Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
United States
Suitability/Public Trust
Fully remote
Information Technology
Overview
GovCIO is currently hiring a SQA tester to 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. Core office hours are 8am – 5pm 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.
- 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
- Experience testing Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA), Graphical User Interface (GUI) applications and Section 508
- 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
Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Public Trust clearance
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience in supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs and /or other Federal Agencies
- Experience in VA Pharmacy
- 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
- 508 Testing experience is a plus
Posted Salary Range
USD $100,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.
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?
What You Can Expect
Interview & Hiring Process
If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:
- During the Interview Process
- Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
- Camera must be on
- A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
- During the Hiring Process
- Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
- Background check, to include:
- Criminal history (past 7 years)
- Verification of your highest level of education
- Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application
Employee Perks
At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:
- 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
Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.
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.