Report to andwork closely with the QA Manager in creating and maintaining test plans, teststrategies and testing roadmaps, tracking, and reporting on testing progress,quality metrics and milestones
Manage, direct,and coordinate SIT and UAT teams
Mentor andguide testing teams on the creation and execution of test cases; Prioritize andassigns test responsibilities to the testing team
Coordinate anddrive test planning sessions; Drive defect management process
Coordinate withvendor(s) to ensure testing is on track and meets the quality metrics
Review testscenarios, test cases, and test data for completeness in requirements coverage(RTM)
Train and guideBusiness users through UAT; Prepares testing manuals as needed
Manage andmitigate test/QA-related risks and issues to the program – escalate risks asneeded
Gather, interpret,and present test execution metrics for socialization with steering committees.
Work with testautomation teams to meet the automation goals per the test plan
Review clientrequirement and provides feedback
Reviews andre-evaluates the test strategy to adjust for new information, changing risks,shifting priorities, and schedules
Oversee qualityreview of various applications
Overseeprojects to make sure work is scheduled based on priorities, risks and teamstrengths and assignment of resources across projects
Assist in testenvironment setup/teardown, test automation, and exploratory testing
Providesuitable solutions for issues/errors based on the understanding of the systemand client business processes
Works withclients in evaluating and implementing new technologies and offer strategiesfor new opportunities
Assists informulating QA standards and best practices, organizational policies andprocesses and strategic plans
Assistsmanagement in setting the direction for quality assurance within theorganization
Assists inrecruiting new staff, conducting interviews and evaluate potential candidates RequiredSkills:
7 Years - Knowledgeof Enterprise IT Systems and related State/Federal procurement, compliance, andcontracting policies
7 Years –Ability to provide project management support and manage the date-to-day vendorand contract activities to ensure that the project meets it planned
7 Years – Hasan understanding of CMS’ Seven Standards and Conditions and the Medicaid program
7 Years –Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, function in afast-paced moving constantly changing, deadline driven environment
7 Years – Proficient use of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Access, and Adobe software
7 Years –Skills in persuasion, negotiation, relationship management, conflictresolution, and effective oral and written communication at all levels
7 Years –Ability to lead a team through effective delegation, training, and motivation
7 Years –Detail oriented with strong analytical skills DesiredSkills:
7 Years –Experience in work effort estimation
Hands on experiencein test automation/test automation tools
Strongknowledge of security, penetration, load, and performance testing
Experience inMedicaid or Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) projects; Knowledgeof CMS seven standards and conditions and MITA frameworks; CMS certificationrequirements