Remote QA Test Analyst – Software Asset Management (VA ESOM) at Kentro
United States
<strong>Overview</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Kentro is hiring for <strong>Remote QA Test Analyst – Software Asset Management</strong> to support the <strong>VA ESOM</strong> <strong>contract</strong>. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Location: </strong></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #d9b54e;"><em><strong> REMOTE</strong></em><strong> - </strong></span>This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Compensation Range: </strong>The pay range for this position is $95-105K annually. Kentro determines compensation by evaluating current government contracting and commercial market conditions, as well as the role’s specific requirements. Final salary placement within this range will be based on the candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education, certifications, location, and security clearance level, where applicable.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-teams="true">This Job Description reflects the primary duties of the role; however, it is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Team members may be asked to take on additional responsibilities in alignment with customer expectations, business needs, and Kentro’s culture of collaboration and adaptability.</span> </span></p> <br><strong>Responsibilities</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Test Planning & Strategy</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for ServiceNow SAM Pro configurations, workflows, entitlement ingestion, normalization rules, and reporting based on user stories and acceptance criteria.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with Business Analysts and the QA Testing Manager to ensure test coverage aligns with SAM functional requirements, sprint deliverables, and contract obligations.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Define and document test objectives, scope, entry/exit criteria, and traceability matrices for each SAM testing cycle.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews to provide QA input on story readiness, testability, and acceptance criteria completeness.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Test Execution & Defect Management</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test scenarios for ServiceNow SAM Pro configurations, including software catalog items, and license reconciliation workflows.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identify, document, and track defects through resolution using established defect management tools and processes, providing clear reproduction steps and supporting evidence.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform regression testing following bug fixes, platform updates, or configuration changes to confirm issue resolution and prevent unintended impact on SAM workflows.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Conduct smoke testing and sanity checks following deployments to validate SAM environment stability.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">UAT Coordination & Support</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support the coordination and execution of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for SAM deliverables, including preparing test environments and tracking UAT progress and outcomes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Serve as a point of contact for end users and client stakeholders during UAT, assisting with issue triage and facilitating clear communication between testers and the development team.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Document UAT results, open defects, and sign-off status in alignment with VA change management and deployment approval processes.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">SAM Domain Validation</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Apply working knowledge of software asset management processes to validate that ServiceNow SAM Pro configurations accurately reflect real-world entitlement structures, license lifecycle workflows, and compliance requirements.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Test integrations between SAM Pro and discovery tools or external data sources to confirm data completeness, normalization accuracy, and alignment with the CMDB.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Verify that out-of-the-box (OOB) ServiceNow SAM configurations behave as expected and flag deviations from platform best practices for developer review.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Validate software catalog items for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with VA software asset governance standards.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Documentation & Reporting</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain organized, audit-ready testing documentation including test plans, test cases, execution logs, defect reports, and traceability matrices.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Produce clear test summary reports at the close of each sprint and testing cycle, communicating results, open defects, risks, and go/no-go recommendations to project leadership.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to end-user documentation and job aids where testing insights reveal gaps in usability or process clarity.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaboration & Agile Participation</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog grooming sessions.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work collaboratively with SAM Developers, Business Analysts, and Software Asset Managers to reproduce issues, clarify requirements, and validate fixes in a timely manner.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Communicate testing status, blockers, and risks clearly and proactively to the QA Testing Manager and project team.</span></li></ul> <br><strong>Qualifications</strong><br><br><ul dir="auto"><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s Degree and five years of experience (8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education).</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">1+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, testing, or a related role within a technology delivery environment.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated experience writing and executing test cases, test plans, and defect reports for enterprise software platforms.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Working knowledge of ServiceNow, including familiarity with platform navigation, module configurations, and testing within ServiceNow environments.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Basic understanding of Software Asset Management (SAM) processes, including software licensing, entitlement management, and license reconciliation.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams and participating in sprint-based testing cycles.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with defect tracking tools such as Jira, ServiceNow Agile, or equivalent platforms.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to clearly document and communicate issues.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience working in federal, compliance-driven, or regulated environments preferred.</span></p></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <strong>Preferred Qualifications: </strong> </span></p><ul><li><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hands-on testing experience with ServiceNow SAM Pro, including entitlement workflows, software catalog items, normalization rules, and license reconciliation outputs.</span></span></li><li><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Prior experience in ITAM or HAM environments, </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">demonstrating</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> familiarity with asset lifecycle processes and governance data.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Experience testing integrations with software discovery tools or external data sources such as SCCM, Flexera</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) or equivalent platform knowledge credential.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Experience supporting UAT coordination in a federal or large enterprise environment.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Familiarity with performance testing, data validation, or automated testing concepts within ServiceNow.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Familiarity with ServiceNow Automated Test Framework (ATF).</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Tools and Technology</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">ServiceNow SAM Pro</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">ServiceNow Agile Development</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Microsoft Office Suite</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">SCCM</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">CMDB</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li></ul></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Clearance Requirement:</strong></span></p><ul dir="auto"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Must meet updated ID requirements: <a href="https://usg02.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsa.gov%2Ftechnology%2Fit-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs%2Ffederal-credentialing-services%2Fget-appointment-help%2Fbring-required-documents&data=05%7C02%7Canna.brockman%40kentro.us%7Cb393ec91087c46d6db3308ddc46e2bc8%7Cb22f297b30104a07a75c752d1557669c%7C0%7C0%7C638882699634032008%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NA2qzaElozEpja96X%2FqOj8jGps8qA9NbaZqAyADmyOk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents</a></span><ul dir="auto"><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully. </span></li></ul></li></ul> <br><strong>Benefits</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #03646b;"><strong>The Company</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #03646b;"><strong>Industry Recognition</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #03646b;"><strong>Benefits</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #03646b;"><strong>Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA </strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #03646b;"><strong>How to Apply</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">To apply to Kentro Positions- Please click on the job link and then click the blue “Apply” button at the top right of Job Description. Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must fully submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position. If you need alternative application methods, please email <a href="mailto:careers@kentro.us" target="_blank" rel="noopener">careers@kentro.us</a> and request assistance. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #03646b;"><strong>Accommodations</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email <a href="mailto:careers@kentro.us" target="_blank" rel="noopener">careers@kentro.us</a>. </span></p>
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