QA & Testing Management — Lead

Position Description:CGI Federal is seeking a QA & Testing Management — Lead to manage and lead a multi program Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) operation on a complex federal IT managed services engagement. This is a hands on management role responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the activities of testing and quality control systems across a high volume, multi program test environment. You will oversee test planning, test case development, test automation expansion, defect management, and IV&V of vendor delivered artifacts, while managing a team of software quality and test engineers against defined quality standards and measurable performance indicators. If you bring proven experience managing DT&E or IV&V teams in federal IT environments and thrive in a structured, outcome driven delivery setting where your team's work directly affects mission critical software quality, this role is for you.***This position is located in our client site in Chantilly, VA office as well as our office in Fairfax, VA. No remote options are available***Your future duties and responsibilities:Develop, implement, and maintain the activities of testing and quality control systems across a multi program test environment spanning functional, integration, smoke, regression, system integration, and performance testing, executed across both Agile sprint based and waterfall delivery cadences. Oversee the development and implementation of standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, accuracy, and reliability of software products delivered by prime mission vendors; ensure that finished products conform to Government and program standards. Develop quality standards for supported programs and oversee the development and execution of software test plans; review and approve test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure alignment with program requirements, acceptance criteria, and IT strategy. Oversee defect identification, management, and reporting activities; track defect detection effectiveness and defect escape rates by program and severity level; develop and present corrective action recommendations to program management and Government stakeholders when escape rates or detection gaps require intervention. Lead test automation expansion initiatives, establishing measurable automation targets, selecting appropriate automation tooling, and driving progressive increases in the percentage of automated test execution from the current baseline. Oversee Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of artifacts produced by prime mission vendors; ensure that IV&V activities are conducted independently, documented completely, and reported to Government test leads within required timelines. Manage test data management (TDM) processes, including the use of anonymized sensitive data and structured clinical data sets to deliver production representative test environments; ensure that PHI handling responsibilities are executed in compliance with applicable privacy requirements.Required qualifications to be successful in this role:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 5 to 10 years of professional experience in software quality assurance and testing, with demonstrated experience managing DT&E or IV&V teams in federal government IT environments. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing testing standards, methods, and procedures across multi program test environments spanning functional, integration, regression, and system integration testing. Demonstrated experience managing defect identification, tracking, and reporting activities, including defect escape rate analysis and corrective action development. Proficiency with test management platforms (Jira with Zephyr, HP ALM, or equivalent) for test plan management, test case tracking, defect management, and test reporting. Experience leading test automation initiatives, including automation tool selection, automation library development, and progressive automation rate improvement. Demonstrated experience managing IV&V activities, including independent review of vendor delivered test artifacts and reporting of findings to Government stakeholders. Ability to apply risk based test prioritization across a multi program test scope, balancing coverage, resource constraints, and program delivery cadences. Demonstrated experience selecting, developing, and evaluating QA and test engineering personnel. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear test reports and present quality findings to both technical and non technical audiences. Based on client requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.Desired qualifications/non essential skills required: Experience managing test data management (TDM) processes involving anonymized or de identified sensitive data, including structured clinical data sets, in a federal IT environment. Familiarity with HIPAA privacy requirements and PHI handling obligations as they apply to test data management in health IT environments. Experience with Unified Functional Testing (UFT), UI Path, or equivalent test automation platforms in a federal IT DT&E environment. Experience managing performance testing activities, including operationally specific scenarios such as degraded or disconnected network condition testing. Familiarity with SDLCNext, Jira, Zephyr, and related enterprise tooling platforms as they apply to test management and defect tracking in a federal IT environment. Experience managing testing across both Agile sprint based and waterfall delivery methodologies within the same program environment. Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) or equivalent certification. ISTQB Certified Test Manager or equivalent. Experience in DoD or federal health IT environments.CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $81,600.00 $180,700.00.CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave . Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well being programsThis position requires new employees to comply with the REAL ID Act standards, which require the use of a REAL ID driver's license or appropriate identification card found on this list: REAL ID Act compliant identification. Individuals who do not hold a REAL ID will not be granted a site badge or access to the facility. Candidates should be able to receive a REAL ID in a timely manner to be considered for this role.#CGIFederalJobSkills:System testingTest data managementCompliance ManagementiOS testingSecurity compliancyWhat you can expect from us:Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. 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