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Detailed Job Description:

• Leads all efforts relating to testing and/ or coordination of release control efforts.
• Plans and reviews test models for product test and release control (plans, data, and scripts).
• Plans product test with Functional Team Leads, team members, and the Project Manager.
• Acts as primary point of contact for testing facilitators, executors, and validators.
• Defines test plans and criteria for acceptance.
• Coordinates the development, updating, and maintenance of testing standards and procedures.
• Approves Entry/Exit criteria to be used.
• Manages and directs the Test Teams tasks and processes by balancing team capacity and schedule.
• Directs work planning and the development of accurate estimates for Test Team activities as required.
• Ensures that test design remains within project scope.
• Communicates accurate and useful status reports to Group Lead and other management on a timely basis.
• Develops options and recommendations to assist Test Team members in resolving issues.
• Communicates effectively with customers and software / hardware suppliers supporting the State as appropriate.
• Conducts post project reviews and quality assessments.
• Defines testing quality standards as needed.
• Ensures that defined processes are followed.
• Leads efforts in developing and facilitating implementation of the Test Team goals and metrics.
• Reviews and understands the Test Teamwork plan
• Assists in managing and directing Test Team processes
• Anticipates, identifies, tracks, and resolves issues and risks affecting own work and work of the Test and/or Application Teams.
• Develop contingency plans as necessary
• Research problems before approaching the Team Lead or Test Team Lead for assistance.
• Assists or guide Testers as needed.
• Develops understanding of system business requirements supported by the Test team
• Assists Application Teams to plan and execute component and assembly tests.
• Participates in assembly or product test execution as required.

Years of Relevant Experience:

• 5 plus years, and at least 1 - year project management experience
• Preferred Education: 4-year college degree or equivalent technical study

Top Skills Needed:

• Have experience working with government agency programs
• Experience as a regression tester
• Experience writing test cases