Quality Analyst

Nava

Quality Analyst responsible for manual testing of software products in state programs. Collaborating across teams to ensure functionality and user needs are met.

Posted 5/14/2026contractRemote • Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $45 - $55 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead or support planning, analysis, and execution of QA activities across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Ensure that teams' work has clear acceptance criteria, developed/agreed on between members of the scrum teams
Write, execute, and maintain manual test cases based on user stories, functional specs, and acceptance criteria
Execute or interpret regression, performance, and validation testing; track and report defects
Validate integrations with backend systems (e.g., eligibility engines, document uploads)
Perform accessibility testing and ensure compliance with relevant policies
Collaborate with product managers, project managers, designers, developers, and test automation engineers to maintain high-quality service delivery
Log detailed, actionable bug reports with reproduction steps, screenshots, and expected vs. actual results

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years of experience conducting manual testing of software products
Understanding of QA methodologies including manual, automated, integration, and performance testing
Strong analytical skills in problem solving, test planning, and risk evaluation
Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal
Ability to work independently, multitask, and adjust to changing project needs
Strong documentation and test planning abilities
High level of attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge
Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs
Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care

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Hard Skills & Tools

manual testingautomated testingintegration testingperformance testingtest planningregression testingaccessibility testingdefect trackingtest case developmentSDLC

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem solvingcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsmultitaskingattention to detailindependenceadaptabilitydocumentation skillsrisk evaluation