
Evaluate and recommend automation tools and frameworks
Participate in Agile/Scrum sprint ceremonies including standups, planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and reviews
Write and refine user stories and acceptance criteria in the backlog
Manage and maintain JIRA boards, including epics, stories, sprints, workflows, and reporting
Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, and stakeholders to align scope, timelines, and quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
5+ years of experience in a combined BA/QA or QA Lead role
Proven experience writing and managing requirements documentation and test cases
Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Postman/RestAssured, or similar)
Strong working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodology
Advanced proficiency in JIRA (workflow configuration, dashboards, reporting) and Confluence (or equivalent)
Experience managing full test lifecycle: planning, case design, execution, defect tracking, and reporting
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead QA activities independently and mentor team members
Must be authorized to work in the United States and have lived in the US for 3 or more consecutive years
Must be able and willing to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
Preferred: Experience with API testing and CI/CD integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, DevOps, etc.)
Preferred: Prior experience in federal, healthcare, AWS
Familiarity with SQL for data validation is a plus
All application materials must be your own original work; unauthorized AI-generated or AI-assisted content is prohibited unless explicitly permitted during a live technical assessment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance – 100% employer-paid premiums; ICA covers the full cost of one of three offered medical plans
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
Health Spending Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life and Disability insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays)
Education and Professional Development Assistance
Remote work from anywhere within the continental United States