Software Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Description:

The U.S. Forest Service (FS) seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist to assist with development of an Enterprise Land Management System (ELMS) intended streamline the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other processes of the land management planning cycle. ELMS consolidates legacy systems into a single, integrated, geospatially enabled platform that improves transparency, public engagement, and operational efficiency for land management decisions. Our team is responsible for developing, testing, and supporting ELMS as it transitions to full production use nationwide.

Duties/ Responsibilities

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  Execute manual test cases against deployed ELMS application (and other applications as assigned), and analyze results for accuracy, reliability, and usability.
  
  
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  Review and analyze business requirements, user stories, and design specifications to develop test scenarios and acceptance criteria.
  
  
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  Identify, document, and track defects in GitHub (and other tools as needed), collaborating closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
  
  
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  Conduct regression testing after new releases, version upgrades, security patches, or infrastructure changes.
  
  
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  Perform Section 508 Accessibility testing of web and digital content, documenting issues and providing recommendations for remediation.
  
  
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  Validate geospatially enabled workflows and integrations across ELMS modules, ensuring data integrity and consistent user experience.
  
  
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  Participate in Agile ceremonies (backlog grooming, sprint planning, demos) and provide input on testability of user stories.
  
  
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  Collaborate with cross-functional team members (Product Owners, Developers, BAs, UX) in identifying solutions and ensuring readiness for production deployment.
  
  
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  Assume responsibility for assigned tasks and deliverables, ensuring completion within established timelines.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

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  7+ years of experience in software quality assurance or testing for enterprise applications
  
  
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  Hands-on experience with manual testing of web and mobile applications
  
  
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  Proficiency with defect tracking tools (preferably GitHub Issues)
  
  
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  Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and working in fast-paced development teams
  
  
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  Ability to handle multiple project assignments
  
  
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  Experience testing geospatial applications or workflows (ArcGIS, ESRI tools, geospatial data validation)
  
  
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  Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards and practical experience testing for compliance
  
  
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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  
  
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  Knowledge and understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0
  
  
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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to work independently and as part of a team
  
  
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  U.S Citizenship required
  
  

Nice to Have Skills

• Familiarity with USDA Forest Service applications, NEPA workflows, or other federal environmental compliance systems
• Experience working in GitHub
• Knowledge of automated testing tools or scripting (e.g., Selenium, Cypress)
• Experience with API testing
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure) or DevSecOps pipelines
• Experience with performance, load, and usability testing
• Experience working in Federal government

Education and Experience:

• 7+ years of relevant project experience
• Bachelors Degree (If no degree, then 9+ years of experience required)

Travel Requirement:

• None

Clearance Requirement:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance

Salary Range:

90k to 100k annually

Dynamo is a full lifecycle digital transformation company providing best-in-class technology and mission support services to our clients. Dynamo's mission is to lead the digital transformation industry and provide best-in-class solutions for our clients with a truly human touch.

We leverage industry leading practices to empower our clients, ultimately providing them with the necessary tools, knowledge, and information required to successfully achieve their strategic goals, while optimizing their operations.

Through our partnerships, boldness, and authenticity, Dynamo goes against the grain of a traditional government contracting company by providing top-caliber team members, delivering quality results, and always exceeding expectations.

Dynamo Technologies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.