IT Business Analyst - Testing

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. The IT Business Analyst - Testing will collaborate with the Technology Consulting team to streamline operations and achieve strategic goals, focusing on testing and validation of IT systems. Responsibilities Prepares and presents parts of written status reports for clients Develops competency in enterprise IT system analysis and development Creates, prepares, and delivers test scenarios, test strategies, reviews, and test data while adhering to business processes and test standards Conducts user acceptance testing on technical work items delivered for the business Provides a detailed description of scenarios that failed Verifies and validates business requirements against business processes Reports defects in the test management tool and manages them throughout their lifecycle Determines if assigned scenarios pass or fail and records findings Partners with the business to engage and lead transparent testing efforts Authors complex test scenarios, test cases, and test scripts Partners with the testing team and business to select test scripts and regression test scripts to represent the business process Performs complex test data conditioning, regression testing, and testing validation Develops competency in federal and state policy, specifically federal funding requirements Assists with the implementation of major project phases or tasks Participates on proposal writing teams, including writing and coordinating submissions Assists with the preparation of other written reports, major deliverables, and other materials for clients Other responsibilities as necessary Skills Strong interpersonal, organizational, research, presentation, time management, and problem-solving skills A detail-oriented problem-solving approach to business and technical issues Knowledge and understanding of application testing methodologies, tools, and execution Analytical and Strategic Thinker Strong technical and business writing skills Communication expertise and ability to communicate to all levels within the company Proven creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset Proven ability to take initiative and seek solutions Able to follow, critically evaluate, and improve upon current processes Self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity Enthusiasm for life-long learning and staying well-informed about current industry issues A commitment to deliver exceptional client service Ability to work both in a team situation and autonomously Proficiency in Microsoft applications, in particular Access, PowerPoint, and Excel Must reside in the Western region of the US Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required 1-3 years of relevant work experience in consulting, IT or other relevant field Knowledge of state unemployment and workforce systems Knowledge of MMIS systems and business processes Network and application security experience or certifications Agile project experience Benefits Medical and dental care benefits 401k PTO Parental leave Bereavement leave Company Overview Public Consulting Group is a consulting company offering management consulting services to public sector organizations and entities. It was founded in 1986, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is