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Test Manager – Integrated Eligibility System Testing

Location: Hybrid

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead testing activities for a large-scale government Integrated Eligibility System modernization project supporting public assistance programs. The Test Manager will oversee all aspects of software testing, including test strategy, test planning, execution management, defect tracking, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) coordination.

The successful candidate will manage testing efforts across multiple program areas including SNAP, TANF, Child Care Assistance, and Child Support systems, ensuring system functionality, integration, performance, and compliance with program requirements. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage the overall testing strategy and test management plan for the project. Lead testing activities including functional testing, integration testing, regression testing, and UAT support. Oversee development of test cases, test scripts, and test scenarios for system requirements. Coordinate testing with agency teams, system integrators, and project stakeholders. Manage defect tracking, issue resolution, and testing documentation. Produce weekly and daily test execution reports and provide status updates to stakeholders. Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning, preparation, and execution. Ensure validation of system functionality across program areas such as SNAP, TANF, Child Care Subsidy, and Child Support Enforcement. Monitor testing progress against project milestones and timelines. Facilitate meetings with project stakeholders and provide testing updates and recommendations. Ensure compliance with government testing standards and documentation requirements. Required Qualifications Minimum 5+ years of experience managing software testing projects for large-scale enterprise systems. Experience working with state government eligibility systems or public assistance programs (SNAP, TANF, Child Support, or similar systems). Proven experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) coordination and facilitation. Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and QA best practices. Experience managing test case development, automation testing frameworks, and regression testing cycles. Experience with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, ALM, or similar tools). Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills. Experience working with multi-team environments involving system integrators and agency stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience with government health and human services systems. Experience supporting large-scale system modernization or cloud-based platforms. Knowledge of federal compliance requirements for public assistance systems. Key Skills Test Strategy & Test Planning Functional & Integration Testing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Management Test Case & Test Script Development Defect Management & Reporting QA Automation Oversight Stakeholder Coordination Government System Testing Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.