Overview
Hybrid
$40 - $50
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship
Skills
Acceptance Testing
Acceptance Testing Management
Analytical Skill
Analytics
Automated Testing
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Dashboard
Data Validation
Decision-making
Documentation
Leadership
Lifecycle Management
Management
Problem Solving
Public Sector
Quality Assurance
Reporting
Root Cause Analysis
Stakeholder Management
System Testing
Test Cases
Test Management
Test Methods
Test Strategy
Testing
Job Details
Job Title: QA / Test Manager
Location: Tumwater, WA (Onsite/Hybrid as per client requirement)
Duration: 24 Months (2-Year Contract)
Rate: $50/hr on W2
Job Summary
The State of Washington is seeking an experienced QA/Test Manager to oversee all testing efforts for the Customer Information System (CIS) program. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, deep expertise in QA methodologies, and hands-on experience managing UAT, system testing, data validation, and automated testing frameworks in large-scale enterprise/government environments.
Key Responsibilities
Data Validation & Quality Management
Required Skills & Experience
Location: Tumwater, WA (Onsite/Hybrid as per client requirement)
Duration: 24 Months (2-Year Contract)
Rate: $50/hr on W2
Job Summary
The State of Washington is seeking an experienced QA/Test Manager to oversee all testing efforts for the Customer Information System (CIS) program. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, deep expertise in QA methodologies, and hands-on experience managing UAT, system testing, data validation, and automated testing frameworks in large-scale enterprise/government environments.
Key Responsibilities
Data Validation & Quality Management
- Manage all data validation and correction activities for CIS.
- Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to review defects, validate details, assign priority, and plan for corrective actions.
- Utilize QA metrics, reports, and dashboards to streamline processes and guide decision-making.
- Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies, plans, and test cases.
- Oversee the creation, enhancement, and maintenance of automated test suites.
- Validate interface functionality during system testing cycles.
- Execute system test management best practices, including detailed tracking, documentation, and reporting of test results.
- Identify and allocate resources required for UAT activities.
- Coordinate and manage UAT test execution for efficiency and accuracy.
- Monitor progress, track defects, ensure timely resolution, and validate all acceptance criteria.
- Lead UAT review meetings and communicate status updates to business stakeholders.
- Serve as the primary liaison between business teams, technical teams, and vendors.
- Work closely with BAs, developers, program managers, and end users to gather feedback, clarify requirements, and ensure alignment with test objectives.
- Incorporate business feedback into ongoing test cycles and future improvements.
- Identify risks and gaps throughout test phases and create mitigation strategies.
- Ensure defects are properly logged, prioritized, tracked, and resolved.
- Escalate critical issues to management along with recommended solutions.
- Conduct root-cause analysis and lessons learned sessions to improve future QA cycles.
- Implement industry best practices and emerging QA/UAT methodologies to enhance test efficiency and quality.
- Stay updated with current trends in automation, analytics, and test management frameworks.
Required Skills & Experience
- 8+ years of QA/Test Management experience, preferably in Government projects or large-scale enterprise systems.
- Strong expertise in system testing, UAT management, defect lifecycle management, and test automation oversight.
- Experience in data validation, reporting, and metrics-driven QA processes.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Background in CIS, public sector systems, or similar domain highly preferred.
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