Quality Assurance Analyst

The Department of Technology, Management and Budgetsupports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services including Information Technology project delivery, maintenance and support. This position is within the Agency Services area supporting MDE, CEPI, MCSC, MDCR, & MiLEAP. We are looking for a person that understands the value of public service in a diverse environment and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens. This person needs to be an excellent communicator, meaning they can explain things to an individual or large group in a way that they can understand and relate to, not necessarily an orator. We would love someone who is a motivator and leader. You need to be organized, have good time management skills, and know the importance of a timeline. We need someone who is reliable and honest and who keeps their word and commitments to their colleagues and customers. We want someone who comes to work to work and holds themselves and their staff accountable. You need to embrace diversity, have a team-oriented mindset, and learn to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals. Strong communications skills are a must. This position functions as an QA analyst, within a team of technology professionals. This position helps with design, development, testing, and on-going enhancements that support the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI) and the following agency systems. This position works in a team-based environment to perform quality assurance testing for the following CEPI applications along with the testing of on-going enhancements: • AppSecure • Educational Entity Master (EEM) • Financial Information Database (FID) • Graduation and Dropout (GAD, GradDrop, Cohort) • Michigan Education Data Portal (MiSchool Data) • Michigan Post-Secondary Data Inventory (MPDI) • Michigan Student Data System (MSDS) • Michigan Student Longitudinal Data System (MSLDS) • Nonpublic School Personnel Report (NSPR) • Registry of Educational Personnel (REP) • School Infrastructure Database (SID) • Student Transcript and Academic Record Repository (STARR) This position is responsible for participation on application development projects which focus on achieving the goals and mission of the agency. This position has responsibilities in all phases of the software development lifecycle related to these systems. Knowledge of quality assurance testing platform(s) as listed within the knowledge skills and abilities section of this position description. If you are a self-motivated person who wants a challenge and to work in a high paced environment, we are interested in hearing from you. The State of Michigan offers competitive work experience that includes in-state remote work options, tuition reduction program at several higher education institutions, a variety of benefits, access to professional development training, and excellent vacation and sick time policies. Please consider sending in your application today. DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT. SIGNING BONUS: This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees. ITPA 12 - Position Description Position Location/Remote Office: The office location is Lansing, MI. The State of Michigan is not able to offer employment to out-of-state applicants that do not plan to relocate. The Department of Technology Management and Budget currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week. DTMB is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Education Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12 Possession of a Bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics. Experience Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12 Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11.Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12 Possession of an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement. OR Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, information technology technician, or four years (8,320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement. To be considered for this position you must: • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. • Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening. • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week. • Attach a cover letter. • If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature. Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered and screened out. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions(Download PDF reader) Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. The Office ofCareer Services offers current State Employees and interested applicants access to the job application process and a variety of career planning resources. In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. If selected for employment, you must be able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States. Certain positions may require certification in specific information technology programs. View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InformationTechnologyProgrammerAnalyst.pdf Apply tot his job Apply To this Job