Systems Testing Associate – Launch Your Career with a State Agency

Manpower Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Maine is hiring a Systems Testing Associate for an immediate opportunity in Augusta. The role supports critical system testing and quality assurance within a government environment, with a pay rate of $22-$25 per hour and a standard Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM schedule.

The position involves developing testing scenarios, executing test plans, identifying defects, and documenting results. Strong analytical and communication skills, plus proficiency with MS Office, are required for

Qualifications

• Experience with software testing, QA/UAT, or business process documentation.
• Experience in systems project life cycle: requirements review, QA testing, and implementation support.
• Ability to test software updates, follow test scripts, document results, and report defects.
• Strong analytical, research, computer, and business writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and business applications.
• Strong communication and collaboration with end users and project teams.
• Ability to complete a background check and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Review system change requests, requirements, and documentation to develop testing scenarios.
• Execute test plans and test scripts, document results, and identify and report defects.
• Participate in peer reviews to ensure testing accuracy and completeness.
• Research and analyze information to support recommendations and business decisions.
• Assist with process documentation and quality assurance activities.
• Collaborate with project teams and end users to resolve issues and support successful implementations.

Skills

Software testing

QA/UAT

Documentation

Test script execution

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Business applications

Job description

Systems Testing Associate – Launch Your Career with a State Agency Pay Rate: $22-$25/hour Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Assignment Length: Long-Term Contract We’re hiring Systems Testing Associates for an immediate opportunity in Augusta! Our client is seeking detail-oriented professionals to support critical system testing and quality assurance initiatives in a collaborative government environment. If you have experience supporting business systems, testing software, documenting processes, coordinating implementations, or driving quality and compliance initiatives, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including financial services, healthcare, government, manufacturing, logistics, and enterprise support environments, who are passionate about improving processes and ensuring successful outcomes.

Typical Daily Duties:

• Review system change requests, requirements, and documentation to develop testing scenarios
• Execute test plans and test scripts, document results, and identify and report defects
• Participate in peer reviews to ensure testing accuracy and completeness
• Research and analyze information to support recommendations and business decisions
• Assist with process documentation and quality assurance activities
• Collaborate with project teams and end users to resolve issues and support successful implementations

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience with software testing, QA/UAT, operations support, or business process documentation
• Experience participating in the systems project life cycle, including requirements review, quality assurance testing, and implementation support
• Ability to test software updates, follow test scripts, document results, and identify/report defects
• Strong analytical, research, computer, and business writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and business applications
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with end users and project teams
• Ability to successfully complete a background check and fingerprinting process