Req ID: 32455

Summary

Test and Release Manager

Fort Belvoir, VA

At Cyberstar, we aim to analyze and boost human and business performance through the implementation of business process redesign and information technology (IT) modernization to include data analytics and cloud computing.

We offer an alternate solution to improving the quality and effectiveness of business operations. In an ever-changing economy, Cyberstar helps companies better read and understand their market data through the synchronization of process innovation, human dynamics, analysis, and the integration of data technology capabilities, to ensure functional optimization in their business.

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

The Accessions Information Environment (AIE) is a software pathway defense business system used by recruiters to enlist Soldiers in the Army. AIE utilizes Agile software development and human-centered design processes throughout the DevSecOps CI/CD pipeline to deliver working software beginning with basic capabilities for early adopters who will provide feedback for future improvements to AIE user stories and features. The team from Chenega Cyberstar is responsible for providing program management support services to AIE’s software development efforts.

The Test and Release Manager supports the AIE Program Management Office (PMO) by providing adept expertise and oversight of the DevSecOps process focusing on testing and deploying quality software.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and guidance to a multi-skilled team of IT professionals who perform baseline integration support services, including risk management, maintenance of the deployed AIE production baseline (applications and infrastructure), product backlog, Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) process, and capability integration of new functionality acquired via other procurements.

• Understand automated testing processes (e.g., automated regression testing).

• Coordinate between AIE Technical Division and external Army test agencies to include Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) and the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) .

• Oversee testing activities, including preparation/validation of test cases and scenarios.

• Schedule and facilitate the release readiness reviews before deployment and milestone reviews after each release.

• Assist in planning project stages and assessing business implications for each stage.

• Monitor system integrator progress to ensure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.

• Coordinate the release schedule and resources required depending upon the third-party applications, defect backlogs, planned releases, and infrastructure updates.

• Assist with Go-Live activities to deploy software successfully.

• Assist the execution of Planning Interval events and other agile software development activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• MA/MS degree in Computer Science or BS with equivalent years of experience.

• 12+ years of work experience leading release and test activities in an Agile software development environment.

• Must be agile certified (SAFe Agilist (SA) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) is desired) or agree to complete training and obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

• Secret clearance required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Shall have proven interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

• Experience as a certified scrum master, certified product owner, release train engineer, or Agile coach (desired).

• Experience with XPath and Salesforce automated testing (desired).

• DevSecOps experience using GitLab (desired).

• Possess hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) (preferred).

• Hands-on experience with testing teams and familiarity with various testing approaches, tools, and best practices.

• Strong organizational, and time-management skills, able to convey information across multiple customers and corporate audiences.

How you’ll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.

Chenega MIOS’s culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

Corporate citizenship

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.

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Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team

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Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com

Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/

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