PRISM Testing Specialist

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job Stability

Career Growth

Meaningful Work

Supportive Work Environment

Job summary

The State of Utah is seeking a Software Testing Specialist to support ongoing MMIS testing within its Division of Integrated Health. The role involves creating and executing test plans, developing user acceptance test scenarios, and working closely with testing managers and cross-functional teams in a hybrid in-office/remote setting.

The position emphasizes strong writing and communication skills, experience with manual testing, and familiarity with bug-tracking tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze system documentation and identify test impacts.
• Identify and write user acceptance test scenarios.
• Execute test scenarios and document results.
• Experience with manual testing and bug tracking tools (Jira, Bugzilla).
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and teamwork.
• Understanding of SDLC including Agile and Waterfall testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Review system requirements, use cases and docs to identify test impacts.
• Identify and write user acceptance test scenarios.
• Review test results and provide feedback.
• Execute test scenarios.
• Plan and manage test processes; write tests and findings.
• Document actual vs. expected results for tests.
• Record defects and track in the project tool.
• Review defects for validity and adherence to procedures.
• Troubleshoot test environment issues and assist root cause analysis.
• Provide test data to developers and testers as needed.
• Collaborate with teams to document business needs and access levels.

Skills

Test analysis

Manual testing

SDLC understanding

Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Tools

Jira

Bugzilla

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $25.22 - $51.82 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Application Deadline – 11/15/2026*

• This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

The Division of Integrated Health, Office of Systems and Project Management is hiring a Software Testing Specialist for the Ongoing testing of the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). The incumbent is responsible to support operations tickets and operations release testing activities, by assisting and supporting the Testing Manager with all testing related activities. This position requires good writing skills and verbal skills--especially the ability to abstract software functionality into plain language testing plans. The individual should be familiar with industry-standard testing practices and writing test plans. A working knowledge of the government applications and business practices would be beneficial, particularly related to Medicaid.

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

• Review and analyze system requirements, use cases and other system documentation to identify test impacts.
• Identify and write user acceptance test scenarios.
• Review unit and system integration test case results and provide feedback based on expectations documents.
• Execute test scenarios.
• Plan and manage test processes. Write and discuss test plan(s), recommendation(s) and/or finding(s).
• Record and document actual test results and compare them to expected results.
• Detect software failures and record identified defects using the project defect tracking tool so that defects may be corrected.
• Review submitted defects for validity and adherence to standard procedures.
• Troubleshoot issues in the test environment and assist in root cause analysis following established resolution pathways.
• Provide test data to developers and testers as needed.
• Consult with functional, quality and development teams and management to identify, define and document business needs and objectives, current operational procedures, problems, input and output requirements, and levels of systems access.

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• This position may currently be a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion, at any time, and for any reason.
• Effective July 1, 2021, State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to Utah within 30 days of their start date.

Minimum or \"day-one\" qualifications

• Ability to analyze system documentation
• Identify and writes user acceptance test scenarios
• Execute test scenarios
• Understanding of manual testing, and bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla)
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, communication skills, and ability to work in team environments
• Understanding of SDLC along with Agile and Waterfall testing methods

Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medicaid and Claims Processing
• Experience with EDI, X-12 processing
• Experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium)
• Experience with interface testing

About The Role

Location – 288 North 1460 West Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

For more information on the Division of Integrated Healthcare, please visit our website .

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].