Job description
Koniag Government Services is hiring experienced CODIS Senior Test Engineer to support KGS and our government customer. Provide support at the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, VA, and at designated locations within the Washington DC Metro area, including the development contractor’s location (currently Stafford, VA) and the operations contractor location (currently Stafford, VA).
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
CODIS System SME:
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
CODIS System SME:
- Working with a verification and validation (V&V) team of software testers for this project.
- Working with the CODIS Software Development Team for system functionality, logic, and clarification.
- Conduct Government Acceptance Testing (GAT) and to support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), as appropriate.
- The position(s) will be responsible for learning and testing a complex, multi-tiered, software application.
- Attempt to reproduce defects reported by end users.
- Work experience beyond basic test procedure/script execution is essential; ability to implement likely end-user interactions and system testing examinations/experimentation based upon program functionality and expected functionality.
- All software testing will be performed manually and on-site. Alternative work schedules and telework will be permitted on a case by case basis.
- Automated testing in GAT is not being utilized at this time, but software tester automated testing experience is a plus as automated testing will eventually be used in GAT.
- Develop innovative processes, procedures, and techniques to challenge the functionality of the software.
- Ensure that the developed software is fully functional and ready for end-user interface and operations.
- Directly supports the CODIS PM.
- Conduct and support GAT on delivered software builds Support UAT Create, define, and explain solutions to problems encountered during the GAT process.
- Be willing to accept responsibility and accountability as it is delegated by the PM and or COR throughout the GAT process.
Other duties for this position are as follows:
- Additional duty/responsibility, serve as the task lead to liaison with the COR and the Tester PM
- Works with Development Team to understand requirements and report possible conflicts and resolutions.
- Identifies system anomalies and diagnoses possible causes.
- Review and provide feedback on contract (operations, maintenance, and development) document deliverables
Requirements:
Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Must possess five (5) years of experience as a software test engineer on complex multi-tiered software such as CODIS to include the following:
- Creation of formal software test procedures/scripts
- Development of test data to be used in formal software test procedures/scripts
- Peer review of software test scripts
- Manual execution of formal software test scripts
- Documentation of testing results
- Identification and reporting of software bugs
- An alternative to the five (5) years of experience can be experience as a software test engineer on complex multi-tiered software such as CODIS.
- Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance
- Must be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Must display ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing; specifically, be able to convey complex coding and system interface challenges in plain English and in a way that a non-testing expert can understand.
- Demonstrate ability to be a problem solver.
- Demonstrate the ability to be a team player with all CODIS staff and current and future CODIS contactors.
- Demonstrated ability to develop test plans and procedures and develop innovative ways to test software and end-user interfaces.
- Demonstrated experience supporting testing scenarios of system functionality.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Possess an IT bachelor’s degree.
- Recent (within the last three years) work experience on a project designated as Agile; specifically, being experienced with agile project management approaches within federally contracted efforts.
- Recent (within the last three years) work in Government Acceptance Testing (GAT).
- Recent (within the last three years) work experience using Microsoft Test Manager.
- Recent (within the last three years) work experience using Microsoft Team Foundation Server
- Recent (within the last three years) work experience using Microsoft Access.
- Recent (within the last three years) work experience with VMware or similar software application.
- Recent (within the last three years) work experience with automated testing.
- Experience with systems engineering as it relates to set up and maintenance of testing environments
- Ability to use tools in establishing automated testing scenarios.
- Ability to function and perform duties in a team environment.
- Ability to meet project defined or designated deadlines.
- Willingness to partake in annual travel (Continental US), 1-week per year.
- Directly supports the CODIS PM.
- Conduct and support GAT on delivered software builds Support UAT Create, define, and explain solutions to problems encountered during the GAT process.
- Be willing to accept responsibility and accountability as it is delegated by the PM and or COR throughout the GAT process.
Working Environment & Conditions
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The work load may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or to apply to a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
About our Company
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com
Our Equal Opportunity Policy: EOE Minorities/Female/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The work load may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or to apply to a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
About our Company
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com
Our Equal Opportunity Policy: EOE Minorities/Female/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
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