Test Lead

NetworkPedia Inc; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NetworkPedia Inc. is seeking a Test Lead Analyst with deep OSI AspenTech ADMS Monarch, OMS, Compass experience to lead QA for critical utility management software.

You will design tests, coordinate defect resolution, and guide testing across functional, integration, regression, and performance scenarios. You will work with vendors and business stakeholders to ensure robust test coverage, root-cause analysis, and data integrity, while maintaining comprehensive test artifacts and compliance with

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of IT experience, including software testing and QA.
• 2+ years with OSI AspenTech ADMS Monarch.
• 2+ years with OSI AspenTech OMS and Compass.
• Experience with GIS models.
• Strong testing methodologies and defect management.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for ADMS/OMS Monarch, Compass applications, and related interfaces.
• Translate business and functional requirements into comprehensive testing scenarios.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, end‑user, and performance testing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define testing criteria and validate application functionality.
• Identify, reproduce, document, and track software defects and application issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and coordinate defect resolution with technical teams, vendors, and end users.
• Lead defect resolution meetings and troubleshooting sessions.
• Retest fixes and validate successful issue resolution.
• Maintain test documentation, test results, defect reports, and supporting artifacts.
• Perform post‑testing data cleanup, including reviewing, correcting, deleting, and re‑entering data as required.
• Provide occasional technical support to ADMS/OMS Monarch and Compass application users.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, issues, and results to project managers and technical stakeholders.
• Participate in project planning, meetings, and technical reviews.
• Follow applicable security, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.

Tools

HP ALM

Jira

Job description

Location: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid — onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with occasional Monday and Friday onsite as needed)

Contract Duration: January 4, 2027 – December 31, 2027

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST

About the Role

NetworkPedia is seeking an experienced Test Lead Analyst with specialized expertise in OSI AspenTech Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), Outage Management System (OMS), Monarch, and Compass applications.

The successful candidate will lead and execute software testing and quality assurance activities for critical utility management applications. This role requires strong hands‑on testing experience, defect management, troubleshooting, and the ability to collaborate with technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for ADMS/OMS Monarch, Compass applications, and related interfaces.
• Translate business and functional requirements into comprehensive testing scenarios.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, end‑user, and performance testing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define testing criteria and validate application functionality.
• Identify, reproduce, document, and track software defects and application issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and coordinate defect resolution with technical teams, vendors, and end users.
• Lead defect resolution meetings and troubleshooting sessions.
• Retest fixes and validate successful issue resolution.
• Maintain test documentation, test results, defect reports, and supporting artifacts.
• Perform post‑testing data cleanup, including reviewing, correcting, deleting, and re‑entering data as required.
• Provide occasional technical support to ADMS/OMS Monarch and Compass application users.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, issues, and results to project managers and technical stakeholders.
• Participate in project planning, meetings, and technical reviews.
• Follow applicable security, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

• 7–10 years of overall IT experience, including software testing and quality assurance.
• 7+ years of software testing and QA experience.
• 2+ years of experience with OSI AspenTech ADMS Monarch applications.
• 2+ years of experience with OSI AspenTech OMS and Compass applications.
• Prior experience and understanding of GIS models.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test strategies, and defect management.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to interpret business requirements and develop detailed testing documentation.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with vendors, technical teams, and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with test automation tools.
• Experience with defect management platforms such as HP ALM, Jira, or similar tools.
• 2–3 years of experience creating process maps and translating business processes into test plans and test scripts.
• Experience working with Waterfall, Agile, and Iterative development methodologies.

About NetworkPedia

NetworkPedia is a certified women‑owned technology and talent solutions company, providing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, managed services, and specialized recruitment across North Americas and beyond. Our mission is to empower organizations with secure, scalable, and innovative technology while building inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.

As a trusted partner, we deliver expertise across networking, cloud, IT service management, and security operations, along with staffing solutions for niche technology roles. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all our hiring practices and ensure that our opportunities are open to all qualified applicants, without discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.