QA / Testing Lead – Healthcare Transformation Programs

S2Tech•Tallahassee, FL

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead testing efforts for systems and workflows supporting Rural Health Transformation initiatives, ensuring quality, compliance, and readiness for deployment.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in QA/testing roles, including 2+ years in a lead capacity
Experience supporting large-scale healthcare, Medicaid, or public sector system implementations
Strong experience with test strategy development, test planning, and defect management
Experience with end-to-end testing across multiple systems and vendors
Familiarity with UAT processes and stakeholder coordination
Experience working with integrated systems and data validation (APIs, interfaces, or data exchange)
Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile/Waterfall methodologies
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Medicaid systems (MMIS/MES), HHS programs, or CMS-funded initiatives
Experience with interoperability standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR) and healthcare data exchange
Experience testing care coordination platforms, referral systems (e.g., Unite Us), or grants management systems
Familiarity with data reporting, analytics validation, and performance dashboards
Experience supporting multi-vendor environments and large program implementations
Knowledge of CMS compliance, certification processes, or federal reporting requirements
Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps, HP ALM)
ISTQB or other QA/testing certifications

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end testing strategy and execution for systems and workflows supporting Rural Health Transformation (RHT) initiatives
Develop and manage comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts across functional, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
Coordinate testing activities across multiple stakeholders, including state agencies, vendors, providers, and technology teams
Validate business workflows related to care coordination, provider onboarding, grants management, and reporting
Ensure data integrity and accuracy across integrated systems (e.g., referral platforms, HIEs, grants systems, and Medicaid systems)
Identify, track, and manage defects, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication of impacts and risks
Support UAT planning and execution, including stakeholder coordination, training support, and issue triage
Collaborate with business analysts and technical teams to ensure requirements are testable and aligned with program objectives
Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, including CMS guidelines, data privacy, and reporting standards
Develop testing metrics, dashboards, and status reports for program leadership
Support readiness assessments and go-live activities to ensure successful deployment