DCH Test Lead
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Location: Atlanta, GA 30349
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Position: DCH Test Lead
Location: 2MLK Jr Dr, SE West Tower - 16th Floor Atlanta GA
Duration: Long Term
Client: State of GA
Job ID: 733898
Job Description:
Under limited supervision, manages projects through the full life cycle from project definition and approval through implementation and evaluation of all project deliverables. Provides guidance to the project team. May also serve in a lead role.
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is in the process of transforming existing legacy Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) into modern, loosely coupled, seamlessly integrated, modular systems where the exchange of data and processes is seamless and automatic. This procurement and implementation represent one of the largest and most significant projects at DCH and will impact millions of Georgians with the goal of improving health outcomes and wellness and improving system performance and efficiency.
DCH is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Test Lead to coordinate and lead the testing efforts for the Medicaid Enterprise System Transformation initiative. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test plans, ensuring the quality and functionality of the application, and managing a team of testers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Collaborate with stakeholders to define testing objectives, success criteria, and acceptance criteria.
Collaborate / Facilitate with subject matter experts to author test strategies and use cases to exercise the Medicaid enterprise.
Coordinate the execution of multiple test phases including functional user experience, regression, integrations (API and Flat File), reports, and performance testing
Identify, log, and manage defects through the testing lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution.
Develop, document and orchestrate detailed test plans, test strategies, and test cases to validate the functionality and performance of the application.
Coordinate with project managers, module vendors, business analysts, and development teams to understand project requirements and timelines.
Lead a team of testers, providing guidance on testing methodologies, best practices, and use of testing tools.
Solicit, assess, and recommend test automation tool(s)
Coordinate the utilization of automated testing tools and scripts to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
Partner with Medicaid Enterprise module vendors and team leads to author cross-module test cases.
Coordinate the execution of cross-module test cases.
Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate testing-related risks.
Develop and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
Monitor and report on testing progress, including test execution metrics and defect status.
Report test progress, defects and risk to DCH executive leadership team and project sponsors
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the testing process.
Partner with organizational design term to design and resource the Medicaid Enterprise testing center of excellence
Qualifications/ Preferred Qualifications
Working Multi-Module and Multi-Vendor Environment
Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
Experience with both manual and automated testing, including the use of testing tools.
Coordination of Cross-Functional Testing
Development of Integrated Master Test Plan
Requirements Traceability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
Knowledge of testing in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools.
Medicaid / Healthcare (strongly preferred)
Familiarity with Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) testing standards and framework (strongly preferred)
State Government / Public Sector (preferred)
Project / Program Management Certification (preferred)
ISTQB Certified Tester - Advanced Level or equivalent certification (preferred)
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (preferred)
JIRA Configuration and Administration (preferred)
Facilitation (preferred)
Education
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience.
Experience as a Test Lead coordinating and leading testing efforts in a large enterprise application environment
Required
4
Years
Development of Integrated Master Test Plan
Required
4
Years
Development and maintenance of automated test scripts and frameworks
Required
7
Years
Development of manual testing using manual test techniques
Required
7
Years
Coordination of Cross-Functional Testing
Required
5
Years
Agile project methodology experience
Required
5
Years
Experience testing in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Required
5
Years
Experience creating Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) and end-to-end tracking across the project life cycle
Required
3
Years
Experieince with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet and other similar tools
Required
3
Years
Experieince with project artifact curation and collaboration with shared tools and resources
Required
4
Years
Experience presenting to stakeholders and/or senior leadership
Proficiency with MS Project, Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint and other similar tools
Knowledge and experience with Medicaid, managed care, MMIS, health claims payment and processing, population health management, or other similar areas
Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) testing standards and framework
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Hope you are doing good.
Position: DCH Test Lead
Location: 2MLK Jr Dr, SE West Tower - 16th Floor Atlanta GA
Duration: Long Term
Client: State of GA
Job ID: 733898
Job Description:
Under limited supervision, manages projects through the full life cycle from project definition and approval through implementation and evaluation of all project deliverables. Provides guidance to the project team. May also serve in a lead role.
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is in the process of transforming existing legacy Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) into modern, loosely coupled, seamlessly integrated, modular systems where the exchange of data and processes is seamless and automatic. This procurement and implementation represent one of the largest and most significant projects at DCH and will impact millions of Georgians with the goal of improving health outcomes and wellness and improving system performance and efficiency.
DCH is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Test Lead to coordinate and lead the testing efforts for the Medicaid Enterprise System Transformation initiative. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test plans, ensuring the quality and functionality of the application, and managing a team of testers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Collaborate with stakeholders to define testing objectives, success criteria, and acceptance criteria.
Collaborate / Facilitate with subject matter experts to author test strategies and use cases to exercise the Medicaid enterprise.
Coordinate the execution of multiple test phases including functional user experience, regression, integrations (API and Flat File), reports, and performance testing
Identify, log, and manage defects through the testing lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution.
Develop, document and orchestrate detailed test plans, test strategies, and test cases to validate the functionality and performance of the application.
Coordinate with project managers, module vendors, business analysts, and development teams to understand project requirements and timelines.
Lead a team of testers, providing guidance on testing methodologies, best practices, and use of testing tools.
Solicit, assess, and recommend test automation tool(s)
Coordinate the utilization of automated testing tools and scripts to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
Partner with Medicaid Enterprise module vendors and team leads to author cross-module test cases.
Coordinate the execution of cross-module test cases.
Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate testing-related risks.
Develop and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
Monitor and report on testing progress, including test execution metrics and defect status.
Report test progress, defects and risk to DCH executive leadership team and project sponsors
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the testing process.
Partner with organizational design term to design and resource the Medicaid Enterprise testing center of excellence
Qualifications/ Preferred Qualifications
Working Multi-Module and Multi-Vendor Environment
Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
Experience with both manual and automated testing, including the use of testing tools.
Coordination of Cross-Functional Testing
Development of Integrated Master Test Plan
Requirements Traceability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
Knowledge of testing in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools.
Medicaid / Healthcare (strongly preferred)
Familiarity with Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) testing standards and framework (strongly preferred)
State Government / Public Sector (preferred)
Project / Program Management Certification (preferred)
ISTQB Certified Tester - Advanced Level or equivalent certification (preferred)
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (preferred)
JIRA Configuration and Administration (preferred)
Facilitation (preferred)
Education
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience.
Experience as a Test Lead coordinating and leading testing efforts in a large enterprise application environment
Required
4
Years
Development of Integrated Master Test Plan
Required
4
Years
Development and maintenance of automated test scripts and frameworks
Required
7
Years
Development of manual testing using manual test techniques
Required
7
Years
Coordination of Cross-Functional Testing
Required
5
Years
Agile project methodology experience
Required
5
Years
Experience testing in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Required
5
Years
Experience creating Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) and end-to-end tracking across the project life cycle
Required
3
Years
Experieince with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet and other similar tools
Required
3
Years
Experieince with project artifact curation and collaboration with shared tools and resources
Required
4
Years
Experience presenting to stakeholders and/or senior leadership
Proficiency with MS Project, Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint and other similar tools
Knowledge and experience with Medicaid, managed care, MMIS, health claims payment and processing, population health management, or other similar areas
Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) testing standards and framework
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification