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Senior QA Analyst

Forvis Mazars US
Los Angeles, CA Intern
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026
Description & Requirements

The Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst drives software quality through close collaboration with cross-functional teams, providing strong requirements analysis, test case management, manual and automated testing, and clear reporting. This role requires a solid understanding of the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) and a broad range of testing methodologies, with a focus on continuously improving the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). The Senior QA Analyst also mentors project team members and leads quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure high-quality software delivery.

What You Will Do

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand the project and product requirements, assure that holistic quality assurance and control strategies are part of the conversation, promote an atmosphere of continuous improvement in all things that can positively impact quality such as: process engineering, testing techniques (boundary, combinatorial, decision table, etc.) and testing types (unit, integration, service, functional, performance, etc.), and product documentation.

  • Contribute to knowledge sharing through detailed documentation and constructive conversations assuring that all team member's perspectives are considered.

  • Participate in refinements, planning, estimations, standups, retrospectives, reviews, release and other team-based activities to contribute to the overall project progress and quality.

  • Promote adoption of best practices to "build quality in," and continually learn new quality assurance and control tools, techniques, patterns, and practices.

  • Help maintain a collaborative, transparent, positive team environment by openly and kindly communicating testing progress, successes and challenges including observation that may be bugs, impediments and training issues.

  • Mentor and guide team members who are less experienced in quality assurance and control methodologies, lead the quality assurance and control efforts on assigned projects and products.

  • Analyze requirement documentation and technical specifications. Lead the design, development and execution of complex project test strategies and product test plans assuring alignment with business requirements and adhering to SSDLC and STLC

  • Compose and execute manual and automated test suites, test scripts, and test cases on desktop and mobile platforms primarily in, but not limited to, a web-browser environment. Drive the implementation and usage of automation frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage.

  • Communicate and document observations in content, test management and issue-tracking systems including recommendations, results, reports, and alternative ideas to address existing and potential trouble areas in software products and IT systems

  • Raise observations and actionable bugs, make recommendations for improvement of applications, and identify impediments

  • Contribute to quality assurance thought leadership, collaborate with developing, adapting, and improving quality assurance processes, practices and standards to improve quality control across team and functional boundaries.

  • Complete required training timely and be actively involved in determining future training

  • Embrace a culture of curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and continual improvement; enthusiastically participate in weekly reviews with direct management

  • Promote a quality mindset across the broader project/product team.

  • Utilize areas of strength by mentoring and helping to promote growth in direct team members.



Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • 3 years of relevant experience, including:

    • Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

    • Test case management and defect/issue management tools

    • Test automation tools and techniques

    • Development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, DevOps)

    • Quality assurance and quality control practices

    • Business and requirements analysis


Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree

  • Agile certification (e.g., CSM, CSPO, CSD)

  • Quality or testing certifications (e.g., CQE, ISTQB CTFL)



About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000 team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.

Legal Notice

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider any unsolicited referrals, resumes or CVs from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.

Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or recruiting agency unless such recruiter or recruiting agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP. Any resume(s) or CV(s) submitted to anyone working for Forvis Mazars, LLP, or submitted to a Forvis Mazars, LLP general email, without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place, will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.

Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085)

Pursuant to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range displayed is for the Colorado market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

Colorado Salary Range

CO Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 76,500

CO Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 140,300

New York City Pay Transparency

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

New York Salary Range

NY Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 91,800

NY Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 153,000

California Pay Transparency

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of California, the salary range displayed is for the California market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

California Salary Range

CA Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 84,200

CA Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 153,000

California Fair Chance

Forvis Mazars will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Maryland Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Maryland's Wage Range Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the Maryland market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

MD Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 76500

MD Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 140300

Massachusetts Wage Transparency

Pursuant to the Massachusetts' Wage Transparency Act, the salary range displayed is for the Massachusetts market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

MA Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 84200

MA Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 140300

Illinois Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

IL Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 76500

IL Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 140300

New Jersey Wage Transparency

Pursuant to New Jersey's Pay Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the New Jersey market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

NJ Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 91800

NJ Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 153000

Vermont Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Vermont Act 155, the salary range displayed is for the Vermont market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

VT Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 68900

VT Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 127500

Washington Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, the salary range displayed is for the Washington market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits such as medical, dental, vision, tax-savings plans, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, holidays, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

WA Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 76500

WA Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 153000

Close Date: 07/27/2026

Salary : $68,900 - $153,000

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