OPNAV - Enterprise IT Testing Analyst III

Redoctopusds; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Benefit allowance

Job summary

Red Octopus Digital Services LLC is seeking a Test Analyst III for a fully remote role. You will support entry- to mid-level testing of OPNAV N16 MyNavy HR enterprise systems under guidance from senior testers and leads.

The position focuses on functional and operational testing, with emphasis on defect tracking, test artifacts, and release readiness in a Navy testing environment. Strong attention to detail and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 0–3 years of software testing, system operations, or IT support.
• Familiarity with defect tracking and work management tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team under structured guidance.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Execute functional, regression, integration, smoke, UAT, and UX test cases per plan.
• Develop, review, and maintain test cases, scripts, and scenarios.
• Document and track defects with reproduction steps and evidence.
• Maintain test artifacts including results, logs, and traceability.
• Participate in test execution meetings, stand-ups, and release readiness activities.
• Support test data preparation, environment validation, and execution support.
• Adhere to Navy testing standards and governance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance testing efficiency and quality.
• Prepare and communicate status updates, metrics, and findings to leadership.
• Engage with product owners and stakeholders to validate user needs for MyNavy HR testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Testing expertise

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Red Octopus Digital Services LLC | Full time

Red Octopus Digital Services LLC is an SBA certified Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are a holistic information technology services and Business Analysis consulting provider targeting organizations that have portfolios and processes that are out of alignment with their business goals and vision. We begin with the end state in mind by leveraging process optimization models and frameworks that allow organizations to clearly and efficiently design and build for success.

Job Description

This is a remote position.

The Test Analyst III provides entry- to mid-level testing support for OPNAV N16 MyNavy HR enterprise systems under senior tester and test lead guidance. This role supports the execution of functional and operational testing activities to ensure system quality, compliance, and readiness for release. The analyst applies strong attention to detail, structured documentation practices, and disciplined defect tracking to support U.S. Navy enterprise testing outcomes.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Execute assigned functional, regression, integration, smoke, UAT, and UX test cases in accordance with approved test plans and schedules.
• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of test cases, test scripts, and test scenarios.
• Document and track defects in approved tools, ensuring accurate reproduction steps and supporting evidence.
• Maintain required test artifacts, including test results, screenshots, logs, and traceability documentation.
• Participate in test execution meetings, daily stand-ups, and release readiness activities.
• Support Senior Testers and Test Leads with test data preparation, environment validation, and execution support.
• Adhere to Navy testing standards, governance processes, and quality expectations.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous process improvement to enhance testing efficiency, quality, and repeatability.
• Prepare and communicate clear status updates, testing metrics, and findings to leadership and stakeholders as required.
• Engage with product owners, functional stakeholders, and Sailors as needed to support MyNavy HR testing efforts and validate user needs.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience if approved).
• 0–3 years of experience in software testing, system operations, or IT support.
• Familiarity with defect tracking and work management tools (e.g., JIRA preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team under structured guidance.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
  

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Agile Expertise: Experience working within an Integrated Agile Team (IAT) and familiarity with Human Centered Design (HCD).
  
• System Knowledge: Prior experience with the Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) or legacy Navy HR Distribution Systems.
  
• Process Improvement: Familiarity with Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) and the development of "As-Is" and "To-Be" Business Process Models (BPM).
  
• Specialized Testing: Knowledge of Requirements Development Validation (RDV) and traceability matrices.
  

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options or a benefit allowance if you are already covered and choose to waive or opt-out