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# IT Quality Analyst/Tester - ITS1

- **Company:** State of Minnesota
- **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $54,059.0 - $81,141.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Software Applications, Information Systems, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Software Tools, Software Systems, Test Data, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=969bfa253e02859d

## About the Role

Position requires a minimum of one (1) year of IT related experience in performing quality analysis for IT applications.

Experience must include:

 * Ability to apply basic knowledge QA/QC test methodologies to develop test plans, test cases, and test data, and review business and technical requirements and application designs.
 * Participate in project meetings, develop test scenarios, document defects and execute regression testing.
 * Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
 * Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.

Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree or a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months., * Basic knowledge of QA methodologies, SDLC, test management tools, manual and accessibility testing, defect identification, security, and change impact analysis.

 * Familiarity with Oracle PeopleSoft Applications, Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn and use multiple systems and software tools.
 * Strong Communication, teamwork and organizational skills; including managing deadlines, effective time management, and ownership of assigned tasks.

## Description

This position provides entry-level professional knowledge and skills in information systems software testing, quality assurance and quality control of application software and systems. This includes the quality of the coding itself and not just the outcome of the application execution. This position promotes appropriate testing methodologies, striving to identify and manage defects in the software systems.

Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester duties performed by this position are more routine, less complex and of a smaller scope than those led by more senior Quality Assurance Analyst staff.
This position requires an employee to work onsite at 658 Cedar St., St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with limited telework available. Telework eligibility depends on residence:

 * Candidates living in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the worksite in a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) may telework up to 50%.
 * Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
 * Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state are not eligible for hire unless relocating within 50 miles., It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
 * SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
 * Criminal History Check
 * Reference Check
 * Social Security and Address Verification
 * Education Verification
 * Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application., * A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance

 * Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
 * Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care