Testing Analyst

Testing AnalystLocation: Largo, MDReference: JP338 Force 3, Inc., “Top 100” IT leading services provider with Cisco Gold and Sun Partnerships is seeking a Testing Analyst to work in Largo, MD. We deliver strategic and financial value to businesses and government agencies through high-performing, secure, wireless, IPC networks and highly skilled services, including network management, help desk and application support.  We offer a great team environment and excellent benefits!! In addition to our Maryland and Texas locations, Force 3 has employees strategically placed onsite throughout the United States, performing critical tasks for our valued customers.   Visit our website www.force3.com for more information and a list of our current opportunities. DUTIES / SCOPE OF WORK:  The successful candidate will participate in a team environment supporting a U.S. Government contract that provides personnel security management to DoD. The position involves performing functional and regression testing of the government system.  The candidate will need strong organizational skills and experience with basic computer operations. Successful candidate will be involved in the creation and execution of test plans, test scripts, and test analysis reports based on the client-approved requirements for the system.  He/she will use internal testing procedures in order to complete their assignments.  He/she will proactively identify areas within work area scope that are non-compliant, help define processes or corrective action in those areas, and follow through with remedial actions.  Will also be involved in reviewing system requirements to help improve the testability and traceability of the requirements from the focus of a tester.   REQUIREMENTS:  **Must be a U.S. Citizen and the ability to pass a background investigation, to obtain a secret clerance** Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.  Strong front-end and back-end testing; experience in software process methodology and commonly used concepts and practices in the software-engineering environment across all phases of the lifecycle.  Must be fluent in the languages which support the query and management of Sybase and Oracle data sets; independently create and manage data sets. SEI CMM Level 3 working experience implementing and maintaining compliant key process areas relative to testing.  Responsible creating test scripts; executing Unix shell scripts and SQL queries for interface data loads and verification Use PVCS Version Manager and PVCS Tracker tools to manage requirements, changes to requirements, and testing baselines. Familiarity with an automated test tool (such as WinRunner) to automate regression testing would be highly desired. Familiarity with Department of Defense personnel security issues is a plus HOURS:  M-F Normal Business Hours with some occasional overtime  Company:Force 3Email:Apply by EmailReference Code:JP338