Senior Test Analyst for BenefitConnect: partner with IT and business on test case development; own/support test planning, scheduling, end-to-end and UAT; defect management and metrics; lead or guide large groups of UAT testers; use ALM/Jama/equivalent for full requirements-to-test-to-defect traceability.
- 7+ years within last 10 as Test Analyst on large org software/systems automating complex business processes
- Business analysis: scope assessment, BA planning, elicitation, docs of business/user/system requirements
- Cross-functional work with SMEs, architects, developers, testers
- Prepare test plans, test cases, document results; regression testing for maintenance releases
- 7+ years within last 10 producing BA/testing deliverables (BRD/FRD, test strategy/plan/cases, traceability matrices, transition plans)
- 3+ years Test ALM tools (HP ALM, Rational Requisite Pro, Jama, or equivalent) with full traceability
- Hybrid on-site 2–3 days/week West Sacramento CalSTRS HQ (hard gate)
- US work authorization; available ~Jan 2027; consent to CMAS offer packaging
- Test Analyst experience at a State or Federal agency
- Pension / retirement software implementation testing
- Bachelor’s in CS, CE, MIS, or related
- Pension domain knowledge
- Leading large groups of UAT testers; multi-effort / ambiguous environments
- System test, role-based security, performance perspectives
Location (HARD GATE): Hybrid — on-site 2–3 days/week at CalSTRS HQ,
West Sacramento, CA. Remote-only will not be submitted.
Type: Contract via AiQualTest LLC (CMAS path) · Est. start Jan 2027 · up to 24 months
(+36 mo option) · ~172 hrs/month.
Indicative rate band (internal): CMAS Sr Test Analyst — negotiate after shortlist; travel not billable
Submit resume + date-backed skill matrix to [email protected] with subject: ZR CalSTRS 5895537584 – Senior Test Analyst – Your Name.
Do not coach years. Years claimed must appear on the resume with employer + dates.
Willingness to be named on CalSTRS Attachment II / III + Right to Represent required.
Skills Required
- 7+ years within the last 10 years as a Test Analyst on large-organization software or systems automating complex business processes
- Business analysis experience, including scope assessment, planning, elicitation, and documenting business, user, and system requirements
- Cross-functional collaboration with SMEs, architects, developers, and testers
- Experience preparing test plans, test cases, test results, and regression testing for maintenance releases
- 7+ years within the last 10 years producing business analysis and testing deliverables, including BRDs, FRDs, test strategies, test plans, test cases, traceability matrices, and transition plans
- 3+ years using test ALM tools such as HP ALM, Rational Requisite Pro, Jama, or equivalent, with full traceability
- Availability to work hybrid on-site two to three days per week at CalSTRS headquarters in West Sacramento, California
- US work authorization
- Availability around January 2027
- Consent to CMAS offer packaging and willingness to be named on CalSTRS Attachment II or III
- Test Analyst experience at a state or federal agency
- Pension or retirement software implementation testing experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, or a related field
- Pension domain knowledge
- Experience leading large groups of UAT testers in multi-effort or ambiguous environments
- System testing, role-based security, and performance testing perspectives
What We Do
AiQualTest operates an AI quality and assurance ecosystem for professionals and enterprises. It combines education and hands-on practice with enterprise AI evaluation, governance tools, and consulting, helping organizations improve the reliability, safety, and governance of AI systems. Its offerings include cloud and on-premise validation, partner APIs, standards-aligned assurance, audit evidence, and workforce enablement for production AI programs across regulated and enterprise settings.
