Software Quality & Testing Specialist

BOEM and BSEE are responsible for managing the nation’s offshore energy, minerals, and natural resources on the Federal Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). BSEE promotes safety, protects the environment, and conserves resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement. BOEM manages the responsible exploration and development of offshore energy and marine mineral resources on the OCS. OCS production accounts for about 18 percent of domestic crude oil and four percent of domestic natural gas supply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create test scenarios and a test plan that will include all required information to successfully execute test events.
• Create automated test scripts based on the appropriate test plans
• Execute required tests after generating the necessary test data and transactions in test environments to exercise applicable data values.
• Utilize static code analysis tools to eliminate known vulnerabilities during development
• Provide the necessary training and instruction for business personnel to complete testing.
• Identify and resolve issues identified during testing.
• Track test results and defects to ensure resolution
• Develops, implements, and maintains quality assurance/configuration management programs in support of a variety of software, hardware, and IT services.
• Establishes standards for life cycle, documentation, development methods, testing, and maintenance.
• Develops and defines major and minor characteristics of quality/configuration management (including metrics and scoring parameters) and determines requisite quality control/configuration management resources for an actual task order.
• Conducts or participates in formal and informal reviews at predetermined points throughout the system life cycle.
• Serves as liaison between Program Management and other functional groups to resolve issues regarding quality assurance/configuration management.
• Reviews and evaluates software products and services for adherence to government directives, standards, and guidelines.
• May provide task direction and guidance to less experienced team members

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 years of specialized experience in a functional area of expertise.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or functional area.
• DOI Background Investigation, Entry on Duty

We are seeking a Software Quality & Testing Specialist to join our team supporting DOI BSEE TIMS contract in New Orleans, LA. 

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. 

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.  

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COMPETENCIES   

• Establish Focus 
• Change Management 
• Develop Others 
• Oral Communication  
• Written Communication  
• Interpersonal Awareness 
• Build Relationships 

• Analytical Thinking 
• Conceptual Thinking 
• Strategic Thinking 
• Technical Expertise 
• Initiative 
• Foster Innovation 
• Results Oriented 
• Teamwork  
• Customer Service  

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• Location:  New Orleans, LA 
• Type of environment:  Office, Telework may be available  
• Noise level: (Low-Medium)  
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.  
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE 

Positions require a DOI Entrance on Duty (EOD) 

OTHER DUTIES 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.