Specific Duties

• Participate in the development of the BEST program UAT and other test plans.

• Support the execute the Commonwealth UAT Test Plan against the configured Program solution. Ensure that the UAT test plan is thorough and effectively aligned with the configured Program solution. Validate that all test scenarios address key functional and usability aspects, providing a clear framework for testing outcomes.

• Distribute test assignments to individual team members ensuring all application areas are covered by individuals with the appropriate skill sets and expertise.

• Provide guidance and support to test team members throughout test execution and defect identification.

• Assist in testing of interfaces, data conversion, performance, load, backup, and recovery.

• Ensure test metrics are current for real-time reporting on program dashboards.

• Monitor and advocate for resolutions of issues/defects in the Program Backlog.

• Assist BEST Program QA and UAT Test Lead in all test activities, including maintaining requirements traceability relationships and adherence to accessibility standards.

• Report on testing and defect status transparently throughout the project, highlighting blocker identification and test cycle risks to ensure informed decision-making and project alignment.

• Champion and foster cross-team collaboration and testing efficiencies, including SDLC tool usage and automated testing to enhance overall project success.

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders is crucial. This includes clearly articulating testing processes, facilitating discussions, and presenting findings in a way that is understandable to all parties involved.

• Experience in planning and implementing testing across similar-sized projects.

• Strong interpreting skills needed to validate detailed requirements. Possess the ability to analyze and interpret detailed requirements accurately, ensuring they align with project goals. This includes evaluating complex information, identifying gaps or inconsistencies, and making informed decisions (or recommendations?) to enhance the quality of testing outcomes.

• Proficiency in all phases of testing, including unit, system integration, accessibility, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing.

• Knowledge of software development life cycle methodologies, including Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile development.

• Experience in developing and executing test plans and cases.

• Experience reporting on testing and defect status throughout the project, at the team and sponsorship level.

• Proficiency in using query languages, such as SQL.

• Experience with test automation, including planning and creating automated scripts.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.

Preferred Skills

Experience working with testing cloud-based applications with particular emphasis on Software as a Service (SaaS) delivery modes.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science.

• Five years’ experience in managing