1099 Senior Quality Analyst
About Nava
Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges.
As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.
Position type: Hourly, Full-time
Contract type: 1099 Independent contractor
Location: Remote (U.S.based)
Contract duration: 3 months with potential extension
Position summary
The Senior Quality Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, accessibility, and usability of digital products that support a state program. You will be responsible for executing thorough manual testing of web applications to ensure they meet functional requirements and real-world user needs. You will support complex testing efforts, collaborate across multiple project scrum teams, and may lead small- to mid-scale QA efforts with some guidance from senior staff.
What you'll do
- 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.
Required skills
- 10+ 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
Desired skills
- Experience testing mobile-friendly interfaces
- Experience with public sector systems and federal/state benefit programs
- Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., LoadRunner) or open-source equivalents
- Leadership and mentoring experience in QA teams
- Understanding of system architecture, integration points, and business process modeling
- Understanding of Agile development processes
Please note: Consultants/Contractors are not eligible for Nava benefits unless hired in a full time capacity.
Compensation
$45—$60 USD
Other requirements
All roles at Nava require the following:
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired
Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future
May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract
Perks working with Nava
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 a virtual visit program (depending on available providers)
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
Location
We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
*If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time.
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We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States.
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