Testing Execution Manager

Remote

Marathon TS is seeking a Testing Execution Manager to help with overseeing and supporting the testing & evaluation (T&E) platform, including both program management and execution.

You will be responsible for T&E strategy development; execution and operations; matrix and cross-program support; outcomes management; and program establishment. As a service manager, you will document and refine the service's most important procedures and track metrics that assess the efficacy of our testing operations.

This person should drive work independently, accurately prioritize responsibilities, and develop informed recommendations. This role will work closely with other contracted members of the Prime Contrator team and subcontracted resources.

Job Responsibilities

Support strategic objectives by overseeing the design, execution, and enhancement of testing services for the Program Executive Office and its programs.

• Help develop and execute PEO testing strategy and roadmap ensuring adoption of leading testing practices as integrated with the evolving strategies for engineering and architecture
• Support PEO and its programs in defining cross-program and program-specific testing needs and issues with a specific focus on one group, which will grow this year
• As part of PEO T&E Leadership team, support definition of PEO T&E strategic priorities and align T&E operations to impact and outcome-based delivery
  
  

Manage measurement and delivery of outcomes by service.

• Assist leadership in overseeing all T&E PEO test services to support achievement of T&E goals and performance metrics
• Document key procedures during vendor transitions and service transformation to help ensure service continuity
• Monitor testing services delivery metrics, investigate service failures, review service improvement ideas, recommend new metrics and outcomes to drive service improvement
• Track testing services performance for PEO and its programs cross-program and program-specific testing needs and issues to ensure risk mitigation
• Identify opportunities to streamline work across PEO and its programs to drive efficiency and efficacy of testing program (e.g., unnecessary, or out-of-scope tasks, opportunities to streamline processes, areas to standardize and centralize, automation opportunities, service mapping and documentation on service request process)
• Collaborate with PEO programs to fully utilize testing services, and share how to engage with PEO services outside of T&E.
  
  

Oversee service coordination and collaboration with vendors and external programs.

• Manage relevant vendor- and contractor-supported tasks
• Review test documentation to ensure it meets program needs, compliance requirements and service deliver standards
• Participate in meetings with PEO, its programs, and the VA to oversee the joint test environment
  
  

Perform special projects and/or other duties as assigned or required.

Basic Job Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years professional experience in SDLC, 3 years leading test automation activities
• 2+ years professional experience leading testing services
• Manage development of new PMO test program
• Track and support event execution needs (e.g., test plan completion, strategy, etc.)
• Support cross-training activities to increase team's ability to surge to support test events
• Advanced Excel and IBM Jazz skills
• Familiarity with XML, HL7, SQL, FHR, and JIRA
• Experience with a less mature test org
• Experience in Public Sector is a plus, especially if already in possession of a DoD CAC
• Experience in Healthcare is a plus, especially in medical coding and informatics
• Must be a US citizen
  
  

Key Competencies

• Record of executing and enhancing testing across complex organizations
• Familiarity with or willingness to work in a less mature test environment that will evolve
• Strong knowledge of test automation tools and best practices
• Experience delivering in outcome and impact aligned environments and contracts in contrast to time and materials efforts
• Ability to collaborate and foster partnerships with Business and T&E colleagues
• Strong problem-solving and consensus-building skills, data-driven and analytical
• Ability to multi-task and contribute to many projects in various stages of development across multiple programs
• Excellent executive-level verbal and written communication skills; capable of tailoring messages in a clear, concise, unambiguous, engaging, and convincing manner
• Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through is a must; performs tasks with high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness
• Excellent organization and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, plan workflow, and take initiative
• Recognize and maintain highest levels of confidentiality
• Positive and professional image
• Ability to represent the Prime Contractor brand well to a variety of external audiences, including search firms and candidates
• Flexible, positive team player; outstanding customer service orientation
  
  

Ability to handle difficult situations with poise, tact and to maintain confidentiality at all times and exhibit good judgment

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Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status").