UAT Coordinator

Title: UAT Coordinator

State Role Title:Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Main Street Centre

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Taxs Business Quality Improvements (BQI) unit is seeking an analytical and organized professional to serve as the Integrated User Acceptance Testing (IUAT) Coordinator. BQI serves as the business owner of the agencys System of Record (SOR) for administering state taxes and this role is critical in ensuring the accuracy readiness and successful implementation of system changes across the agency.

Position Overview

The IUAT Coordinator will work collaboratively with Technology teams and Operational business areas to plan organize and execute integrated user acceptance testing for all changes to Virginia Taxs SOR. These changes include system updates required to implement legislation enacted by the Virginia General Assembly as well as enhancements that improve business processes and customer service delivery.



Key responsibilities include:

Developing IUAT plans timelines and staffing estimates.
Coordinating with Operational areas to ensure timely assignment of testers.
Training business testers in test case preparation and execution.
Tracking testing progress documenting results and managing defect prioritization.
Certifying testing completion and authorizing changes for production deployment.
Knowledge of SQL queries to perform data analysis and support validation activities.



Major Initiative New Tax Accounting System of Record

Virginia Tax is currently implementing a new tax accounting system to replace its legacy SOR through a four-year four-rollout project. The first rollout is scheduled for production implementation in September 2026 with full decommissioning of the legacy system following the final rollout.

Once each rollout is implemented integrated UAT shifts from project activities to production operations. The IUAT Coordinator will lead ongoing IUAT efforts for production systems ensuring continuous quality and readiness throughout and after the transition to the new system.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative high impact initiative that will modernize Virginia Taxs service delivery and operational capabilities.




This position is located in our Central Office in downtown Richmond Virginia.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule.

The anticipated hiring salary is up to $85000 commensurate with experience.




As a member of the Virginia Tax team you can expect additional benefits such as:

Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options andup to two days of telework per week.
12 Paid State holidayson top of vacation sick volunteer and personal leave!
Comprehensive and affordablehealth benefits.
Got student loans You may be eligible for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness in the Virginia Retirement SystemVA 457 Deferred Comp andmore.



At Virginia Tax

We are dedicated resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers only do we serve the public we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment and support a healthy work-life balance.

What we do matters. So do you.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of SQL queries and performing database validation
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint
Knowledge of integrated testing data conversion validation and production readiness activities
Ability to analyze business requirements process flows and functional specifications
Experience coordinating business users across multiple programs and different organizational areas
Experience coordinating resources schedules meetings and approval processes

Additional Considerations

Advanced skill and knowledge in Business Administration Project Management or related field

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws rules and regulations.

Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history tax compliance and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks.

The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.

Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race sex color national or ethnic origin religion genetics age veteran status political affiliation or disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities if requested during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed please contact Human Resources at .

Virginia Tax participates in E-verify.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume.

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link:Career Pathwaysfor Individuals with Disabilities or call DARS at or DBVI at .

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team

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