Testing Lead

Guidehouse•Boston, MA

1d•$130,000 - $216,000

About The Position

The Testing Lead will serve as the overall owner of the testing program for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ statewide Oracle Health (Cerner) EHR implementation. This role is responsible for designing, executing, and validating a comprehensive testing strategy that spans all phases of the implementation lifecycle, including unit, system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing. The Testing Lead will ensure that all workflows—clinical, financial, operational, and technical—are validated for safety, reliability, and compliance across DPH hospitals, DMH facilities, SOPS, and community-based services.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in healthcare IT testing, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
Proven experience with Oracle Health Millennium and RevElate testing frameworks.
Deep understanding of EHR testing best practices, including parallel revenue cycle testing, EMPI validation, and integrated testing.
Experience testing in public sector environments, including DPH, DMH, and SOPS workflows.
Familiarity with HL7/FHIR standards, device integration, and interface validation.
Strong knowledge of compliance testing (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, ADA/Section 508).
Expertise in testing governance, defect management, and automation tools.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in ISTQB, HIMSS, or Oracle Health testing tools.
Experience with federal/state EHR implementations, including VA or DoD projects.
Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and hybrid hosting models.
Experience with behavioral health, correctional, and long-term care testing scenarios.

Responsibilities

Testing Strategy and Governance Develop and maintain the Master Test Plan, including scope, schedule, entry/exit criteria, traceability, and risk posture.
Chair the Testing Governance Committee, escalating risks, defects, and go/no-go recommendations to the Steering Committee.
Establish consistent application of methodology across all facilities and testing events.
Provide executive-level reporting to EOHHS leadership on readiness, defect posture, and overall progress.
Testing Execution and Oversight Lead all testing events including: Unit Testing: Validate build objects (orders, flowsheets, dictionaries, charge codes).
Build Quality Audit (BQA): Confirm configuration accuracy and compliance with Oracle Health standards.
System Testing: Validate end-to-end workflows within facilities.
Integration Testing: Confirm HL7/FHIR message integrity across labs, imaging, MIIS, PBM claims, and SOPS Meta.
Security Testing: Validate role-based access, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 compliance.
Accessibility Testing: Confirm WCAG 2.1 AA standards for behavioral health and vulnerable populations.
Charge and Claims Testing: Validate financial workflows and payer adjudication.
Parallel Revenue Cycle Testing: Reconcile Oracle Health Patient Accounting with legacy MEDITECH systems.
Data Migration Testing: Confirm completeness and accuracy of migrated data.
Device Testing: Validate integration of bedside and ancillary devices.
Performance and Stress Testing: Confirm system responsiveness and resilience.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Validate real-world workflows with EOHHS super users.
Post-Live Smoke Testing: Confirm core functions are stable immediately after cutover.
Regression Testing: Ensure upgrades and patches do not disrupt validated workflows.
Tools and Automation Manage automation frameworks using Oracle Health Test Studio, Tricentis Tosca, and interface replay harnesses.
Prioritize automation for repetitive workflows (e.g., admit → order → MAR → charge) to reduce burden on state staff.
Maintain defect tracking in Jira/Confluence, with dashboards for aging, velocity, and closure trends.
Use Smartsheet and Power BI for readiness dashboards and reporting.
Environment and Data Management Maintain stable, synchronized testing environments across Waves 1 and 2.
Manage test data creation, de-identification, and seeding.
Coordinate with Oracle Health on environment refresh cycles and defect fix migrations.
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration Collaborate with Domain Test Managers, Defect Manager, Automation Lead, and EOHHS champions.
Facilitate daily stand-ups, defect triage sessions, and readiness reviews.
Ensure EOHHS staff are engaged as validators, not burdened as primary testers.
Document all testing decisions, results, and evidence in the Oracle Project Portal.
Organizational Impact and Communication Leads cross-functional testing teams across clinical, financial, and technical domains.
Communicates complex testing strategies to stakeholders at all levels.
Ensures alignment with Commonwealth’s enterprise architecture and governance standards.
Innovation and Complexity Designs scalable, compliant, and resilient testing architecture across diverse care settings.
Navigates complex legacy environments and fragmented workflows.
Applies structured, repeatable methodologies for high-risk testing domains.
Leadership and Talent Management Manages domain test managers, automation engineers, defect analysts, and environment coordinators.
Provides mentorship, performance feedback, and escalation support across all testing workstreams.
Coordinates with PMO, Technical Lead, and Functional Leads to ensure delivery milestones are met.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend