System Analyst

Title- Systems Analyst (BA/QA focus) Location- 100% Remote-they want someone that is within 1.5 hour commute of Baltimore area- they want someone that can come in 1 day per month and also be open to more in the future.* Duration:6+ Months Contract- Contract to Perm Hire

Must Haves from Manager: On the BA side of things must have experience with Requirements gathering and turning into functional requirements. On the BA side of things they want someone with experience gathering requirements on Home grown or Custom Apps and NOT JUST COTS Products. On the QA side they want someone with experience manually testing for bugs on front end Apps. On the QA side they want someone with some experience with UAT testing as well. Must have some experience with writing basic SQL queries as well. Must have very strong communication skills! Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience.

HOW A SYSTEMS ANALYST 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. 2-4 years of experience directly related to computer functional/systems analysis and requirement writing. 2-4 years of experience writing test cases and performing manual test execution on batch systems and web front-end systems.

Skills AND Abilities

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).