Program Analyst – Systems Integration Testing Support

Blue Water Thinking

7d • $55,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Blue Water Thinking is seeking Program Analysts to support an upcoming program within the VA. Program Analysts will specialize in planning, coordinating, and executing systems integration and end-to-end testing activities to support technology implementation readiness efforts. This role works closely with VA stakeholders, technical teams, and program leadership to ensure successful testing of integrated systems, including coordination across multiple platforms and stakeholders to support program readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in systems integration and testing
• Experience with enterprise-level end-to-end testing
• Experience developing test strategies and plans
• Experience coordinating testing activities across multiple teams
• Experience managing enterprise testing initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting federal healthcare or VA programs
• Knowledge of healthcare systems or payer systems
• Agile/Scrum certification or ISTQB certification

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of systems integration and end-to-end (E2E) testing strategies
• Develop and maintain test artifacts, including master test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test scripts
• Coordinate testing activities across multiple systems, ensuring alignment with program schedules and milestones
• Support test data management, environment coordination, and test execution planning
• Facilitate integration testing and E2E testing across interconnected systems and external partners
• Track and manage defects, including supporting defect triage, resolution, and reporting processes
• Monitor testing progress and provide status updates to stakeholders and program leadership
• Provide input into Go/No-Go decisions based on testing outcomes and readiness assessments
• Coordinate with technical and business teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of testing efforts
• Ensure testing activities align with project schedules and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
• Support continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and tools
• Assist in identifying risks, dependencies, and gaps in testing activities and recommend mitigation strategies

Benefits

• Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and a matching 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level