Quality Assurance Analyst

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:Job Posting closes: 11/15/2026

Supporting Documents Uploaded By: 11/16/2026

Agency Information:

Kansas Department of Revenue

Business Support Services

Topeka, Kansas

www.ksrevenue.org

About the Position:

Who can apply: External (anyone can apply)Classified/Unclassified Service: UnclassifiedFull-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeRegular/Temporary: RegularWork Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (negotiable); Monday - FridayEligible to Receive Benefits: YesVeterans' Preference Eligible: YesSearch Keywords: KDOR

Compensation:

Hourly Pay: $21.34 - $22.76Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Pre-tax savings accounts
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-the-job training programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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Position Summary:

This position serves as a core Quality Assurance Analyst on the Tax Quality Assurance Team. The Quality Assurance Analyst carries out the established procedures to ensure Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) Taxation products and services meet department standards and end-user requirements.

This individual tests software, systems, and applications to ensure proper operation of functional and technical requirements and are free from defects. This individual creates and maintains test data and test scripts for use in testing activities. This individual analyzes, evaluates, and documents issues discovered during testing and works closely with the necessary technical teams to resolve these issues.

This individual also provides timely and accurate progress reports on open issues and issue resolution to management and/or the end users. Key responsibilities include: functional, integration, and regression testing for new and existing software, systems, and applications. Verify that software systems and applications function according to user requirements and conform to established guidelines.

Develop test plans and manage all activities within a test plan to ensure objectives are met and the solution works as expected. Follow and execute test schedules and plans providing management with updates or variances to the plan. Ensure system defects are documented, assigned, communicated, and appropriately resolved.

Recommend program improvements or corrections to programmers, design team, and appropriate staff.Coordinate user acceptance testing with end users. Verify that all scheduled testing is completed in accordance with schedules. Ensure all impacted departments and individuals are coordinated with and represented.

Provide first level assistance for issue resolution.

Full Position Description

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience in planning, implementing and monitoring activities relevant to the agency's programs.

Preferred Skills

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Teams, Oracle, Cobol, SQL, Filenet, analytical thinking, proofreading, editing, and attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

• Experience creating test plans and test schedules.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into test plans.
• Ability to create clear, concise and detailed test scripts from high-level test plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn new technologies and processes quickly with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

KBI and FBI fingerprint required due to access to Federal Tax Information files in KDOR systems.

Recruiter Contact Information

Kansas Department of Revenue - Recruitment Team

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (785) 296-3077

Mailing Address: Kansas Department of Revenue, Office of Personnel Services, 109 SW 9th Street, Topeka, KS 66612

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page:* DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application:* Resume

• Cover Letter

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Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance withing ten (10) days of the job offer.

A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. Please be encouraged if you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you.

The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job.

Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position.

The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785) 296-7712, scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Docking State Office Building

915 SW Harrison Ave, STE 260

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement

The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 ensures you the right to reasonable accommodations. A request for an accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the State of Kansas. Arrangements will be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any other part of the employment process.

It is your responsibility to make your needs known to the KDOR Recruitment Office at 785-296-3077.