QA & Testing Management — Lead

About the Role

CGI Federal is seeking a QA & Testing Management — Lead to manage and lead a multi-program Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) operation on a complex federal IT managed services engagement. This is a hands-on management role responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the activities of testing and quality control systems across a high-volume, multi-program test environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain testing and quality control systems across functional, integration, smoke, regression, system integration, and performance testing, executed in both Agile and waterfall delivery cadences.
• Oversee the development and implementation of standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating software products delivered by vendors.
• Develop quality standards, oversee software test plan development and execution, and review/approve test plans, cases, and scripts.
• Manage defect identification, tracking, reporting, and corrective action recommendations.
• Lead test automation expansion initiatives, including tool selection and automation rate improvement.
• Oversee IV&V of vendor-delivered artifacts, ensuring independence, documentation, and timely reporting.
• Manage test data management (TDM) processes, including handling anonymized sensitive data and ensuring PHI compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of experience in software quality assurance and testing, with DT&E or IV&V team management in federal IT environments.
• Experience developing and implementing testing standards across multi-program environments.
• Proficiency with test management platforms (Jira with Zephyr, HP ALM, or equivalent).
• Experience leading test automation initiatives and managing IV&V activities.
• Ability to apply risk-based test prioritization and manage QA/test engineering personnel.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing TDM processes with anonymized sensitive data, including structured clinical data sets.
• Familiarity with HIPAA privacy requirements and PHI handling.
• Experience with UFT, UI Path, or equivalent automation platforms in federal IT DT&E.
• Experience managing performance testing, including degraded/disconnected network scenarios.
• Familiarity with SDLCNext, Jira, Zephyr, and related enterprise tooling.
• Experience managing testing in Agile and waterfall methodologies within the same program.
• Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) or equivalent.
• ISTQB Certified Test Manager or equivalent.
• Experience in DoD or federal health IT environments.

Location

This position is located in Chantilly, VA, and Fairfax, VA. No remote options are available.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $81,600.00 - $180,700.00.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching 401(k) and share purchase plan contributions
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and well-being programs