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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Business Analyst - Quality Assurance - NDS - **Company:** Nelnet - **Location:** Lincoln, NE, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $55,000.0 - $80,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Spreadsheets, Software Documentation, Microsoft Management Console, Crystal Reports (Reporting Software), Integrated Development Environments, SAP (Applications), Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases, Snowflake, Test Scripts - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nelnet.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MyNelnet/job/Lincoln-NE/IT-Business-Analyst---Quality-Assurance---NDS_R22782 ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree and/or commensurate experience., * Experience in working in a collaborative, team-based development environment. * 3 to 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Quality Analyst or detailed working knowledge of several system functions. * Good working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet tools, STAR, Velocity, SQL, Crystal Reports, Snowflake, SAP Central Management Console (CMC), Inspire Interactive CCM, and the internet., * Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization. * Strong consensus building, multi-tasking, interpersonal, and analytical skills. * Ability to work with both technical staff and clients. * Self-directed and highly motivated. * Ability to obtain a security clearance. * Knowledge in the area of NIST compliance strongly desired. * Ability to quickly learn new technologies and business functions. * Ability to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment. Experience with Agile strongly desired. ## Description * Curious and self-motivated to dig in and fully understand system functionality and business processes. * Perform gap and current state analysis, develop system requirements, design, prototype, test, train, and define support procedures and implementations. * Possesses and continually builds business acumen including student lending industry knowledge and the operational areas and systems Nelnet currently uses to successfully service student loans. * Provides clear and concise verbal and written communication tailored to the appropriate audience (technical and non-technical). * Works with stakeholders and Product Owner to evolve the backlog around the goals and objectives of the product. * Working knowledge of Agile; fosters open communication and teamwork. * Stimulates collaboration among clients, operations, and technical staff. * Identifies and assists with required system documentation and user guide updates and creation. * Listens to and understands audience * Develop and maintain test plans, manual and automated test scripts (as required) for functional, interface and user acceptance testing. * Identifies test scenarios, develops test scripts, and creates expected results for use in test cycles. * Able to develop appropriate acceptance testing criteria and performs post implementation validation to confirm system changes are implemented and functioning as expected. Nelnet believes in a hybrid work environment that accommodates both in-office and remote work. This model promotes a positive work-life balance and culture, enabling in-person collaboration when possible while also providing benefits associated with remote work. The standard hybrid work schedule includes a 24/16 hour (in-office/work-from-home) split for associates that reside within 30 miles of an office. This is subject to change, based on manager discretion. NOTE: Internal Associates working in a remote capacity may be considered for this position. ## Related Videos - [AIQSpecFlow: Improves and automates your agile process of specification and creation of testcases.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100084-aiqspecflow-improves-and-automates-your-agile-process-of-specification-and-creation-of-testcases) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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