What We Can Achieve Together:
The Sr. Quality Management Analyst leads, manages and analysis all aspects of mid-level complex IT product/service to optimize organizations efficiency.
The Sr. Quality Management Analyst is responsible for providing technical analysis and testing of IT products with the goal of creating or enhancing a quality “user experience”. This position will develop, maintain, and carry out procedures that ensure all information systems products and services meet minimum quality standards and end-user requirements. The primary focus of this position will be to work with project teams to thoroughly test software to ensure proper operation and free of critical defects. This position will adapt industry standard testing tools and techniques when possible and will develop, document, and execute test plans throughout the project life cycle. The Sr. Quality Management Analyst will work in cross functional teams to resolve problems that occur because of testing and will regularly report progress on problem resolution to management. The Sr. Quality Management Analyst will make recommendations for improvement as part of the product and service development processes.
This is a fully remote role for candidates located in the US with preference to those located on east coast.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Work in lateral teams to provide guidance and expertise to IT staff involved in Functional, User Acceptance, and overall QA testing incorporating best practices of design, development and deployment for new and existing products, standards and/or services.
In partnership with Project Management Office, Business Systems, Operations, and Conservation Systems staff:
Provide detailed and comprehensive functional test scripts that test technical and business process functions.
Create standards for both automated and manual product testing.
Create and maintain a comprehensive and organized repository of test results and knowledge of testing best practices.
Work with users to understand context and apply creative thinking to understand how a user works with and potentially breaks an application to build real world test scripts.
Define Quality standards for IT products.
Conduct best practices and user research in one or more user testing disciplines to expand, evolve, and update techniques, work product, and deliverables.
Develop, maintain, and use test tools and methodologies with an emphasis on QA practice and techniques.
Design, execute and report in multiple areas of user testing.
We’re Looking for You:
Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with strong experience in working with a multi-disciplinary team.
The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience in management of data and personnel. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!
The ideal candidate will have all or some of the qualifications. If you don’t have all of them, please apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience:
Proficient with project management, SDLC and Agile methodologies
Experienced with Jira or similar project management tools and strong understanding of infrastructure, business process analysis, and how IT services support organizational operations.
Experience in using test automation tools like TestComplete and Kainos or, open‑source testing tools, and SQL scripting
Strong analytical/critical‑thinking skills to identify defects and edge cases.
Committed to delivering high‑quality user experiences and maintaining testing/technology standards.
Excellent written/oral communication skills, works effectively across teams and cultures with minimal supervision.
Dependable, flexible, and able to work under pressure; demonstrates ownership, collaboration, team‑building, mentoring, and training capabilities
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field and/or combined equivalent of education and experience.
5 years of experience as a quality assurance profession in Information Technology or a related field.
Experience in defining and documenting complex systems test processes and scenarios.
Strong computer skills and knowledge of QA databases and applications.
Experience in implementing and executing QA automation tools.
Experience in communicating effectively with internal and external audiences.
Salary Information:
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $97,400 – $146,200. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”
What We Bring:
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
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