Sr. Test Manager; Contingent

Job Description

Proposed

Work Location:

Census Bureau Headquarters, Suitland, Maryland

SNAP is pursuing a contract with the U.S. Census Bureau to provide an experienced Sr. Test Manager
. The preferred candidate will possess Census Bureau experience, excellent people and leadership skills, and great communication and presentation skills. This position will lead and serve as a mentor for a team of Test Managers on a large program supported by more than 100 full-time employees.

• Develop test strategies for testing IT systems and applications for Decennial Programs and Operations.
• Define and develop test programs, test plans and test procedures.
• Provide input and coordination to the technical delivery process of software components for testing and validate environments are available for integration.
• Validate the approval of project requirements and verify integration testing activities for IT systems and applications.
• Collaborate with software, system developers and Government Technical staff.
• Conduct the following types of software testing with developers and stakeholders to ensure IT systems and applications are developed in accordance to documented software design specifications and requirements:
  • Functional Testing
  • Interface Testing
  • Integration / Thread Testing
  • System Testing
  • Performance Testing
  • Load / Stress Testing
  • Usability Testing
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Security Control Testing
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Testing
• Participate, as directed, in an end-to-end test of systems and infrastructure prior to the start of the 2020 Census. The end-to-end tests shall provide a means for verifying that data are captured, stored, exchanged, and retrieved correctly amongst all modes and with systems slated for use in the 2020 Census.
• Evaluate system interoperability, system reliability, and the level to which the system meets program and operational requirements.
• Conduct testing through the use of government provided tools and equipment.
• Conduct test of automated questionnaires on mobile devices (e.g., iOS, Android, etc.) and/or laptops.
• Conduct manual and/or automated software testing.
• Test languages conversions from English to other languages (e.g., Spanish, Chinese, Korean).
• Review test results with project and development team.

Technical Qualifications/Requirements

• Extensive knowledge in testing methods and tools.
• Experience using automated testing tools.

Education/Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus a minimum of 5 years of related experience.

• Contract Length: 6 years (1 year plus 5 option years)
• Tax
  
  Terms:
  
  W2 Only
• Salary: Competitive salary with benefits package
• Clearance: Active Public Trust clearance
• Please indicate current immigration status and desired salary range when applying
• SNAP, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)