This document provides an overview of the tasks and skills required of a Technical Test Analyst (TTA). It discusses how the TTA role is similar to that of a Test Analyst in focusing on analysis and design, but with a stronger emphasis on technical aspects like quality attributes and working with architecture and code. The document then outlines some of the key areas the TTA must be knowledgeable in, such as structure-based testing techniques, analytical techniques, quality characteristics like security and performance testing, and the use of checklists and test automation. It positions the TTA role as a path to specializing in areas like security, performance, and test automation testing.