Release Manager (Remote)

OverviewGovCIO is currently hiring for a Release Manager to support the Health Services Portfolio Technical Management and Strategic Solutioning Support (HTMS) program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information and Technology (OIT). The Release Manager will coordinate releases within the VA established processes and procedures. The environment is dynamic, and client needs are often evolving; flexibility and forward-thinking views are important for success. This role is a US-based fully remote position with core business hours of 8am-5pm ET.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate various Pharmacy releases starting from interacting with development teams, SQA testers, Site installers, Siter testers and other project stakeholders.Recruit sites for test participation and preparation of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for each release.Review various release schedules, working with the SQA Manager to confirm validity of the testing outcomes, communicating with all impacted stakeholders, and driving to a successful completion of the release.Validate all required documentation through the release process, including SQA Test Plans, Release Notes, Deployment Installation Backout Rollback Guides, User Guides, Patch Descriptions (if necessary), and other technical documents.Support the SQA Manager on Release communication including leading and facilitating the kickoff calls for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Initial Operating Capability (IOC) with all participating stakeholders (IOC Sites), documentation, assisting VA users as well as IOC Pre-Production testing as necessary.Coordinate with all Application Coordinators (ACs) responsible for reviewing and approving releases and project documentation prior to proceeding to IOC Production.Gather release approvals and concurrences from ACs, Business Owners and VA Office of Information and Technology (OIT) leadership for IOC Production and National Release.Ensure final Authority to Operate (ATO) information is stored/uploaded in eMASS (if necessary).Ensure all the release documentation is uploaded to GitHub or/and JIRA.Work with VA Product Manager to ensure VASI information is updated appropriately (if necessary).Submit all patch information related to each release to VistA Office Change Management Team (VOCCB).QualificationsRequired Skills and Experience:Bachelor's with 5-8 years experience (or commensurate experience)Strong communication skills (oral and written) to relay concise messaging and reporting to all levels of management.Experience in the software development lifecycle.Great interpersonal skills and ability to work independently with minimal guidance/supervision.Solid experience with Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other collaborative tools including Teams, SharePoint, Jira, etc.Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines and stay organized.Preferred Skills and Experience:Well-versed in the VA project management methodology and other VA-related reporting methodologies.Experience in supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs and/or other Federal Agencies.Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.Posted Salary RangeUSD $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 /Yr.Employee PerksEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Corporate DiscountsLearning & Development platform, to include certification preparation contentTraining, Education and Certification Assistance*Referral Bonus ProgramInternal Mobility ProgramPet InsuranceFlexible Work Environment*Available to full-time employeesEqual Opportunity EmployerWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.J-18808-Ljbffr