Testing Manager

Eiden Systems Consulting; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

premium health, dental, and vision

401(k) plan with company match

life insurance

short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Eiden Systems Consulting seeks an experienced Testing Manager to lead software testing activities for large-scale programs. The role involves translating program requirements into testable objectives, developing test strategies, and guiding a team of test specialists across diverse organizations.

This remote-friendly position includes periodic onsite support in the National Capital Region, focusing on Agile integration, Systems Engineering, Operations, and DevOps collaboration to ensure robust,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of testing experience across software and systems.
• Experience with system, regression, user/acceptance, end-to-end, performance, and automated testing.
• Agile environment experience and DevOps integration.
• Ability to translate requirements into test objectives and executable test cases.
• Develop and maintain automated test cases and strategies.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to lead test teams.
• Active Secret Clearance with IT-II eligibility and IAT Level II certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex software and systems testing programs.
• Supervise a team of test specialists and coordinate testing activities across organizations.
• Develop and execute test strategies, plans, schedules, and objectives.
• Translate requirements, use cases, and user stories into test objectives and test cases.
• Plan and manage system, regression, acceptance, end-to-end, performance, and automated testing.
• Develop, maintain, and execute test cases using automated tools.
• Analyze performance and test results against requirements.
• Lead test-data analysis and present findings to customers and leadership.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Operations, DevOps, development, and customers.

Skills

System testing

Regression testing

User/acceptance testing

End-to-end testing

Performance testing

Automated testing

Agile

DevOps integration

Test case development

Team leadership

IT-II clearance

IAT Level II

Job description

Eiden Systems Consulting (ESC) is seeking an experienced Testing Manager to lead software testing activities for complex, large-scale programs. The Testing Manager will develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, supervise test specialists, translate program requirements into testable objectives, and ensure systems meet functional, performance, and operational requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience across system, regression, acceptance, end-to-end, performance, and automated testing, along with experience working in Agile environments and integrating testing with Systems Engineering, Operations, and DevOps processes. This position is primarily remote with periodic onsite support at Fort Belvoir, VA, or other locations within the National Capital Region (NCR).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex software and systems testing programs.
• Supervise and mentor a team of test specialists and coordinate testing activities across diverse organizations.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans, schedules, methodologies, and objectives.
• Translate complex program requirements, use cases, and user stories into measurable and executable test objectives and test cases.
• Plan and manage system, regression, acceptance, end-to-end, performance, and automated testing.
• Develop, maintain, and execute test cases using designated automated testing tools.
• Analyze system performance and test results against established requirements and objectives.
• Lead test-data analysis and provide clear findings, recommendations, and results to customers and program leadership.
• Evaluate and recommend test cycles, test plans, safety reviews, and detailed test objectives.
• Apply appropriate test methodologies while identifying and addressing testing limitations and constraints.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, System Operations, DevOps, development, and customer teams to support successful test execution.
• Ensure testing activities follow established commercial test environments, operating procedures, and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement of testing processes, tools, automation, and methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant testing experience.
• Demonstrated experience testing software applications and systems, including System testing, Regression testing, User/acceptance testing, End-to-end testing, Performance testing, Automated testing.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Experience with Systems Operations, Systems Engineering, and/or DevOps integration.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test cases.
• Detailed knowledge of commercial test environments, testing procedures, and operational practices.
• Experience supervising test teams and managing complex testing programs.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into testable objectives and executable test cases.
• Experience developing test strategies, test plans, test schedules, methodologies, and objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate system performance against requirements.
• Experience analyzing test output and communicating results and recommendations to customers and stakeholders.
• Active Secret Clearance with IT-II eligibility.
• IAT Level II certification or relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or Federal Government programs.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools.
• Experience with DevSecOps and continuous testing practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD environments and automated software delivery pipelines.
• Experience testing complex, mission-critical systems.
• Experience working with user stories, use cases, requirements traceability, and acceptance criteria.

Why ESC?

At Eiden Systems Consulting, you'll join a collaborative team supporting critical national security missions. We value technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth while providing opportunities to work on challenging engineering programs that make a real impact.

If you're looking for an opportunity to combine technical expertise with program leadership in support of our nation's most important missions, we'd love to hear from you.

ESC offers a competitive compensation package that includes premium health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and more. We also prioritize work-life balance, supporting our team in maintaining a healthy blend of professional and personal well-being.

• premium health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability coverage

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION

Eiden Systems Corporation (ESC) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. ESC does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

In accordance with 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ESC will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions may not disclose the pay of others to individuals who do not have authorized access—unless such disclosure is made (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or legal action (including those conducted by ESC), or (c) as otherwise required by law.

NO THIRD PARTIES

NO THIRD PARTIES