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Business Analyst/QA Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions
Zachary Piper Solutions Salary
Ashburn, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
  • Applicants will need a Top Secret Clearance or DHS Suitability*

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Business Analyst / QA Engineer to support a mission-critical federal program in Ashburn, VA. This hybrid role is ideal for a candidate with strong analytical skills, hands-on automated testing experience, and an active DHS or Top Secret Clearance. You will play a key role in translating business needs into technical requirements, developing automated test scripts, and ensuring validated, compliant software delivery within an Agile environment

Key Responsibilities

  • Document clear, testable requirements as user stories with acceptance criteria.
  • Develop test cases and maintain a requirements traceability matrix.
  • Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts to validate functionality, performance, and efficiency.
  • Support operations and help desk functions during absences or surge periods.
  • Ensure Section 508 compliance considerations during requirements definition and testing.
  • Contribute to program documentation including weekly status reports, monthly progress reports, and stakeholder briefings.

Required Qualifications

  • Active DHS Clearance or Top Secret Clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or related discipline.
  • 3 years of specialized experience in business analysis and/or QA.
  • Experience gathering and refining requirements with stakeholders and technical SMEs.
  • Proficiency in writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and test cases.
  • Experience developing traceability matrices.
  • Hands-on experience executing test cases and recording test results.
  • Experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, JMeter, TestRigor, or comparable frameworks.
  • Strong familiarity with Agile methodologies.
  • Experience using Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Compensation

  • Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, and any applicable sick leave.

Applications accepted starting: 2/20/26

Posting active for: at least 30 days from posting date.

Keywords: Business Analyst, QA Engineer, Automated Testing, Requirements Gathering, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria, Selenium, JMeter, TestRigor, Agile, Jira, Confluence, Section 508, Federal Clearance, DHS Clearance, Top Secret, Ashburn VA, Hybrid Work, TS/SCI, scripting, scripts, automating

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000

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