Testing Manager in Fairfax, Virginia at Nationwide IT Services

Testing Manager

Clearance: Secret Clearance
Certifications:

• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification, Category IAT Level II.

Position Summary
Nationwide IT Services, NIS, is seeking a Testing Manager to supervise test specialists and lead complex test programs for a potential opportunity. This role translates program requirements into testable objectives, develops test strategies and executable plans, and assesses system performance against stated requirements. The manager coordinates with diverse organizations and client representatives, analyzes test results, and provides clear findings and recommendations across all task areas. This is a full-time, fully remote opportunity supporting a federal customer.
Key Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of test specialists and manage complex test programs.
• Translate complex program requirements into testable objectives and independently assess system performance against those requirements.
• Develop the overall test strategy, including objectives, methodologies, analysis approaches, and schedules.
• Analyze and recommend test cycles, test plans, safety reviews, and detailed test objectives.
• Apply test discipline and complex methodologies to design and execute a thorough test program, accounting for limitations and restrictions.
• Work effectively with diverse organizations and stakeholders to coordinate and execute testing activities.
• Lead analysis of test output data, communicate with the client, and present clear results and recommendations.
• Apply knowledge of commercial test environments and operating procedures throughout test planning and execution.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise test specialists and manage complex, state-of-the-art test programs.
• Experience translating requirements into testable objectives and developing test strategies, cycles, plans, methodologies, analyses, and schedules.
• Ability to assess system performance independently, analyze test data, and communicate findings and recommendations to clients.
• Detailed familiarity with commercial test environments and operating procedures.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse organizations and apply test methodologies within program constraints.
• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.

About Nationwide IT Services
NIS is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and an IT and management consulting company. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.
 
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement, along with Pet Insurance.

Salary range: $110,000 to $145,000 annually
The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions.