Testing Strategy Manager

Peraton

. Develop and implement a holistic testing strategy aligned with Agile/DevOps methodologies and prioritizing automation across all testing phases .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $104,000 - $166,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in developing and implementing test automation strategies within Agile/DevOps environments, ensuring quality outcomes across complex systems. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in testing practices.

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Test Automation ExpertiseAgile/DevOps MethodologiesTeam ManagementAutomated Testing ToolsMainframe Testing Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Software TestingAutomationTechnical AnalysisBusiness AnalysisTest PlanningTest Case DevelopmentQuality MetricsRisk IdentificationDefect AnalysisProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsRelationship BuildingAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

TestRailOpen Text UFTMS SchedulerWFTP Script Editor/DebuggerConfluenceJira

Industry Keywords

Healthcare SystemsCMS Contract ExperienceFederal Government Contract ExperienceHealth Insurance ExperiencePublic Trust Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement a holistic testing strategy aligned with Agile/DevOps methodologies and prioritizing automation across all testing phases
Create, maintain, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test schedules across hardware and software platforms
Define and communicate requirements for test environments, test data, and test cycles with Infrastructure/Data Center teams
Ensure adequate testing coverage before production releases
Support production checkout planning through risk identification and mitigation
Lead, mentor, and coach 10–15 technical and business analyst resources
Monitor performance and conduct annual evaluations
Provide technical leadership to Testing Engineers
Promote collaboration, growth, and quality-minded thinking
Develop and champion test automation and test data automation strategies
Implement and refine processes and procedures to improve efficiency, productivity, and reduce redundancy
Establish and measure quality metrics for process adoption and continuous improvement
Identify and communicate testing-strategy risks and business impacts
Analyze defects, support triage, drive resolution, and determine technical and business impacts
Participate in design reviews, requirement walk-throughs, quality assessments, and post-release reviews
Administer the problem management process and monitor and report on problem resolution
Align testing strategy with system roadmaps, transformation efforts, and software development priorities
Collaborate with Release PMs, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Technical Leads on implementation planning and issue resolution
Participate in requirements and user-story reviews to ensure clarity, feasibility, and testability
Recommend tools, technologies, and testing practices to improve efficiency and quality outcomes
Help shape Quality Assurance policies, goals, and objectives with QA leadership
Advance Agile testing practices, test automation, and quality outcomes across three complex mainframe-based healthcare systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of combined experience in software testing, automation, technical analysis, and business analysis
5+ years managing teams of 10+ resources
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Experience developing use cases, process flows, and related documentation
Expertise in automated testing practices and tools, including TestRail, Open Text UFT, MS Scheduler, and WFTP Script Editor/Debugger
Experience working in Agile environments
Experience with Confluence and Jira
Strong relationship-building abilities across QA, business, and technical teams
Excellent analytical, diagnostic, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities
Knowledge of mainframe testing and automated testing
Demonstrated success implementing test automation within Agile/DevOps environments
Ability to translate between business and technical concepts
Ability to work independently or within distributed teams
Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and influence teams toward common goals
CMS contract experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
Knowledge or experience testing within mid-tier and cloud environments desired
Knowledge of AI testing tools and methodologies desired
Prior CMS or Federal Government contract experience desired
Prior health insurance experience desired
Public Trust clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company-paid holidays
Potential overtime eligibility
Potential shift differential
Discretionary bonus eligibility