QA Analyst I (Contract Role Through November)

Description

Who We Are:

As a technology company with customers in the United States, Canada, and abroad, we set ourselves apart with our commitment to customer service, transparency, and innovation. We are committed to providing a positive, casual, and flexible work environment focused on teamwork, innovation, and promotion from within. 

Department: Operations, Election Production & Testing

Position Summary:

The QA Analyst I plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and quality of election-related projects. The role includes performing quality assurance (QA) testing on ballots, data imports, and project configurations to verify accuracy before deployment. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a strong sense of responsibility and a passion for maintaining public trust in the election process. The specialist will work closely with cross-functional teams, follow structured testing procedures, document findings, and support both hands-on testing and digital QA workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Support the setup, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of test equipment and software.
• Prepare and execute test decks through precinct scanners and central count tabulators; validate outputs against expected results.
• Conduct manual testing for election-related projects including ballot builds, tabulator functionality, audio validation, and reporting tools.
• Identify and document test anomalies; assist in root cause analysis and resolution in alignment with compliance standards.
• Perform basic functional and data validation testing to confirm accuracy and stability prior to project release.
• Help maintain documentation for QA protocols, procedures, and tools.
• Assist operations teams with field testing, troubleshooting, customer support, and documentation.
• Perform other tasks and QA support duties as assigned.

Requirements

  Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in IT, political science, engineering, or related field or equivalent certifications (A+, Network+, Security+)
• Experience in quality assurance, election operations, or systems testing
• Experience with ticketing systems QA tools (e.g., Jira Service Management)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow structured testing procedures
• Strong written communication and documentation skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills and time management
• Good written and verbal communication for documenting issues and reporting findings
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to ask questions and seek clarification when needed
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to meeting deadlines, especially in time-sensitive election periods
• Knowledge and understanding of software programs
• Ability to establish and maintain business relationships with internal stakeholders. 
• Ability to analyze problems and identify potential solutions and preventive measures.
• Ability to travel for election day support

Liberty Vote is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

The position will be located in our Denver, CO office. The compensation for this position is $25.00 per hour. The role is benefits eligible. This will be a contract role through November 13, 2026, and will remain open until it is filled.