Testing Manager w/Secret Clearance

We are seeking a Testing Manager to join our Defense Logistics Agency team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience in software testing, quality assurance, or system validation activities.
• Experience supervising a team of test specialists and managing complex test programs.
• Experience testing software applications, including system, regression, acceptance, end-to-end, performance, and automation testing.
• Experience working in Agile development environments and supporting DevOps integration processes.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test cases using industry-standard testing tools.
• Detailed familiarity with commercial test environments, testing frameworks, and operational testing procedures.
• Experience translating complex program requirements into structured and testable objectives.
• Experience analyzing and recommending test cycles, test plans, safety reviews, and detailed test objectives.
• 5+ years of experience supporting the Oracle EBS R12.2 platform.

Certifications

• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority (e.g., ISTQB, Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE), or equivalent).

Clearance

• Secret IT-II Non-Critical security clearance, Tier 3 investigation. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and lead a team of test specialists responsible for executing complex software and system test programs.
• Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of state-of-the-art testing initiatives for enterprise applications and systems.
• Translate complex program and system requirements into clearly defined, testable objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, including test objectives, methodologies, schedules, and analysis approaches.
• Design and oversee test cycles, test plans, safety reviews, and detailed testing objectives to ensure system readiness and compliance.
• Apply established testing disciplines and methodologies to design thorough, repeatable, and executable test programs.
• Perform independent assessments of system performance to validate compliance with functional and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain automated and manual test cases using designated automated testing tools.
• Conduct various forms of testing including system, regression, acceptance, end-to-end, performance, and automation testing.
• Utilize Agile methodologies to support iterative testing, continuous integration, and DevOps-based development environments.
• Lead data analysis efforts to evaluate test results, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, operations teams, and stakeholders to resolve defects and improve system quality.
• Apply user stories and use cases to develop detailed and traceable test scenarios and test cases.
• Provide clear test reports, findings, and recommendations to clients, project leadership, and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to established testing standards, commercial test environments, and operational procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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: Candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring states within the United States. 
• Type of environment: Remote
• Noise level: 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%

List of Approved States:

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret IT-II Non-Critical security clearance, Tier 3 investigation. 

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.

OTHER INFORMATION

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

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. Apply now to explore jobs with us at www.TekSynap.com. 

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. 

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

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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, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, 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. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.