Quality Assurance Manager - Data & Analytics

Children’s Hospital Association; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings program with company contribution

Health Savings Account with company contribution

Wellness program

Paid time off and personal days

9 paid holidays

Job summary

A nonprofit healthcare organization in Lenexa, KS, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA strategy for data and analytics. This role, operating in a hybrid model, requires a strong background in testing data-centric products, leading QA analysts, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of QA experience, with expertise in SQL and test automation tools. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $80,000 to $160,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Proven experience managing QA analysts.
• Experience testing data-centric products.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the QA strategy for data and analytics products.
• Lead and manage QA analysts, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Design and execute comprehensive test cases for new features.

Skills

SQL for data validation

Test automation tools (e.g., Selenium)

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Scripting languages for automation

QA methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps)

Version control systems (e.g., Git)

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager – Data & Analytics

Join us in shaping a healthier future for kids. At Children’s Hospital Association, we unite more than 200 member hospitals to put children first—advancing care, informing policy, and driving progress together.

Where You’ll Work

This position is based in our Lenexa, KS office and follows a hybrid model: three days in the office, two days optional remote work.

What You’ll Do

The Quality Assurance Manager defines and evolves the QA strategy for all data and analytics products, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and performance across dashboards, data pipelines, and APIs. Working closely with product managers, engineers, and analysts, this role blends hands‑on testing expertise with leadership, including managing QA analysts and ensuring the quality of their output.

• Own and continuously improve the QA strategy for data and analytics products.
• Lead, mentor, and manage QA analysts, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and adherence to standards.
• Establish and enforce best practices for testing processes and quality assurance, including multiple phases and types of testing.
• Design and execute comprehensive test cases for new features, enhancements, and bug fixes.
• Validate accuracy across all product aspects—features, data accuracy, security, integrity, performance, and reliability.
• Review and approve test documentation and defect reports prepared by QA analysts.
• Collaborate with developers and analysts to clarify requirements and edge cases, advocating for quality and influencing product decisions.
• Lead automation initiatives to reduce manual testing overhead and improve efficiency.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance.
• Develop scripts for data validation using SQL and Python.
• Stay current with emerging QA technologies and recommend improvements.

What You’ll Bring to CHA

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required skill and knowledge is qualifying.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of QA experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Proven experience managing QA analysts or similar roles.
• Experience testing data‑centric products (dashboards, ETL pipelines, APIs).
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data validation.
• Experience with scripting languages for automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps).
• Expertise in QA methodologies: regression, integration, performance, and UAT testing.
• Hands‑on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, TestComplete, Postman).
• Preferred familiarity with validating healthcare data presented in data visualization tools, including metric validation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for team management and cross‑functional collaboration.

Our Perks and Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings program with generous company contribution
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Wellness program
• Paid time off and personal days
• 9 paid holidays
• And more!

More About CHA

This pay range shown is a guideline. Min: $80,000 – Max: $160,000. Compensation is based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; it may vary by location and is subject to change.

CHA is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and the communities we serve. We strive to ensure organizational cultures where everyone feels valued and actively participates in the mission of our organization. We remain vigilant against racism and discrimination.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Quality Assurance and Information Technology. Industries: Hospitals and health care, nonprofit organizations.