DCH Test Lead

Job ID: 733898

DCH Test Lead

Client: State of Georgia

Duration: 12 Months

Location: 2MLK Jr Dr SE West Tower 16th Floor Atlanta GA

Work mode: Hybrid.

Interview: Virtual or Inperson

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is 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 DCHs largest and most significant projects. They will impact millions of Georgians by improving health outcomes wellness 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 applications quality and functionality 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 applications functionality and performance.
• Coordinate with project managers module vendors business analysts and development teams to understand project requirements and timelines.
• I lead a team of testers providing guidance on testing methodologies best practices and the 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 crossmodule test cases.
• Coordinate the execution of crossmodule test cases.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate testingrelated 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 the 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 centre of excellence

Qualifications/ Preferred Qualifications

• Working MultiModule and MultiVendor Environments
• Strong understanding of software testing principles methodologies and best practices.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing including testing tools.
• Coordination of CrossFunctional Testing
• Development of an Integrated Master Test Plan
• Requirements Traceability
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving 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)