Tester (Remote) in Carson City, Nevada

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring fora testerto support the Health Services Portfolio Technical Management and Strategic Solutioning Support (HTMS) program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information and Technology (OIT). This role is a fully remote position within the United States with core hours of operation Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM ET.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment to ensure that the product will perform to specifications. The candidate will use technical expertise on IT products and will work with developers, end users and organizations to create test plans and test scripts, plan test events, track problems and reports on errors that are identified, and assist with the defect database. Automated testing may be used for leveling based on hiring manager discretion.

• Work with developers, end users and organizations to create test plans and test scripts.

• Coordinate with test sites and other team participants to plan test events.

• Develop testing procedures, 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.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline plus 10 years of experience. 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education

• Experience in the software development lifecycle

• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

• Proficient with MS SharePoint and MS Teams

• Experience using Jira in an Agile or SAFe environment

• Demonstrated experience in a remote work environment

• Great interpersonal skills and ability to work independently with minimal guidance/supervision

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs and /or other Federal Agencies

• Well-versed in the VA project management methodology and other VA-related reporting methodologies

• Willingness and ability to quickly learn new skills, new client environments, and grow domain expertise

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Excellent prioritization and time management skills

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines and stay organized

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers–people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can’t do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things – for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

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.

Posted Pay Range

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.

Posted Salary Range

USD $90,000.00 – USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

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Location US-Remote

ID 2024-4472

Category Information Technology

Position Type Full-Time