Test Lead; Remote

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for Test Lead to support the Readiness and Employment System (RES) contract within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This position will be a fully remote role.

The ideal candidate designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment to ensure that the product will perform to specifications. Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating the product. Designs test cases for test plans and creates test scenarios in which tests are carried out. Compiles data, defines required changes and reports defects and problems that occurred during the test process.

Implements and participates in the walkthrough of the product. Automated testing may be used for leveling based on hiring manager discretion. Previous supervisory management of a testing team is required.

• Consults with the development and/or requirements team to coordinate and test applications.
• Performs analysis, diagnostics and preliminary evaluations of products.
• Develops testing procedures.
• Develops test plans, scripts, scenarios, functional tests, regression tests, and deployment tests.
• Implements the testing processes and ensures all test activities follow those processes.
• Produces reports on each test activity and tracks test metrics.
• Monitors for continual test process improvement through failure analysis, throughput analysis, yield analysis, and report to management periodically.

• Bachelor's with 8+ years (or commensurate experience)
• Supervisory and management experience with a testing team
• Excellent skills with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Jira, Jira JQL, Confluence
• Strong documenting skills

Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents that have resided continuously in the United States for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years immediately preceding their start date with GovCIO, as this uninterrupted residency is required to meet federal background investigation standards.

• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodology and project lifecycle management
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Jira or other test management tools

USD $ - USD $ /Yr.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

* Available to full-time employees

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.