Business Analyst / Test Engineer

Steampunk, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk, Inc. is seeking a Business Analyst/Test Engineer in McLean, Virginia. In this role, you will support Agile software delivery teams, translate stakeholder needs into requirements, and validate solutions via testing and quality assurance activities. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience in related fields, and familiarity with tools like JIRA and Azure DevOps. The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $140,000, reflecting the value of your expertise in business analysis and testing within the federal environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of total experience in relevant fields.
• Experience supporting business analysis within a federal environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear, testable features and user stories.
• Develop and execute test plans and validation procedures.

Skills

Business analysis

Testing

Quality assurance

Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Selenium

Postman

Job description

As a Business Analyst/Test Engineer, you will support Agile software delivery teams by translating mission and stakeholder needs into well‑defined requirements, validating solutions through testing and quality assurance activities, and ensuring successful delivery of applications and data solutions within a federal environment.

You will work closely with stakeholders, product owners, developers, and testers to define requirements, develop acceptance criteria, support testing efforts, and ensure delivered solutions align with business objectives and user expectations. This role combines business analysis, functional validation, and quality assurance to improve delivery quality, streamline processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives across Agile teams.

Responsibilities Include

• Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to gather, analyze, refine, and document business and functional requirements.
• Translate business needs and epics into features, user stories, business rules, and acceptance criteria that are clear, testable, and aligned to mission objectives.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and validation procedures to ensure solutions meet functional, business, and user requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, data validation, usability, and accessibility (508) testing across applications and data systems.
• Identify, document, track, and support resolution of defects and issues through collaboration with development teams and stakeholders.
• Validate implemented functionality against acceptance criteria and business expectations prior to release.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, including coordination with stakeholders, documenting results, and tracking issues through resolution.
• Analyze current‑state processes and workflows to identify opportunities for operational improvement, automation, and increased efficiency.
• Assist with testing and validation activities supporting cloud migration and modernization efforts.
• Produce high‑quality documentation including process flows, requirements documentation, test artifacts, gap analyses, and recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders regarding requirements, testing results, risks, and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of total experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting business analysis, testing, and quality assurance activities within a federal environment.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting business and functional requirements.
• Experience developing and executing test plans, test cases, and defect tracking activities.
• Experience supporting Agile software development teams and working within Agile methodologies.
• Experience using tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile lifecycle management platforms.
• Experience performing functional, regression, data validation, and accessibility (508) testing.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to create clear, concise documentation and present recommendations to stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience supporting cloud‑based application or data modernization initiatives.
• Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
• Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Postman, or similar technologies.
• Experience documenting current‑state and future‑state workflows and conducting gap analyses.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps concepts and CI/CD practices.
• Local to Washington, DC metro area.

Salary range: $75,000 to $140,000.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E‑Verify program.