Quality Assurance Lead (Remote Eligible)

Position Description

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience the financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance

We seek an energetic and highly motivated Quality Assurance Lead, to establish standards and practices that consistently deliver quality data solutions to our clients. This role requires deep industry knowledge of quality assurance, testing, and evaluation principles and practices to implement a best-in-class quality assurance and testing programs within the Health Solutions Insights (HSI) team. The ideal candidate will own and implement the data quality management plans at a program level and across projects. They are required to collaborate with technical and non-technical staff to deliver high-quality software systems and data products. Success in this position requires a high degree of technical aptitude for software development, data testing, synthetic data generation, and automated testing within an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and devise QA plans and test cases on projects while collaborating with technical and non-technical project staff
• Lead the implementation of quality management policies, best practices, and processes on projects
• Manage end-to-end quality assurance activities on projects
• Collaborate with data architects, data SMEs, technical and non-technical project staff to create and manage test data for use on projects
• Manage the process to execute test cases (manual or automated) and determine remediation steps based on the outcome
• Establish principles, best practices, and procedures for quality management policies within HSI
• Establish industry standard methodologies of synthetic data generation and automated data testing
• Coordinate with development teams with defect reporting and resolution
• Coordinate with development team to automate test cases
• Utilize tools like Jira to manage testing activities, defect tracking, testing reports etc. on projects
• Prepare regular reports on test progress
• Understand and provide constructive feedback on requirements from the testing and test automation perspective
• Provide guidance and thought leadership to HSI leadership, project leadership and project technical leadership to implement quality assurance principles and standards
• Provide approach, staffing, and budgeting guidance for proposals and projects
  
  

Requirements

Position Requirements:

• At least 10 years of QA experience, with at least 5+ years in a Lead QA role, preferably in health analytics
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or similar field.
• A combination of equivalent education an work experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
• Experience implementing end–to-end testing for enterprise data platforms, data analysis, and visualization solutions including BI platforms
• Experience working with Agile and iterative development methodologies
• Knowledge of the system development life cycle (SDLC) including coding standards and reviews, version control, and testing
• Proficiency with automation frameworks and tools for test automation
  
  

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $100,000- $145,000. This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance. To apply, please submit a cover letter (optional), resume, and salary expectations.

Staff in our Health or Human Services units will eventually work with some of our largest clients, including the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) and other agencies. Most staff working on these contracts will be required to complete a successful background investigation including the Questionnaire for Public Trust Position SF-85 (https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf85p.pdf). Staff that are unable to successfully undergo the background investigation will need to be able to obtain work outside these contracts. Staff will work with their supervisor to get re-staffed, however if they are unable to do so it may result in employment termination due to lack of work.

STAFFING AGENCIES AND THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS: Mathematica is not accepting candidates for this role or any technical role from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Please do not contact technical or senior staff at Mathematica or share unsolicited resumes. All agency inquiries go through the talent acquisition team and will be routed accordingly.

Available Locations: Washington, DC; Princeton, NJ; Remote

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Any offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo security clearance as a condition of working on the project. If you are assigned to such a project, you will be required to obtain the requisite security clearance. Additionally, if you participate in/complete the application process and are denied, Mathematica may choose to terminate your employment.

Although Mathematica does not require vaccination from COVID-19 as a condition of employment, various projects or agencies may require documentation of vaccination (or an approved exception/accommodation).

We take pride in our employees and in their commitment to excellence. We encourage staff to collaborate in developing creative solutions to difficult problems and to share the responsibility and enjoyment of carrying out complex projects. This collegial spirit has helped us earn our reputation for innovative and high quality work.

One of Mathematica’s core values is a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our work is more robust because it is informed by a variety of diverse perspectives, and our mission to improve societal well-being is strengthened by a greater understanding of issues and challenges facing the populations we serve. Mathematica’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion is woven into our everyday actions, policies, and practices—including decisions regarding recruitment, training, compensation, and promotion. We are dedicated to maintaining a work environment in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity.