Systems Analyst Senior

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Systems Analysis

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Health Information Technology (HIT), Manual Testing, Test Execution

Certifications:

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Systems Analyst Senior

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Analyst Senior with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Analyst Senior, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Systems Analyst joining our team to perform analysis, write functional requirements and manual test complex changes made to systems supporting the Medicare Secondary Payer office of CMS. In this position you will have the opportunity to directly impact the lives of millions of Americans by working on systems that increase access to care, improve health outcomes and control costs.  The ideal candidate will be looking for continual growth, can think strategically and mostly importantly, wants to make a positive difference to the people around them. 

GENERAL SUMMARY: Develops computer systems specifications that address business requirements and that fit with company/customer system architecture standards. Write and execute manual test cases to validate system changes.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Analyzes functional changes to be made to existing or proposed systems.
• Writes functional/system requirements that will include information about required changes to web front-end, database, web service, RESTful service, batch processing.
• Writes detailed test cases that include prerequisite steps, input/data scenarios, test steps, and expected results.
• Prepares test data to satisfy test scenarios.
• Performs manual testing of test cases and documents evidence of expected results being met.
• Opens defects when found during system testing, and coordinates with developer through resolution; retests defects when coding is complete.
• Participates in internal peer reviews of requirements, test cases, technical design, and code/unit test results.
• Provides estimates on upcoming work.
• Supports the UAT effort.
• Troubleshoots and provides support to Production Support as needed.
• May provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced analysts.
• Maintains/gains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Occasional need to provide support off-hours for ad hoc deployments to Production and for quarterly release implementations.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• 3+ years of experience directly related to computer functional/systems analysis.
• 3+ years of experience writing test cases and performing manual test execution on batch systems and web front-end systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures used in systems/functional analysis and software testing.
• Proficiency in the use of one or more specific technologies, depending on job assignment.
• Proficiency in running SQL queries.
• Proven analytical skills.
• Proven ability to handle simultaneous assignments and meet stringent deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other analysts and developers.
• Knowledge of Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP).

CLEARANCE: candidate must have resided in the US for 3 of the last 5 years and pass a background investigation in order to obtain a Public Trust.

LOCATION: Remote

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
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