RQ09038 - Systems TestingQA Specialist - Senior

Description

A Note on Assignment Type:

This position is currently listed as Onsite; however the Assignment under this request will provisionally be Hybrid working 7.25 hours per calendar day sometime between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (excluding breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive unless otherwise identified. These conditions are subject to change as the OPS reflects on its current situation. During the duration of the assignment you will be under the discretion of the Hiring Managers requirements for the Project you are assigned to.

Scope

• The contractor will be conducting accessibility testing for various applications websites documents PDFs etc.

Assignment Deliverables

• The contractor will provide full 3 part3part Accessibility methodology (manual automated and assistive technology) and provide the detailed reports to the end users
• The contractor will meet with end users to walk them through the Accessibility testing results and explain the issues and possible remediation plans
• The contractor will provide expert advice on WCAG 2.1 to developers vendors and end users.
• The contractor will be available to meet and answer all questions from clients vendors end users etc.

SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements

A Note on the VOR Master Service Agreement:

The VOR Master Service Agreement which expires on April 5 2025 leaves some Contracts with funding unassigned for fiscal 202526. If the current statement of work expires on March 31 2025 the remaining funds can be used to exercise an option to extend the SOW beyond March 31 2025 based on business case approvals. Such extensions will be allowable only if the Master Service Agreement is extended beyond April 5 2025 and be upon the same terms conditions and covenants contained in the SOW.

The start date is subject to change based on security clearances and contract signing timelines.

Experience and Skillset Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and new emerging accessibility standards
• Knowledge of conducting the OPS 3part accessibility testing methodology including manual automated and assistive testing technology and providing clients with detailed accessibility reports and explanations of issues found.

Desired Skills and Experience

• This position requires knowledge of I&IT accessibility in order to interview clients across the MAG regarding their business information and system needs in the context of I&IT accessibility; investigate and recommend alternative solutions to meet clients business and system accessibility requirements; identify and evaluate the feasibility of various options and assessing the impact on accessibility of service delivery resource requirements costs and evaluate costs and benefits and recommend appropriate cost effective solutions that meet accessibility requirements.
• This position requires knowledge of a variety of industry standards concepts testing tools protocols for I&IT accessibility to promulgate standards through implementation of GOITS develop and publish best practices and guidelines that meet OPS accessibility requirements; evaluate the effectiveness of accessibility tools available in the marketplace; provide leadership guidance and technical expertise to other members of the project team; provide practical technical input to accessible applications design development and testing that adheres to OPS accessibility standard and recommend and arrange technical training for staff.
• Knowledge of theory and principles of systems design and development systems testing and related methods techniques practices and standards to lead a team in the analysis and definition of clients business and information technology requirements

Resumes Evaluation/Criteria:

Criteria 1: Knowledge of I&IT Accessibility 30 Points

• Knowledge of I&IT accessibility in order to investigate and recommend alternative solutions to meet business and system accessibility requirements; knowledge of various mainframe midrange and personal computer technologies; knowledge of industry standards concepts testing tools and protocols for I&IT accessibility; ability to interpret and apply government procurement policies and directives.

Criteria 2: Technical Skills 25 Points

• Proven technical knowledge. Experience with office computer software (i.e. word processing spreadsheets project management etc. to prepare a variety of documents reports etc.; knowledge of debugging and testing techniques and practices and provide hardware communications applications and network support; knowledge of systems design and development systems testing and related methods techniques practices and standards; knowledge of information application and technology architectures in order to design and develop business applications.

Criteria 3: Leadership and Project Management Skills 25 Points

• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills in a large and complex service delivery environment to provide advice to managers and support to employees.

Criteria 4: Communication Skills 20 Points

• Demonstrate welldeveloped communication presentation and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge Transfer

What needs to be KT

• All documentation relating to the Accessibility testing technology designs and technology knowledge specific to the candidates assignment All information gathered while working with vendors and internal solutions to be shared Any best practices work around lessons learned must be documented

To whom

• Project Manager/Team Members

When

• 1:1 meetings / team meetings / documentation on SharePoint site throughout the duration of the project life cycle etc

This position is currently listed as Onsite; however the Assignment under this request will provisionally be Hybrid working 7.25 hours per calendar day sometime between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (excluding breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive unless otherwise identified. These conditions are subject to change as the OPS reflects on its current situation. During the duration of the assignment you will be under the discretion of the Hiring Managers requirements for the Project you are assigned to.

Must haves:

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and new emerging accessibility standards
• Knowledge of conducting the OPS 3part accessibility testing methodology including manual automated and assistive testing technology and providing clients with detailed accessibility reports and explanations of issues found.

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