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ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification; relevant exam/syllabus version should be stated. Education * As required by the labor category and customer requirements. Clearance * As ...

ISTQB certifications such as CTFL, CTFLAT, or CTALTM (or equivalent). * Deep knowledge of the SDLC and STLC. * Experience leading the implementation of automation test frameworks. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE ...

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Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) from ISTQB preferred. * Certified Software Tester (CSTE) from Software Certifications preferred. * Project management skills and/or substantial exposure to ...

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Professionals who begin their careers with a CTFL certification can pursue various growth paths within software quality assurance, including roles such as Test Analyst, Test Lead, or Quality Assurance Manager. With experience and additional certifications (e.g., ISTQB Advanced Level), you may also move into specialized areas like automation testing, performance testing, or test consultancy. Many organizations encourage continuous learning and skill development, allowing motivated testers to expand their responsibilities and take on leadership or strategic QA roles. This progression often involves gaining experience, managing larger projects, and mentoring junior testers.
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Test Manager w/Secret Clearance

Test Manager w/Secret Clearance

TekSynap

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


TekSynap rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

53rd of 203 rated it services


Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications
We are seeking a Test Manager for the CSES contract.
The Test Manager is responsible for testing potential releases, service release packages, and changes; reporting findings to the change board; and managing the test environment and underlying test processes. This role helps reduce outages caused by insufficient testing while supporting efficient, accurate validation of service changes.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
  • Experience testing changes and reporting results for services and systems with requirements of similar size, scope, and complexity.

Certifications
  • Must meet applicable DoD 8140 cyberspace workforce qualification requirements for the assigned work role, including an approved baseline certification equivalent to IAM Level II or IAT Level II.
  • ITIL 4 Managing Professional certification, or current equivalent ITIL 4 role-aligned certification; related modules/exams should be stated.
  • Current role-based Microsoft Associate or Expert certification relevant to the assigned technology stack; certification should be stated.
  • Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate, or current Microsoft Configuration Manager / Microsoft Intune equivalent.
  • GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN) certification, or current GIAC Windows/endpoint security equivalent.
  • ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification; relevant exam/syllabus version should be stated.

Education
  • As required by the labor category and customer requirements.

Clearance
  • As required by the contract/task order.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage testing for changes, releases, service release packages, patches, software deployments, and other operational changes.
  • Maintain test processes, test plans, test cases, evidence, defect records, and test result reporting for change board review.
  • Manage and mature the test environment to support accurate, repeatable, and scenario-based validation.
  • Coordinate with change, release/deployment, security, configuration, desk-side, server, and customer stakeholders to validate readiness and risk.
  • Identify test coverage gaps, recurring defects, and opportunities to reduce testing cycle time without sacrificing quality.
  • Apply human-centered or user-centered design considerations to testing where customer experience is affected.

Overview
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Location: DMV
  • Environment: Hybrid
  • Noise level: Low
  • Schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs
  • Travel: Less than 10%

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
U.S. Citizenship
Secret
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
OTHER INFORMATION
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Additional Job Information
TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us at www.TekSynap.com.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.