RFO 5656231447 for Test Analysts

The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) is seeking up to two qualified Test Analysts to support its Benefit Connect system and other enterprise IT projects. The consultants will perform manual, functional, stress and performance testing, develop test plans, scripts, data sets, track defects, and provide status reporting and knowledge‑transfer to CalSTRS staff. The engagement is an IDIQ‑style contract with a base period of up to 24 months and a possible 12‑month extension, billed on a fixed‑price hourly rate. • Minimum 10 years overall software testing experience (5 years producing test documentation). • Required expertise in manual testing, defect‑tracking tools (JIRA, HP ALM, etc.), SQL/T‑SQL, and data‑quality activities. • Must hold a current California IT‑CMAS agreement and be able to work on‑site in Sacramento 2‑3 days per week (or an approved hybrid arrangement). • Deliverables include test plans, scripts, defect reports, weekly/monthly status updates, final project summary, and training materials. • Evaluation is 70 % technical qualification and 30 % cost; the lowest discounted hourly rate receives maximum cost points.