Description

DSHS TIA Test Analyst Lead

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Technology Innovation Administration (TIA) are looking for a Test Analyst Lead to coordinate training for new staff, providing senior-level consultation on testing and quality assurance methodologies and standards, coaches and mentors other system test analysts, and assists the supervisor in daily team operations.

You’ll have autonomy in performing the majority of your work on our QA team who support our Division of Child Support (DCS). You’ll apply technical knowledge of mainframe and web databases, graphical user interfaces, systems requirements development and IT project management to plan and execute software, web, and mobile testing and quality assurance for critical DSHS computer systems/applications including the Support Enforcement Management System (SEMS), SEMSWeb, and other associated applications.

Some of What You’ll Do

• 
  Review test plans and scenarios
• Serves as a resource to Test Analysts regarding testing and quality assurance methodologies and standards
• Coordinate training for new staff
• Participate in identification of requirements and design
• Identify the process and procedures for the test team.

Who We Want in This Role
Knowledge
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related area
AND
Seven years of information technology experience such as consulting, analyzing, designing or programming computer software applications; directing projects; providing training or customer support in information technology; or administering or supervising staff who performed work in any of these information technology disciplines
OR
AA degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related area
AND Nine (9) years of information technology experience as identified above
OR
Eleven years of information technology experience such as consulting, analyzing, designing or programming computer software applications; directing projects; providing training or customer support in information technology; or administering or supervising staff who performed work in any of these information technology disciplines.

Minimum of four years of experience with testing methodologies such as interoperability, black box/white box, system, integration, end-to-end, regression, stress, and performance testing with mainframes, client server applications, or web-based applications and their interaction with downstream systems.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle, particularly software testing and defect tracking.
• Strong written, oral and presentation skills to communicate with diverse stakeholders, division and IT management and staff.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills involving a high degree of originality and independent judgment.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member, as a team lead/project manager, and to work independently.
• Ability to identify critical issues and prepare recommendations for change in policies and procedures that increase efficiencies and meet department goals.

To Apply—

• Completed Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions about 06320? Contact Joshua.Shawhan@dshs.wa.gov.
NOTE:
Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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