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Cognosante PMO Testing SME in United States
Security Clearance required:
Able to obtain Public Trust
Do you want to make a difference?
Cognosante employees are passionate about improving people’s lives. With an innovative mindset and an unwavering commitment to those we serve, we partner with healthcare, civilian and defense agencies to deliver exceptional public services and programs. Our multi-faceted technology and customer experience (CX) solutions achieve program outcomes, solve critical challenges and create meaningful change. Whether we are helping Veterans access healthcare faster, ensuring that members of the military complete their missions safely, or helping people obtain health insurance, our work touches millions of people. Are you ready to make a difference?
Come Join Our Team
Cognosante is seeking to fill a Testing SME role in support of the Joint Program Management Office (JPMO)for the Department of Homeland Security. The financial systems modernization (FSM) Joint Program Management Office (JPMO) was established to manage, from a portfolio perspective, all FSM programs across DHS. The FMS JPMO is responsible for governance and successful execution, maintenance scheduling, and risk management for all DHS FSM programs and projects. FSM JPMO functions include information technology (IT) management, business transformation, portfolio management, acquisition and program management, and financial management.
What is the position?
Testing SME will be part of the JPMO EIS team and support the ITMB Branch Chief and other federal staff to oversee the T&E (Test and Evaluation) integrated project team (IPT) for the TRIO sustainment and the upcoming FEMA and Cube implementations. The Testing SME will provide oversight on the testing efforts conducted by the system integrator team, and validate the test plans, test execution reports, and test results.
What will I get to do?
Provide oversight on the test planning, test execution, and test results.
Advise the federal lead on potential risks and issues related to the test cycles.
Provide support for Test Readiness and Production Readiness Reviews.
In coordination with federal staff, create check lists that that feed Readiness Review briefs.
Create Readiness Review briefs.
What qualifications do I need?
US Citizen able to pass a government level background check and obtain a DHS Public Trust.
10 years’ experience in a Testing Lead role.
Understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
Knowledge of using the IBM Rational ELM Test suite and traceability between Test scripts, Test runs, and requirements.
Experience with hands-on test management experience in large federal software projects, preferably with Oracle Financials / SAP financial systems.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of using Microsoft office products such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Projects.
Knowledge or expertise with Test automation tools.
What We Offer
Our mission is to provide comprehensive and competitive pay, benefits, services, and programs to eligible employees and their dependents that:
Ensure optimal health and productivity of our employees
Support employee retention and attraction
Provide work/life balance to ensure our employees succeed inside and outside of the office
Compensation
$133,913.69 - $214,261.91
The pay range for this job is determined by various factors, including but not necessarily limited to location, responsibilities of the job, and alignment with market data. When determining a salary for this role, the following factors may be taken into consideration - contract-specific affordability, education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience. The estimate displayed represents the salary range for this position and is just one component of Cognosante’s total compensation package for employees. It is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.
Cognosante will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position.
What We Promise
Cognosante employees are inspired by our bold mission to improve lives. To achieve this mission, we put our people first. No matter where they're located around the nation, our innovative workplaces enable individuals to apply their skills and experience to work toward a greater good.
We foster a winning culture of solution creators built on innovation, collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance. And we invest in the next generation of diverse talent to foster an inclusive, progressive, adaptable workplace that prioritizes advancement for all. As an affirmative action employer, we are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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At Cognosante, we innovate with purpose. Each day, we create meaningful change by delivering mission-driven solutions for healthcare, civilian, and defense government agencies. When you work at Cognosante, you’ll apply your talents and grow your career with an organization that believes in the missions of our customers – and the right every employee has to an inclusive, flexible, and collaborative workplace. Work with us, and you’ll be challenged and supported—and have the platform to elevate your career to wherever your professional aspirations lead.
Get to know Cognosante employees
We’re driven by our customers’ missions, and measure success by how we improve lives.
We believe innovative solutions start with an innovative culture.
We believe customer understanding is the key to creating innovative solutions.
We know we are stronger together, and we value the diversity of our people.
We believe growth should be a core job benefit.
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