UAT Manager / UAT Test Lead (Contract) - Only H1B Transfers and All other Visas

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Analyst in Richland, WA. Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense. This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA, and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. The Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD). The SQA Analyst will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a software quality assurance (SQA) program that is in compliance with contractual standards to include NQA-1, DOE QSM, ISO 17025, ISO/IEEE, etc. requirements and other relevant regulatory drivers. The successful candidate for this position will: Have the ability to work both independently and with a team Have excellent verbal and written communication skills Responsibilities: Under minimal supervision: Develop and maintain a SQA program that is in compliance with NQA-1, DOE QSM, ISO 17025, ISO/IEEE, etc. Maintain and enhance SQA templates to meet contractual standards and business needs Author, change, and update Navarro-ATL SQA procedures Assist Navarro-ATL personnel with generating SQA documentation destined for applications/spreadsheets and HISI registration Represent Navarro-ATL on various software-related boards Author, review, edit, and complete final approval of Navarro-ATL SQA records Monitor and maintain the validation status of all software Address and resolve open corrective actions related to SQA Report metrics, trends, potential issues, and improvement initiatives to management on the SQA program Identify and implement initiatives for continuous improvement of the SQA system Ensure software that is designed, changed, or purchased by Navarro-ATL meets NQA-1 requirements and other relevant regulatory standards Ensure all SQA records are well organized, clear, and able to withstand audits both externally and internally Have sufficient knowledge on the SQA procedures and records that support product design, validation, and operation throughout the software lifecycle in order to be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) during audits Ensure (retroactively) all current software records have complete life cycle and requirements traceability records Obtain all required internal qualifications Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Science, or related field and 7 years of experience working in software quality assurance under NQA-1 requirements (related experience may be substituted), or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with ISO Quality System requirements Prior experience working in an analytical laboratory environment Prior experience with laboratory management information systems (LIMS) Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required. Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status or any classification protected by applicable state or local law. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled Compensation: Grade 18: $106,663 - $134,588 In accordance with the Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc (Navarro) salary determination process, Navarro takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities and the candidate’s education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Benefits Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; vacation/sick/holiday pay*. *Based on eligibility rules

Launch Your IT Career with Northstar Technologies At Northstar Technologies, we don’t just hire talent—we develop it. We’re looking for motivated problem-solvers who want to learn, grow, and build lasting careers in IT. If you bring curiosity, initiative, and the drive to take on challenges, we’ll provide the tools, training, and mentorship to help you succeed! Why Choose Northstar? We believe the best way to grow our company is to grow our people. That’s why every person starts with our hands-on, 3-month remote training program, designed to fast-track your skills with the guidance of team and access to enterprise-level equipment. What We Offer • Accelerated Learning:– In as little as 3 months (or faster, based on your pace). • Mentorship:Learn directly from experienced engineers committed to your growth. • Cutting Edge Tech: Train on modern, enterprise-grade infrastructure.. • Career Growth: Start at $22/hr with a clear path to raises and advancement. • Exciting Travel Opportunities : Gain valuable nationwide project experience, expand your professional network, and build skills in diverse environments. Work, travel, and explore! With 100% travel required, you’ll experience new cities and opportunities while your housing and relocation are fully covered. Comprehensive Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Paid PTO/Holidays. Who We’re Looking For Ideal candidates bring: • Problem-solving skills: You tackle challenges directly and seek new solutions. • A Willingness to Learn: You’re adaptable and eager to gain new skills. • A Team-Oriented Mindset: You value collaboration and open communication. • Attention to Detail: You’re organized and thorough. • Practical Thinking: You approach problems with an open mind and resourcefulness. Requirements: • Ability to pass a comprehensive background check (including criminal history) and drug screen. • 100% travel and relocation required (company provides housing and relocation support). • Flexibility to live and work in project cities for extended periods. • Authorization to work in the U.S. Ready to Move Forward? Send your resume to info@northstar-tek.com and start your journey with Northstar Technologies. We help businesses transform through technology, providing secure, agile, and cloud-ready IT infrastructure solutions. Our services range from strategy and consulting to design, implementation, and support.

JD Job Summary We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Medical Device Software Verification Tester to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for verifying software used in our medical devices and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality requirements. This role involves designing, implementing, and executing test plans and procedures to identify and document software defects. Key Responsibilities • Test Planning and Design • Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on software requirements and design specifications. • Ensure test plans cover all functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, reliability, and security. Test Execution • Execute manual and automated tests to identify software application defects. • Conduct regression testing to ensure existing functionalities remain unaffected by new changes. • Perform exploratory testing to uncover potential issues not identified by formal test cases. Documentation and Reporting • Document test results, including detailed descriptions of defects and steps to reproduce them. • Generate and maintain test reports, defect logs, and other documentation required for regulatory compliance. • Communicate test outcomes and defect status to development teams and management. Collaboration • Work closely with software developers, and systems engineers, to understand software requirements and functionality. • Compliance and Standards • Ensure testing activities comply with relevant regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304). • Stay updated with industry best practices and evolving regulatory requirements for medical device software. Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. Experience • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in software testing, preferably in the medical device industry. • Experience with testing tools and frameworks (e.g., ClearQuest, Jama). • Familiarity with regulatory standards and guidelines for medical devices (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 62304). Skills and Competencies • Strong understanding of software development and testing methodologies. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. • Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Java) for test automation.

SUMMARY: Provides technical support to the university community. Resolves moderately complex technical problems (tier 1 and some tier 2), and may provide functional direction to student employees, as needed. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide phone support in the Help Desk call center. Analyze computer problems; gather customer specific needs; process workflow with clear explanation of problems and resolution. Create workflow / call tickets for phone support, walk in traffic, and emails to the Help Desk. Support live chat communications. As needed, direct workflow / service requests to proper technicians or other departments within Information Services with agreed service levels Provide support for the walk up Help Desk; assist with computer service issues and provide support for mobile devices Committee assignments as assigned Other tasks as assigned WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Lift and carry computer equipment, including CPUs, monitors, small printers, scanners, and other peripherals QUALIFICATIONS: Microsoft Office Software Suite previous experience Hardware support for dual core computers and newer Operating System previous experience Familiarity desired with both PC and Mac platforms for hardware and software Ability to work directly, face to face, or over the phone, with customer Ability to analyze moderately complex computer problems Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Strong organizational skills EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Customer Service-related experience preferred High School Diploma required Some college or professional technology education desired WORK HOURS: Full-Time; Non-Exempt position Monday-Friday 10:30AM-7:30PM, but may work a varied schedule, including adjusted shifts as needed. Weekend work during back-to-school period, and rotating weekends (Saturday/Sunday 10:00AM-4:00PM) SALARY STRUCTURE: Pay Grade 5 (Hiring Range $19.72 to $26.13 per hour)

Under broad supervision, the QA Tester/Analyst will drive the overall QA planning/tracking and reporting for project(s), as well as execution of test lifecycle deliverables per standard methodology and procedures to ensure successful Test Strategy/plan implementation for the Georgia Dept. of Transportation (GDOT). While the intent may be a long-term tenure, this position is subject to annual budget restrictions. The initial contract is through the end of this fiscal year and is anticipated to be renewed July 1st.  Duties/Responsibilities: • Experience in testing Custom applications. • Experience in testing GIS components. • Actively interact with various teams. • Create and document test plans, Test Scenarios, test cases , execute tests, analyze results, and report problems and anomalies, all via the                lens of business end users • Operate in Agile approach to support testing needs. • Ensure Testcases are properly formulated, follow QA standards to ensure metrics are working. • Work closely and collaboratively with business partners, PMO and Vendor technical delivery teams to understand business requirements • Ensure software testing is done on-time and as planned and notify management about bottlenecks and other issues and risks • Assist Business subject matter experts and business analysts in the development of UAT test scenarios leveraging test cases • Participate in defect triage meetings and demos • Report weekly status to Quality Assurance Testing Lead Candidate Pay Range: $39.92- 43.00 per hr.  Visa: Permanent Resident (aka Green Card) or US Citizen preferred Local Only - Hybrid Work Schedule     Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or similar      General Experience: • At least Three (3) years of experience with testing in software development projects. • Experience in mid-scale or large-scale system development projects (including using test automation, test strategy, developing and executing            test scripts and test plans) • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks. • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Able to review and analyze system specifications (e.g. System Requirements, Business Requirements, Design Documents, etc.) • Able to perform manual testing and/or automated testing using the supported tools. • Identify missing testcases, create new test cases and modify existing testcase for more completed accurate and efficient Test Coverage. • Experience in documenting Requirement Traceability Matrices (RTM) and confirming applications are ready for UAT • Experience in documenting Test Cases,  Test Results • Ability to prepare sample data for testing. • Skills in System testing, parallel/comparative testing, QA testing, performance and load testing, regression testing, security testing, business              continuity/disaster recovery testing, post-go-live testing/validation • Experience with mobile device testing is a plus. • Analytical mind and skills in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and issue isolation • Able to work with cross-functional teams to validate product quality throughout the development life cycle • Experience with GitHub, ServiceNow, TFS, JIRA   Specialized Experience: • Experience in STLC concepts and best practices. • Experience in running tests for application functions. • Experience with SDLC and agile methodologies. • Familiarity with defect management tools (TFS / JIRA) • Preferred to have experience with public sector.    Preferred training or software testing certifications such as: • International Software Testing Qualifications Board • Certified Test Engineer (CSTE) • Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST)  

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of Enrollment and Student CRM Systems, the Systems Administration and User Support Specialist play a key role in advancing the effective use and ongoing evolution of the University's Technolutions Slate CRM platform across multiple databases. The specialist serves as both a frontline resource and a subject matter expert for Slate users across campus, guiding adoption through training, documentation, and collaborative problem-solving. In addition to supporting end users, the specialist develops and maintains core CRM functionality (including forms, events, and communication tools), contributes to the design and enhancement of data structures, workflows, applications, portals, integrations, and related components, and ensures data integrity through auditing and resolution efforts. The specialist also partners on cross-functional projects to optimize CRM capabilities for institutional goals, manages testing and quality assurance processes, and oversees team and project productivity practices to support effective collaboration and alignment across university priorities. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: System Configuration, Development, and Customization (40%) Develop communication campaigns, forms, and events/templates in support of core processes and workflows for units across campus. Support and monitor constituency usage of communication, form, and event tools. Customize the CRM configuration in Slate to meet the unique needs of different offices/departments. Assist in development of Slate data structures, workflows, applications, automations, portals, and related infrastructure to support operational requirements and streamline processes for offices across campus. Build and configure application and form processes in Slate (including infrastructure for supporting materials, recommendations/references, checklists, and other processing needs). Build complex, multi-stage workflows to streamline and automate business processes; assist in implementation of appropriate permission settings and access controls, ensuring data security and maintaining compliance. Create and maintain portals for student, staff, and faculty end users, providing secure and personalized access to relevant information, forms, and applications. Stay up to date with industry best practices and technological advancements, exploring opportunities to leverage new features and functionalities of the Slate system. User Training and Support (30%) Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, workflows, and user guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and support users. Develop and deliver training programs and materials to educate users on optimized system usage, new features, and best practices. Develop and implement innovative solutions for managing, maintaining, and sharing documentation, training, and instruction materials; conceptualize, design, and/or develop tools and applications to provide robust and user-friendly support resources. Troubleshoot and diagnose user-reported problems, identify and implement solutions, and triage problems to other ESCRMS process owners or Technolutions support as necessary; guide power users in understanding and troubleshooting problems independently. Develop and manage user assistance processes and tools, ensuring rapid and optimal resolution of requests for assistance while optimizing ESCRMS team bandwidth; manage productivity tools (e.g. Airtable, Slack) for use by Slate constituents across campus. Serve as a subject matter expert in Slate administration; develop, train, and guide Slate users across campus; support individual offices in their day-to-day adoption of Slate functionality. System Administration and Maintenance (20%) Develop tools and practices for auditing data in Slate to maintain data integrity. Develop tools for monitoring user adherence to system requirements and best practices, and for automating alert and mitigation notifications. Investigate and resolve system issues, including errors for imports/exports and integrations between systems, and data discrepancies. Assist Slate users with matching and duplication issues in data imports. Assist in design and implementation of system integrations, developing import/export processes in Slate and ensuring seamless and secure data flow between Slate and other applications. ESCRMS Team Management and Process/Tool Development (10%) Continuously evaluate existing team processes and identify areas for improvement. Develop and implement innovative solutions to enhance team productivity and efficiency; manage team productivity tools and practices (e.g. Airtable, Slack). Conceptualize, design, and build tools and applications to support the team's operations; utilize technical skills to create solutions that optimize team performance and decision-making processes; stay up to date with technological advancements and suggest relevant tools to enhance team collaboration. Prepare requests for operating budget; reconcile expenditures, process financial transactions and audit monthly budget reports. CONTACTS: Frequent interaction with Slate users, program managers, and stakeholders across campus. Occasional collaboration with Enterprise Applications (IS), campus data stewards, VP for Enrollment Management, VP for Planning and Policy, University Communications, and Technolutions staff. Occasional contact with vendors providing consulting or development services. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Majority of work is completed at two-monitor workstation and requires one to work from computer full-time. Remote work may be considered. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, skills & ability: Advanced knowledge of relational database (CRM) configuration and management. Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems. Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to audit data, map processes, and organize/synthesize information from disparate sources. Demonstrated ability to balance multiple projects and tasks and to adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Demonstrated ability to learn new systems, procedures, and processes quickly and independently. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with Slate users and teams across campus. Demonstrated ability to create system/process documentation, develop training materials/plans, and train users. Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products. Knowledge of student information systems (SIS) preferred. Thorough understanding of FERPA and compliance; demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential information. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree required. Prior higher education experience preferred. 3-5 years of experience working in CRM/relational database systems required. Experience in reporting, UX/UI design, and/or web development preferred. WORK HOURS: Full-time; Non-exempt Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00pm PAY STRUCTURE: Pay Grade 6 (Hiring range $47,154 to $62,483 annually)