Manual Tester/QA Analyst - US Citizenship Required

Ready to ignite your career and work alongside innovative IT professionals supporting critical federal mission systems? Join our team supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection and help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications used in support of national security operations. As a Manual Tester / QA Analyst, you will support quality assurance efforts throughout the software development lifecycle by executing manual testing activities, validating system functionality, performing API and database testing, and supporting recurring environment validation and regression test activities within Agile development teams. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to identify, document, and resolve software defects. Your Role Execute manual functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing for enterprise web applications and services Develop and maintain test cases, test scenarios, and test documentation based on business requirements and user stories Conduct exploratory and ad hoc testing to identify application defects, usability concerns, and edge-case issues Support recurring automated regression and environment validation test runs by reviewing results, documenting issues, and coordinating with development teams Perform API testing using Postman, including request/response validation and test data generation Validate backend system functionality and application data using SQL queries and database testing techniques Assist in developing and implementing quality control methodologies to ensure compliance with QA standards, guidelines, and procedures Participate in formal and informal reviews throughout the software development lifecycle Support basic Section 508 accessibility testing activities and document accessibility-related findings Track, document, and retest defects using Agile lifecycle and defect management tools Collaborate with Scrum teams during sprint planning, backlog refinement, standups, and release activities Support version control and configuration management activities using Git and GitLab Assist with test evidence collection and documentation required for audits, compliance reviews, and release approvals Communicate testing status, risks, and defect trends to project stakeholders and team leadership