ASCNDI - Operations Analyst/ Software Tester (5341) at SMX

<div class="ui-form-item ui-form-item-horizontal" data-direction="horizontal"> <div class="ui-form-field lifesuite__rte--display"> <div class="ui-form-field lifesuite__rte--display"> <div class="m-b break-word ng-scope"> <div class="ng-scope"> <div><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Operations Analyst/Software Tester to support multiple software projects. This individual will be responsible for requirements analysis, end-user validation, documentation review, and comprehensive test planning and execution. The role serves as a vital quality assurance advocate and liaison between users, development teams, and project stakeholders, ensuring reliable, technically sound, and user-aligned software deliveries.</span></div> </div> </div> <div class="m-b break-word ng-scope">&nbsp;</div> <div class="m-b break-word ng-scope"><strong>Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities</strong></div> <div class="m-b break-word ng-scope"> <div class="ng-scope"> <div> <ul> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Regularly engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather system and user requirements, validate workflows, provide project status updates, and clarify user needs</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Facilitate clear and concise communications regarding product status, testing results, and process changes, ensuring alignment across all project phases</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Analyze system design and operational requirements for the software projects, working to ensure functional, integration, and data traceability</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Contribute to the preparation, review, and iterative improvement of technical documentation, such as Software Design Descriptions (SDD), Software Version Descriptions (SVD), Cybersecurity Implementation Plans (CSIP), and Database Design Documents (DDD)</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Assist in integrating stakeholder or government feedback as part of documentation change processes</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test procedures, test scripts, and test reports for functional, regression, suitability, and acceptance testing in accordance with test documentation standards (e.g., DI-NDTI-80603A, DI-NDTI-80566A, DI-NDTI-80809B)</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Lead facilitation and execution of User Acceptance Testing, including setting up test environments, coordinating user participation, preparing UAT documentation, collecting and analyzing feedback, and reporting results to the project and stakeholder teams</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Prepare and update test plans, test procedures, and test reports</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Ensure timely delivery, compliance with contract schedules, and incorporation of stakeholder feedback into final and revised documentation</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Support regular updates to internal team documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect evolving practices and lessons learned</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Support and help coordinate stakeholder integration meetings; document outcomes and action items to drive cross-functional alignment</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Facilitate communication and risk tracking surrounding changes and updates to CDRLs and other project deliverables</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Identify opportunities for process optimization regarding requirements management, testing, and documentation to drive efficiency and quality</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Advance the creation and ongoing maintenance of an automated testing suite to ensure scalable and efficient validation of system functionality, with the aim of improving test repeatability, reliability, and speed over the project lifecycle</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="m-b break-word ng-scope"><strong>Required Skills &amp; Experience</strong></div> <div class="m-b break-word ng-scope"> <div class="ng-scope"> <ul> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Clearance Required: Secret</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, operations research, or related discipline</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Minimum 2 years of experience in software/system testing or operations analysis, preferably on DoD or mission-critical enterprise systems</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Experience interpreting requirements and translating them into executable test cases and workflows</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing, test planning, and test result reporting </span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Familiarity with technical documentation practices, particularly for DoD or federal systems, including the preparation and revision of test plans, test procedures, test reports, and other technical artifacts</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Understanding of data management concepts, aviation reliability, or sustainment systems is preferred</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills; ability to facilitate meetings and present findings to technical and non-technical audiences</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Experience supporting or facilitating UAT and stakeholder engagement meetings</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Experience with Agile methodologies, test management tools, and (preferably) test automation concepts</span></li> <li><span class="pre-wrap ng-binding ng-scope">Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to prepare professional-assessment reports and presentations</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> 6/15/2026</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Career Level: T02ASE<br>Funding Level: Firm-funded</span></strong></p> </div> </div> </div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning &amp; development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.</span></p></div><div class="title">The proposed salary for this position is:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$80,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$118,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.</p> <p>We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.</p> <p>SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.</p> <p><span data-teams="true"><span id="message-body-1758638857922" class="fui-ChatMyMessage__body rcngbzt ___eyw0iv0 f10pi13n ftqa4ok f2hkw1w f8hki3x f1d2448m f1bjia2o ffh67wi f1j6vpng f1pniga2 f987i1v f1ffjurs f15bsgw9 f14e48fq f18yb2kv fd6o370 ffwy5si f3znvyf f57olzd f4stah7 f480a47 fs1por5 fk6fouc figsok6 fkhj508 f19n0e5 f9ijwd5 fzqqayd f10ostut f1o0qvyv f9ggezi f1xp5gbu f150uoa4 ffyari3 fo7qwa0 f16xkysk fxowb0n f11ghf3q f13aoclr flypziy f10kwr27 fquw1qa fftr39l f13lathq f15hsm81 f2ss68y ffb60jq f8nuap2 f13nk4fk f7jacry fq08z5q fd9af6s fr74w9q fcl9uv6 f13sm7pj f1u6qqly f16wpxbl faim3u9 f6cs3qo fa2w2z3 fd39nx6 f10gn8j9 frcqmxy f1w9ws4k f1ddxkqj fd10euv fvuz61 f1nbc6gw"><span id="content-1758638857922" class="fui-Primitive ___16zla5h f1oy3dpc fqtknz5 fyvcxda"></span></span></span></p> <div id="x_Signature"></div> <p>Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.</p> <p>SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).</p></div>