Job Description:

Specific functions of the QA/Test Specialist and Backup Test Lead include:

• Assess/evaluate test data/results and prepare/report findings
• Define test scope based on project requirements
• Perform system level testing to ensure that all programs operate as an integrated system
• Test and optimize the functionality of systems, networks, and data
• Develop and execute test procedures to assess system performance and identify problem areas
• Analyze test results, make system adjustments, and develop optimum solutions for hardcore problems
• Capability to develop test scenarios for evaluations based on user requirements and engineering prototypes
• Define, enhance, and support testing requirements and testing activities specified in individual tasks
• Design and conduct user evaluations with users and user surrogates, including development of rating scales and structured interviews and to conduct statistical and practical analysis of evaluation results
• Assist the Project Manager by conducting formal review with business sponsor project user acceptance testing to confirm acceptance and satisfaction of delivered system
• Perform functional analysis of COTS and other software and analyze functionality and usability of prototype systems
• Use available tools, techniques, and standards to produce detailed test specifications
• Monitor project test milestones and critical dates to identify potential jeopardy of project schedule and identifies ways to resolve test schedule issues; keep management aware of the situation
• Support Quality Assurance inspections at unscheduled intervals and report the results as directed

The skills, experience, and knowledge required to be considered for this position include:

• BA/BS Degree
• Minimum 5 years of test / QA experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience leading a QA /Test Team of 3 or more
• Must have experience testing .NET applications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 2007
• Proficient in Microsoft Visio 2007
• Proficient in Microsoft Project 2007
• Strong experience with test tool suites and SDLC tool suites
• In-depth understanding of project management processes, organizational change management concepts, and business process improvement methods
• Experience planning, monitoring, and conducting tests as well as recommending the level of testing to be performed and the evaluation criteria to be applied
• Experience developing documentation related to testing including but not limited to: test plans, performance evaluations, QA plans, test procedures and expected results, etc.
• Excellent customer interaction skills

Plus, but not required:

• Healthcare background

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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