[Hiring] Quality Assurance Testing Lead @PROVATOHR INC

Role Description

Genesis Consulting is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Senior Quality Assurance and Testing Lead with a passion for growth and business transformation. This role involves overseeing quality assurance and control processes while leading testing efforts for COTS software implementations within the federal government sector.

• Develop and implement quality assurance and control strategies, policies, and processes to ensure delivery of high-quality software solutions that align with federal requirements and industry best practices.
• Plan for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and System Integration Testing (SIT), create test data, and perform test executions.
• Use Jira to manage, track, and maintain test cases, test execution results, and defect logs.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of federal regulations, compliance standards, and reporting requirements related to COTS solution implementations.
• Create and/or review comprehensive test strategies, plans, and test cases for system implementations, including functional, integration, system, and performance testing.
• Support System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing activities, ensuring structured, consistent, and compliant execution.
• Lead testers and QA professionals by providing guidance, training, and mentorship; assign responsibilities and ensure timely, accurate test execution.
• Oversee the testing results of the System Integrator, ensuring completeness, accuracy, defect resolution, and alignment with project requirements.
• Oversee execution of test cases, monitor progress, and manage defects. Collaborate with developers and integrators to ensure delivery of defect-free ERP solutions.
• Identify opportunities for test automation and implement tools to increase efficiency and enhance test coverage.
• Coordinate setup and maintenance of test environments to ensure accurate production mirroring.
• Provide high-quality analysis of work items, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables and contributing to a positive team environment.
• Ensure testing processes comply with federal standards (e.g., FISMA, SDLC). Prepare and present testing reports and metrics to stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with federal business users, project managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements, communicate testing progress, and resolve issues.
• Stay current on COTS solution technologies, testing methodologies, and QA practices; recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Leverage knowledge of federal travel processes—experience with federal travel systems is a plus.
• Concur experience is a plus, especially in contexts involving federal travel and expense management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years as a QA Testing Lead supporting COTS implementations in the Federal Government sector (Federal civilian, DoD, or DHS experience preferred).
• Experience supporting at least 3 full lifecycle major implementations and/or major releases (e.g., at least 10,000 users, 50 releases, etc.), including automation tool implementation and ongoing execution.
• Deep knowledge of COTS solution technologies, including travel and expense solutions; knowledgeable in federal travel a plus.
• SAP Concur experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of federal regulations, compliance standards, and reporting requirements (FISMA, SDLC, NIST SP 800-53, etc.).
• Proven experience leading test strategy, planning, execution, defect management, and automation efforts.
• Experience using Jira for test management, test case tracking, and defect lifecycle management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and guide QA teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities with high attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder-management skills across diverse federal and contractor audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field. Master’s Degree preferred.
• SAFe, Agile, or Concur certifications preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship Required with ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.
• Willingness to work onsite in Washington, DC as needed.