SQA Test Lead (Remote)

Govcio LLC•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

11d•Remote

About The Position

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Test Manager to oversee the testing strategy, planning, and execution across a portfolio of healthcare systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and delivery of high-quality, secure, and reliable software. This role requires deep understanding of healthcare workflows, data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA), and interoperability standards. The Test Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure that all systems meet clinical, operational, and technical requirements. This is a fully remote US-based position with core hours of operation from Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM ET.

Requirements

Master’s degree with 10 years (or commensurate experience)
Experience in the coordination and management of test events in accordance with approved test plans, procedures, and scripts.
Knowledge and skills to ensure that test environments are set up accurately and with test data required.
Able to create and track testing metrics as needed.
Experience working in a SAFe/Agile environment.
Experience working with Jira, GitHub, or similar ALM tools.
Experience working on IT products, operating systems, software, systems, networks and/or specialized environments.
Experience in writing or assisting in the development of test plans and test procedures.
Experience testing Graphical User Interface (GUI) applications, Section 508 and Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA), and web-based programs
Proficient with MS Office tools, along with SharePoint and Teams
Experience using Jira in an Agile or SAFe environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and excellent customer service.
Highly motivated and analytical; proven problem-solving abilities.
Ability to take the initiative, manage one’s own time.
Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new skills, new client environments, and grow domain expertise.
Ability to conduct independent research to lead or support the resolution of complex questions and issues.
Excellent analytical skills, the ability to integrate information from multiple sources to execute effectively and efficiently in a dynamic environment.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
Ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust/Suitability clearance for the VA.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Experience testing Graphical User Interface (GUI) applications, Section 508 and Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA)
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Proficient with MS SharePoint and MS Teams
Experience using Jira in an Agile or SAFe environment
Experience working with accessibility testing tools.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of SQA testers supporting the product line.
Develop and manage the overall test strategy and test plans, including developing and tracking compliance metrics.
Coordinate functional, regression, UAT, IOC testing.
Prioritize test team activities based on project schedules and risk
Monitor defect and bug reports and manage efforts to address defects in accordance with overall test strategy, while ensuring critical issues are resolved prior to release
Report testing status, risks and quality metrics to leadership
Collaborate with development teams, product owners and project managers to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
Oversee test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
Create reports necessary to brief senior management on test strategy progress
Raises risks and issues identified in the test planning phase.
Support creation of automated test plans for all impacted products as needed.