Test Lead

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Integration Office is seeking Test Lead to provide comprehensive testing and validation support for the deployment of the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution. The Test Lead and Engineers will ensure the EHRM system components and integrations meet all functional, clinical, and performance requirements, and are validated prior to deployment across the VA enterprise.

About iCallidus

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Description

Test Lead

Location: Metro DC, Kansas City MO, Remote

Contingent Upon Award

At iCallidus, we are innovators harnessing the power of creative thinkers to develop, execute, and manage groundbreaking IT solutions. Our multidisciplinary team excels in cybersecurity, digital modernization, transformation, and strategic management, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic tech landscape. We prioritize user-centric designs, building secure, scalable, and efficient systems tailored to meet specific business needs. Our commitment to cost-effective solutions enables clients to achieve more without significant cost escalations. With a robust portfolio of successful projects across various sectors and a proven track record, we consistently deliver high-quality results, helping organizations enhance performance and security while embracing the future of technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and enhance all testing and validation activities required for successful deployment of the EHRM system.
• Review and expand the Joint Master Test Plan (JMTP), including testing strategies, roles/responsibilities, test scope, schedules, and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure clinical workflows and use cases are thoroughly validated, incorporating clinical end-user input to confirm safe and effective patient care support.
• Develop, review, and execute test cases/scripts that trace to documented requirements, covering system, integration, functional, non-functional, regression, user acceptance (UAT), and performance testing.
• Facilitate UAT with VA end-users; document and track results and defects; provide formal deployment readiness recommendations.
• Conduct device and system compatibility testing, including end-user devices, networks, and legacy systems.
• Validate site-specific data migrations and EHRM interoperability with external systems.
• Implement and maintain automated testing tools and defect tracking systems; prioritize and track issues to closure.
• Provide regular test execution reports, defect logs, and resolution summaries.
• Utilize and maintain a comprehensive Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders on testing lifecycle activities and ensure compliance with clinical and operational objectives.

Key Deliverables:

• A comprehensive Implementation Plan, including both initial and updated versions, outlining the strategy and timeline for deployment.
• A Gap Analysis Report identifying non-Oracle implementation activities and areas requiring attention.
• Site-specific readiness assessments and tracking tools to monitor preparedness across locations.
• Go/No-Go readiness checklists to support decision-making at key implementation milestones.
• Documentation of implementation metrics and lessons learned to inform continuous improvement and future deployments.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred for lead roles).
• Minimum of 5 years (Test Engineers) or 8 (Test Lead) of software/system testing experience, preferably in federal healthcare IT systems.
• Experience with EHR systems (Oracle Health/Cerner preferred), clinical workflows, and enterprise health data.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing test cases and using testing tools (e.g., LoadRunner, SoapUI, JIRA, Selenium).
• Familiarity with federal standards (HIPAA, NIST, FIPS) and VA security/privacy requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Experience with automated testing implementation and maintenance.
• Prior experience supporting testing in federal programs or VA/DoD healthcare environments.
• Certifications in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) or Agile development.

Clearance Requirement:

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Tier 2 Moderate Risk (MBI) clearance.

Benefits:

Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(K), Short Term Disability, Standard Basic Life Insurance.

EEO Statement

iCallidus is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate because of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

Salary

$110,000 - $149,500 per year