DHHS IT QA Test Lead

NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Information Technology Division (ITD) seeks a Quality Assurance (QA) Test Lead for the Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) Program. This role is 100% remote.

Please review the Skills matrix and place the information in a table at the top of the resume when submitting.



The QA Test Lead will be responsible for overseeing and managing the endtoend testing of one or more modules in a mult milliondollar Medicaid Enterprise System (MES)/Medicaid Modular Information System (MIMS) project for the State of North Carolina.

Required Skills/Qualifications:
Strong background in software test management with at least 10 years of experience as a Test Lead/Test Manager
Proficient in all phases of testing and types of testing Functional nonfunctional; smoke sanity integration usability User Acceptance endtoend regression and performance.
Experienced with managing testing teams of more than 2025 testers in both SIT & UAT
Should have 5 years of experience coordinating several testing teams across various divisions and units of an organization that could be distributed geographically
Should have 5 years of experience coordinating with vendors and managing vendor testing teams
Experience in driving test automation on large programs how and when to automate conducting feasibility study and ability to make recommendations
Strong experience with Waterfall agile and hybrid project methodologies
Experience with Cloud testing
Proficient in Test Management Tools such as Microfocus ALM
Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Should have working knowledge of JIRA SharePoint and ServiceNow
Effective leadership communication presentation and facilitation skills
Strong understanding of quality metrics and excellent reporting skills



Preferred Skills/Qualification:
Hands on experience in test automation/test automation tools
Strong knowledge of security penetration load and performance testing
Experience in Medicaid or Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) projects; Knowledge of CMS seven standards and conditions and MITA frameworks; CMS certification requirements; Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) Provider (PDM/CVO) experience.

Responsibilities: The Test Lead will
Lead the entire test management process
Report to and work closely with the QA Manager in creating and maintaining test plans test strategies and testing roadmaps tracking and reporting on testing progress quality metrics and milestones
Manage direct and coordinate SIT and UAT teams
Mentor and guide testing teams on the creation and execution of test cases; Prioritize and assigns test responsibilities to the testing team
Coordinate and drive test planning sessions; Drive defect management process
Coordinate with vendor(s) to ensure testing is on track and meets the quality metrics
Review test scenarios test cases and test data for completeness in requirements coverage (RTM)
Train and guide Business users through UAT; Prepares testing manuals as needed
Manage and mitigate test/QArelated risks and issues to the program escalate risks as needed
Gather interpret and present test execution metrics for socialization with steering committees.
Work with test automation teams to meet the automation goals per the test plan
Review client requirement and provides feedback
Reviews and reevaluates the test strategy to adjust for new information changing risks shifting priorities and schedules
Oversee quality review of various applications
Oversee projects to make sure work is scheduled based on priorities risks and team strengths and assignment of resources across projects
Assist in test environment setup/teardown test automation and exploratory testing
Provide suitable solutions for issues/errors based on the understanding of the system and client business processes
Works with clients in evaluating and implementing new technologies and offer strategies for new opportunities
Assists in formulating QA standards and best practices organizational policies and processes and strategic plans
Assists management in setting the direction for quality assurance within the organization
Assists in recruiting new staff conducting interviews and evaluate potential candidates

Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceExperience leading Quality and Testing TeamsRequired7YearsKnowledge of Enterprise IT Systems and related State or Federal IT procurement compliance and contracting policiesRequired7YearsExperience in Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) and/or Provider Data Management (PDM/CVO)Highly desired7YearsAbility to provide project management support and manage the datetoday vendor and contract activities to ensure that the project meets it plannedRequired7YearsExperience in work effort estimation Highly desired7YearsHas an understanding of CMS Seven Standards and Conditions and the Medicaid programNice to have7YearsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects function in a fastpaced moving constantly changing deadline driven environmentRequired7YearsProficient use of Microsoft Project Word Excel PowerPoint Access and Adobe software Required7YearsSkills in persuasion negotiation relationship management conflict resolution and effective oral and written communication at all levelsRequired7YearsAbility to lead a team through effective delegation training and motivation Required7YearsDetail oriented with strong analytical skills Required7Years
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