Testing Manager

Unissant, Inc. is an innovative solutions development and consulting company committed to delivering simplicity through innovation. We meet this commitment by delivering state-of-the-art enterprise technology solutions to both government and commercial clients. Our workforce continually strives to advance y(our) collective intellect through collaborative fortitude, and we are looking for further talent to join that effort! To learn more about our exciting organization, please visit us at www.unissant.com.

We are seeking a Testing Manager to join our team and support our clients in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that CMS Testing standards are upheld and clearly defined throughout the entire process of the project's life cycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and ensure compliance of all project / program life-cycle processes to the CMS standards and policies.
• Maintain compliance analysis results and collaborate with project and program leads to ensure compliance.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of CMS TLC standards and policies, especially as it relates to testing.

Work Experience - Required:

• Minimum 5 years' experience involving Information Technology and related systems.
• Demonstrated 5 years' experience managing testing activities such as defect triaging from multiple sources and ensuring various tests (e.g., regression, end to end, smoke) are updated to include new functionality.
• Demonstrated experience managing the creation and on-going development of an automated testing framework for a large program.
• Experience advocating for quality improvement best practices across a large program.
• Experience in organizing and leading initiatives to improve test processes, extending the use of tools or frameworks where appropriate.
• Testing experience in an Agile based SDLC environment and familiarity with CMS TRA

Work Experience - Desired:

• 7 years of experience in functional test planning, preparation and execution including experience of test design techniques, defining a test strategy that includes test approach, test data management and test environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing a distributed team of testers.

Job Skills:

• Enthusiastic, proactive, positive attitude and high integrity.
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail.
• Strong desire to mentor, coach team members while providing oversight for all aspects of relevant programs.
• Ability to think and act strategically and proactively approach projects and issues.
• Able to work under pressure and to be flexible with changing priorities.
• Able to find innovative ways to solve problems.
• A genuine interest in looking for opportunities to add value and grow your area of responsibility.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is desired.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• None Required.

Communication Skills:

• Solid ability to interface, inspire and motivate at various levels of the organization.
• Experience communicating effectively across internal and external organizations.
• Strong writing, listening and presentation skills.

Travel:

• Willing to travel as needed to customer sites.

Environmental Requirements:

• Mainly sedentary; in an office environment.
• May be required to lift to ten (10) pounds.
• Flexible in working extended hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Unissant management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

Please note: Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening.

Unissant, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (EOE; M/F/Disability/Vets)