Manager, ACAS/Commercial Benefits Testing

Manager, ACAS/Commercial Benefits Testing We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary At CVS Health, we are building a world of health around every consumer through innovation, accountability, and quality. The Testing Center of Excellence (TCOE) plays a key role in ensuring our platforms deliver accurate, compliant, and reliable outcomes for members and clients. The Manager, Testing COE is responsible for executing and enabling quality engineering practices for ACAS (Aetna Claim Adjudication System) benefits testing. This role focuses on hands‑on quality engineering execution, supporting shift‑left testing, automation adoption, and risk‑based testing approaches within assigned programs or domains. Key Responsibilities Quality Engineering Execution & Enablement Apply quality engineering practices across ACAS benefits testing for assigned initiatives. Support early validation of requirements, benefit configurations, and adjudication logic to reduce downstream defects. Ensure quality gates and test readiness criteria are followed within programs. Automation & Modern Testing Support Support the adoption of automation‑enabled testing for benefits and claims adjudication scenarios. Work with automation engineers to leverage existing test frameworks and reusable assets. Identify opportunities to improve test efficiency through automation and improved test design. Risk‑Based Testing & Defect Analysis Execute and support risk‑based testing approaches, focusing on high‑impact benefit and claim scenarios. Analyze defects to determine root cause, claim exposure, and potential member or client impact. Escalate high‑risk findings and trends to senior QE or COE leadership. Manage and support a team of quality engineers and testers (onshore/offshore). Review test artifacts, execution results, and defect documentation for quality and completeness. Provide coaching and guidance to strengthen testing rigor and QE skills within the team. Track and report quality metrics such as defect trends, test coverage, and execution effectiveness. Participate in continuous improvement efforts to reduce rework and post‑release corrections. Contribute feedback to evolving TCOE standards, templates, and best practices. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate closely with configuration teams, business SMEs, and engineering partners. Communicate testing outcomes, risks, and defects clearly to project and program stakeholders. Support audits, validations, and issue resolution activities as needed. Required Qualifications 5 + years of experience in healthcare technology or operations, with exposure to claims adjudication and benefits configuration. 2 + years of experience in quality engineering, testing, or QA roles, including team or work‑stream leadership. Hands‑on experience with claims adjudication systems and benefits testing (ACAS or similar platforms). Experience executing scenario‑based and risk‑based testing. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience with commercial health benefits and claims processing. Familiarity with ACAS, PERS, or comparable adjudication platforms. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Education Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent relevant work experience. Anticipated Weekly Hours 40 Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $101,970.00 - $203,940.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great benefits for great people We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments. We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 06/30/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Relha LLC