Test Manager (Remote)

GovCIO; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 135,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A government IT transformation company is seeking a Test Manager to oversee testing strategies and ensure compliance with healthcare standards. This fully remote position involves collaborating with teams to create test plans, overseeing execution, and managing defects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project management within IT, particularly in healthcare-related environments. A competitive salary range of $135,000 - $140,000 annually is offered.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Flexible Work Environment

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience with 15 years of project management experience in IT.
• Experience in coordinating and managing test events in accordance with approved test plans.
• Knowledge to ensure accurate setup of test environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to create a test strategy for Product Line-wide Initiatives.
• Oversee test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Support creation of automated test plans for impacted products.

Job description

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Test Manager to oversee the testing strategy, planning, and execution across a portfolio of healthcare systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and delivery of high-quality, secure, and reliable software. This role requires deep understanding of healthcare workflows, data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA), and interoperability standards. The Test Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure that all systems meet clinical, operational, and technical requirements. This is a fully remote US-based position with core hours of operation from Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM ET.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Technical Architecture team and impacted products to create an overall test strategy for Product Line-wide Initiatives, including developing and tracking compliance metrics.
• Assure test plans are built with enough lead time to implement them.
• Influence testers and product owners of impacted products to comply with test plans and reporting across Product line programs while working with their product specific testing approaches that may work for them.
• Oversee test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Create reports necessary to brief senior management on test strategy progress
• Raise risks and issues identified in the test planning phase.
• Support creation of automated test plans for all impacted products
• Monitor defect and bug reports and manage efforts to address defects in accordance with overall test strategy

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems, Business or related scientific /technical discipline or equivalent experience is required with 15 years of project management experience within IT. An additional 10+ years of experience may be substituted for education.
• Must have experience in the coordination and management of test events in accordance with approved test plans, procedures, and scripts.
• Must have knowledge and skills to ensure that test environments are set up accurately and with test data required.
• Must be able to create and track testing metrics as needed.
• Must have experience working in a SAFe/Agile environment.
• Must have experience working with Jira, GitHub, or similar ALM tools.
• Must have experience working on IT products, operating systems, software, systems, networks and/or specialized environments.
• Must have experience in writing or assisting in the development of test plans and test procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and excellent customer service.
• Highly motivated and analytical; proven problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to take the initiative, manage one’s own time.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new skills, new client environments, and grow domain expertise.
• Ability to conduct independent research to lead or support the resolution of complex questions and issues.
• Excellent analytical skills, the ability to integrate information from multiple sources to execute effectively and efficiently in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs
• Healthcare Claims X.12 Transaction (837, 835, 277, etc.), Healthcare Claims and Payment Processing knowledge, Healthcare Eligibility Verification knowledge
• Experience working with accessibility testing tools.

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust/Suitability clearance for the VA.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can’t do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Salary Range

USD $135,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.

Location

US-Remote

Identity

2025-6811

Category

Project/Program Management

Position Type

Full-Time