Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

Job Posting closes: 05/12/2024

Supporting Documents Uploaded By: 05/13/2024

Agency Information:

Kansas Department of Revenue

Business Support Services

Topeka, Kansas

The selected candidate may be eligible to work remotely from their home. This position is in Topeka so this candidate will be required to work out of the Topeka office periodically.

www.ksrevenue.org

About the Position:

Who can apply: External (anyone can apply)

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Monday

• Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: KDOR

Compensation:

Hourly Pay: $20.13

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, vision, and additional coverage

• Pre-tax savings accounts

• Sick & Vacation leave

• Work-Life Balance programs: military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

• 9 Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

• Employee discounts with the STAR Program

• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• On-the-job training programs

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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Position Summary:

This position serves as a core Quality Assurance Analyst on the Tax Quality Assurance Team. The Quality Assurance Analyst carries out the established procedures to ensure Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) Taxation products and services meet department standards and end-user requirements. These individual tests software, systems, and applications to ensure proper operation of functional and technical requirements and are free from defects. This individual creates and maintains test data and test scripts for use in testing activities. This individual analyzes, evaluates, and documents issues discovered during testing and works closely with the necessary technical teams to resolve these issues. This individual also provides timely and accurate progress reports on open issues and issue resolution to management and/or the end users. Key responsibilities include functional, integration, and regression testing for new and existing software, systems, and applications. Verify that software systems and applications function according to user requirements and conform to established guidelines. Develop test plans and manage all activities within a test plan to ensure objectives are met and the solution works as expected. Follow and execute test schedules and plans providing management with updates or variances to the plan. Ensure system defects are documented, assigned, communicated, and appropriately resolved. Recommend program improvements or corrections to programmers, design team, and appropriate staff. Coordinate user acceptance testing with end users. Verify that all scheduled testing is completed in accordance with schedules. Ensure all impacted departments and individuals are coordinated with and represented. Provide first level assistance for issue resolution.

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Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications: One year of experience in planning, implementing, and monitoring activities relevant to the agency's programs. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Experience: Experience creating test plans and test schedules. Ability to translate technical requirements into test plans. Ability to create clear, concise, and detailed test scripts from high-level test plans. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and self-motivated. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to learn new technologies and processes quickly with excellent attention to detail. Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: KBI and FBI fingerprint required due to access to Federal Tax Information files in KDOR system.

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Debbie Lang

• Email: KDOR_Recruitment@ks.gov

• Phone: (785) 296-3077

• Mailing Address: Kansas Department of Revenue, Office of Personnel Services, 109 SW 9th Street, Topeka, KS 66612

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• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 ensures you the right to reasonable accommodations. A request for an accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the State of Kansas. Arrangements will be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any other part of the employment process. It is your responsibility to make your needs known to the KDOR Recruitment Office at 785-296-3077.